ITC Hotel The Kakatiya is presenting the launch of the book "Our Festivals Our Traditions", written by Anju Poddar, on 10th May, at Hyder Mahal, the banquet hall of the hotel. The book will be released by D Purandeswari, Minister of State for Human Resource Development, and the guest of honour will be B Ramalinga Raju, founder and CEO of Satyam Computers.

Anju Poddar, 55, holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from the University of Oklahoma. She has varied interests in textile & weaving, jewellery, contemporary modern art and counselling. At present, she is on the board of Maharishi Commerce Limited, Samay Books Limited, B P Properties Ltd. & The National Institute of Fashion Technology, Hyderabad Chapter. She is also Joint Secretary of the Craft Council, Hyderabad Chapter. She is a Delhiite married in Calcutta and now settled in Hyderabad.

Entry is strictly by invitations only. Please contact the venue at 2340-0132 for further details.