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=== Books  ===
=== Books  ===


# '''SAMM (Stories, Anecdotes, and Motivational Messages)<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Governor Punjab and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh Sh. V. P. Singh Badnore, virtually released three books titled; From the Pen of a Cop, SAMM and Let's Laugh & Laugh Hahaha- Authored by Retd. IPS officer (Punjab) Mr. P. Lal from Punjab Raj Bhawan |url=https://chandigarhtoday.org/?p=38167 |publisher=Chandigarh Today |language=en-US |publication-date=2 September 2020}}</ref><sup>,</sup><ref name=":1">{{Cite news |title=Review of the book 'From the Pen of a Cop' and other two books |url=https://m.tribuneindia.com/news/bookreviews/backflap-137169 |work=The Tribune |publication-date=6 September 2020}}</ref><sup>,</sup><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Post on X(formerly Twitter) by VP Singh Badnore, then Governor of Punjab for the release of three books " From the Pen of a Cop", " SAMM" and " Let's Laugh & Laugh Hahaha.... |url=https://x.com/vpsbadnore/status/1301124619600982022 |website=X (formerly Twitter) |publisher=VP Singh Badnore, then Governor of Punjab |publication-date=2 September 2020}}</ref>'''
# '''SAMM (Stories, Anecdotes, and Motivational Messages)<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Governor Punjab and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh Sh. V. P. Singh Badnore, virtually released three books titled; From the Pen of a Cop, SAMM and Let's Laugh & Laugh Hahaha- Authored by Retd. IPS officer (Punjab) Mr. P. Lal from Punjab Raj Bhawan |url=https://chandigarhtoday.org/?p=38167 |publisher=Chandigarh Today |language=en-US |publication-date=2 September 2020}}</ref><sup>,</sup><ref name=":1">{{Cite news |title=Review of the book 'From the Pen of a Cop' and other two books |url=https://m.tribuneindia.com/news/bookreviews/backflap-137169 |work=The Tribune |publication-date=6 September 2020}}</ref><sup>,</sup><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Post on X(formerly Twitter) by VP Singh Badnore, then Governor of Punjab for the release of three books " From the Pen of a Cop", " SAMM" and " Let's Laugh & Laugh Hahaha.... |url=https://x.com/vpsbadnore/status/1301124619600982022 |website=X (formerly Twitter) |publisher=VP Singh Badnore, then Governor of Punjab |publication-date=2 September 2020}}</ref><sup>,</sup>'''<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://www.amazon.in/Anecdotes-Motivational-Messages-administrator-Chandigarh/dp/8194698898 |title=SAMM(Stories, Anecdotes and Motivational Messages- culled and compiled by P.Lal |date=2020-01-01 |publisher=Mohindra Publishing House |isbn=978-81-946988-9-0 |language=English}}</ref>
#* Launched by [[V. P. Singh Badnore|V.P. Singh Badnore]], the then Governor of Punjab & Administrator of UT Chandigarh, on September 2, 2020. Foreword by [[K N Pathak|Dr. KN Pathak]], Former Vice-Chancellor, Panjab University, Chandigarh.
#* Launched by [[V. P. Singh Badnore|V.P. Singh Badnore]], the then Governor of Punjab & Administrator of UT Chandigarh, on September 2, 2020. Foreword by [[K N Pathak|Dr. KN Pathak]], Former Vice-Chancellor, Panjab University, Chandigarh.
# '''Let's Laugh & Laugh Hahaha...<ref name=":0" /><sup>,</sup><ref name=":1" /><sup>,</sup><ref name=":2" />'''
# '''Let's Laugh & Laugh Hahaha...<ref name=":0" /><sup>,</sup><ref name=":1" /><sup>,</sup><ref name=":2" /><sup>,</sup>'''<ref>{{Cite book |last=Lal |first=P. |url=https://www.amazon.in/Lets-Laugh-HaHaHa-Book-jokes/dp/8194698855 |title=Let's Laugh & Laugh HaHaHa (Book of jokes) - culled and compiled by P.Lal |last2=Bhatti |first2=Dr S. S. |date=2020-01-01 |publisher=Mohindra Publishing House |isbn=978-81-946988-5-2 |language=English}}</ref>
#* Launched by [[V. P. Singh Badnore|V.P. Singh Badnore]], the then Governor of Punjab & Administrator of UT Chandigarh, on September 2, 2020. Foreword by Dr. SS Bhatti, Former Principal, [[Chandigarh College of Architecture]].
#* Launched by [[V. P. Singh Badnore|V.P. Singh Badnore]], the then Governor of Punjab & Administrator of UT Chandigarh, on September 2, 2020. Foreword by Dr. SS Bhatti, Former Principal, [[Chandigarh College of Architecture]].
# '''From the Pen of a Cop<ref name=":0" /><sup>,</sup><ref name=":1" /><sup>,</sup><ref name=":2" />'''
# '''From the Pen of a Cop<ref name=":0" /><sup>,</sup><ref name=":1" /><sup>,</sup><ref name=":2" /><sup>,</sup>'''<ref>{{Cite book |last=Lal |first=P. |url=https://www.amazon.in/Foreword-Released-Governor-administrator-Chandigarh/dp/8194698804 |title=From the Pen of a Cop (Foreword by Ruskin Bond) by P. Lal. |last2=Bond |first2=Ruskin |date=2020-08-30 |publisher=Mohindra Publishing House |isbn=978-81-946988-0-7 |language=English}}</ref>
#* Launched by [[V. P. Singh Badnore|V.P. Singh Badnore]], the then Governor of Punjab & Administrator of UT Chandigarh, on September 2, 2020. Foreword by [[Ruskin Bond]], noted Indian writer.
#* Launched by [[V. P. Singh Badnore|V.P. Singh Badnore]], the then Governor of Punjab & Administrator of UT Chandigarh, on September 2, 2020. Foreword by [[Ruskin Bond]], noted Indian writer.
# '''Gift of Life<ref>{{Cite news |title=Release of the book 'Gift of Life' by Governor Punjab and Administrator UT Chandigarh |url=http://epaper.dailyworld.in/Details.aspx?id=92220&boxid=84307&uid=&dat=2021-10-31 |publisher=Daily World |publication-date=31 October 2021}}</ref><sup>,</sup><ref>{{Cite news |title=Book Review 'Gift of Life' |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/reviews/story/race-for-tomorrow-337927 |work=The Tribune |publication-date=14 November 2021}}</ref><sup>,</sup><ref>{{Cite news |title=Coverage of the book 'Gift of Life' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/book-launch-revel-in-the-gift-of-life-101642417958022.html |publisher=Hindustan Times |publication-date=31 October 2021}}</ref><sup>,</sup><ref>{{Cite news |title=Release of book ' Gift of Life' |url=http://www.uniindia.com/photoes/410053.html |publisher=United News of India}}</ref>'''
# '''Gift of Life<ref>{{Cite news |title=Release of the book 'Gift of Life' by Governor Punjab and Administrator UT Chandigarh |url=http://epaper.dailyworld.in/Details.aspx?id=92220&boxid=84307&uid=&dat=2021-10-31 |publisher=Daily World |publication-date=31 October 2021}}</ref><sup>,</sup><ref>{{Cite news |title=Book Review 'Gift of Life' |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/reviews/story/race-for-tomorrow-337927 |work=The Tribune |publication-date=14 November 2021}}</ref><sup>,</sup><ref>{{Cite news |title=Coverage of the book 'Gift of Life' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/book-launch-revel-in-the-gift-of-life-101642417958022.html |publisher=Hindustan Times |publication-date=31 October 2021}}</ref><sup>,</sup><ref>{{Cite news |title=Release of book ' Gift of Life' |url=http://www.uniindia.com/photoes/410053.html |publisher=United News of India}}</ref>'''

Revision as of 06:26, 15 June 2024

P. Lal
P. Lal an author and a writer
P. Lal an author and a writer
Born30 October 1946
Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
OccupationAuthor and Writer
EducationMaster of Science (Physics), Lucknow University

Bachelor of Science (Honours), Lucknow University

Bachelor of Science (Pass), Lucknow University
SpouseGeeta Lal
Children1
RelativesPurnima Lal (daughter)

P. Lal is an Indian author and a contributor of articles to newspapers. He has authored six books and contributed 120 articles to various newspapers, primarily writing 'middles' for editorial pages. He is also a retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Punjab cadre. His first article, "Bomb in a Basket," appeared in The Tribune on July 28, 1992. Since then, he has maintained his interest in writing and honed his skills.

Early life and family

P. Lal was born on October 30, 1946, in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. His father, Bishun Narain, was a gazetted officer in the Government of Uttar Pradesh. Lal received his education in Uttar Pradesh, mainly in Lucknow. He is married to Geeta Lal, and they have a daughter named Purnima Lal. They reside in Chandigarh, India.

Education and schooling

P. Lal earned a Master of Science (Physics) and a Bachelor of Science (Honours) from Lucknow University, Uttar Pradesh in 1966 and 1965, respectively. He was appointed as a Lecturer in the Physics Department of Lucknow University at the age of 20, where he taught graduate and postgraduate classes from 1966 to 1969 before joining the Indian Police Service.

Writing and literary

P. Lal has authored six books and contributed 120 articles, including 91 'middles,' to established and reputed newspapers such as The Tribune, Hindustan Times, and Daily World. His last three books—Gift of Life,[1] River Saraswati and the Aryans,[2] and Hindu, Hinduism and Hindutva-Bharat a Sanatana Rashtra[3]—form a trilogy that examines ideas from ancient Indian texts and modern science and technology. These books attempt to fuse, synthesize, and reconcile these ideas, prioritizing reason and rationality in case of conflict.

His opinion pieces cover a wide range of subjects, including the Indian Constitution, conflicts between the Central Bureau of Investigation and state police, terrorism, corruption in public services, and scientific perspectives on the concept of God. His 'middles' explore various aspects of human behavior, emotions, actions, and reactions.

All six books by P. Lal have been launched by the highest dignitaries of Indian states, including Governors. The forewords of these books have been written by eminent individuals, and the books have received wide publicity and public acclaim.

Books  

  1. SAMM (Stories, Anecdotes, and Motivational Messages)[4],[5],[6],[7]
    • Launched by V.P. Singh Badnore, the then Governor of Punjab & Administrator of UT Chandigarh, on September 2, 2020. Foreword by Dr. KN Pathak, Former Vice-Chancellor, Panjab University, Chandigarh.
  2. Let's Laugh & Laugh Hahaha...[4],[5],[6],[8]
  3. From the Pen of a Cop[4],[5],[6],[9]
    • Launched by V.P. Singh Badnore, the then Governor of Punjab & Administrator of UT Chandigarh, on September 2, 2020. Foreword by Ruskin Bond, noted Indian writer.
  4. Gift of Life[10],[11],[12],[13]
  5. 'River Saraswati and the Aryans[14],[15],[16]'
  6. Hindu, Hinduism and Hindutva: Bharat a Sanatana Rashtra[18],[19],[20],[21],[22],[23]

Opinion pieces

  • Daily Post: "The Will of the People," October 24, 2015.
  • The Tribune: "Punjab Must Prevent Terror from Spreading," November 21, 2018.
  • Daily World: "Crisis in the CBI"[24] December 17, 2018.
  • Daily World: "CBI and the Kolkata Police Confrontation"[25] February 13, 2019.

Media Appearances

P. Lal has been invited to participate in panel discussions on various TV channels, including MH1 News, News 18 Punjab, and Day & Night News, due to his extensive knowledge in security, policing, and law and order.

References

  1. ^ Gift of life by P.Lal. Mohindra Publishing house. 8 November 2021.
  2. ^ River Saraswati and the Aryans. Mohindra Publishing House. 16 January 2024.
  3. ^ HINDU, HINDUISM AND HINDUTVA -Bharat a Sanatana Rashtra. Mohindra Publishing House. 26 December 2023.
  4. ^ a b c "Governor Punjab and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh Sh. V. P. Singh Badnore, virtually released three books titled; From the Pen of a Cop, SAMM and Let's Laugh & Laugh Hahaha- Authored by Retd. IPS officer (Punjab) Mr. P. Lal from Punjab Raj Bhawan". Chandigarh Today. 2 September 2020.
  5. ^ a b c "Review of the book 'From the Pen of a Cop' and other two books". The Tribune. 6 September 2020.
  6. ^ a b c "Post on X(formerly Twitter) by VP Singh Badnore, then Governor of Punjab for the release of three books " From the Pen of a Cop", " SAMM" and " Let's Laugh & Laugh Hahaha..." X (formerly Twitter). VP Singh Badnore, then Governor of Punjab. 2 September 2020.
  7. ^ SAMM(Stories, Anecdotes and Motivational Messages- culled and compiled by P.Lal. Mohindra Publishing House. 2020-01-01. ISBN 978-81-946988-9-0.
  8. ^ Lal, P.; Bhatti, Dr S. S. (2020-01-01). Let's Laugh & Laugh HaHaHa (Book of jokes) - culled and compiled by P.Lal. Mohindra Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-946988-5-2.
  9. ^ Lal, P.; Bond, Ruskin (2020-08-30). From the Pen of a Cop (Foreword by Ruskin Bond) by P. Lal. Mohindra Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-946988-0-7.
  10. ^ "Release of the book 'Gift of Life' by Governor Punjab and Administrator UT Chandigarh". Daily World. 31 October 2021.
  11. ^ "Book Review 'Gift of Life'". The Tribune. 14 November 2021.
  12. ^ "Coverage of the book 'Gift of Life'". Hindustan Times. 31 October 2021.
  13. ^ "Release of book ' Gift of Life'". United News of India.
  14. ^ "Coverage of the launch of the book on River Saraswati and the Aryans". punjabtribune.com. Punjabi Tribune. 2 November 2022.
  15. ^ "Coverage of the launch of the book on River Saraswati and the Aryans". Fact News. 2022-11-03.
  16. ^ "Coverage of the launch of the book on River Saraswati and the Aryans". epaper.dailyworld.in. 3 November 2022.
  17. ^ "Institute of Scientific Research on Vedas (ISERV) | India Science, Technology & Innovation - ISTI Portal".
  18. ^ "Exploring the Essence of Hinduism and Hindutva: Former IPS officer's Perspective on India's Cultural Identity". The Pioneer. 23 October 2023.
  19. ^ "Coverage of launch of the book on Hindu, Hinduism and Hindutva- Bharat a Sanatana Rashtra". epaper.indianexpress.com. The Indian Express. 17 November 2023. p. 7. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
  20. ^ "Coverage of launch of the book on Hindu, Hinduism, and Hindutva- Bharat a Sanatana Rashtra". Hindustan Times. 17 November 2023.
  21. ^ "Coverage of the launch of the book on Hindu, Hinduism, and Hindutva- Bharat a Sanatana Rashtra". epaper.dailyworld.in. Daily World. 17 November 2023.
  22. ^ "Punjab Governor launches former DGP's book on Hindu, Hinduism, and Hindutva- Bharat a Sanatana Rashtra". Punjabi News. The Fact News. 16 November 2023.
  23. ^ "Coverage of the launch of the book on Hindu, Hinduism, and Hindutva- Bharat a Sanatana Rashtra" (in Hindi). Khabar Nama. 16 November 2023.
  24. ^ "Crisis in the CBI". Daily World. 17 December 2018.
  25. ^ "CBI and the Kolkata Police confrontation". Daily World. 13 February 2019.
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