Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), March 12 -- : In this fast-paced era of technology, when the culture of book reading is slowly dying down, there are young boys and girls in the Kashmir valley who are not only literate but also able to give shape to their thoughts through writing.

22-year-old Manpreet, from srinagar, has brought out a book of poems called "Blues and Bliss". By making better use of her time, Manpreet is not only doing social service along with her studies but also developing her creative intelligence.

The book which is centred around the vicissitudes of life stresses to be grateful to the Creator of the Universe in every situation. The book have been divided into three parts dealing with different themes. Manpreet, who is mat...