Dehradun, Feb. 12 -- Living in the US for the past 25 years, yet connected to her roots in Doon valley, economist Nidhi Thakur reflects the trials and tribulations of the Indian diaspora through her writings. Her book, titled 'When She Married Dr Patekar and Other Stories', published by Hawakal was launched recently at the Valley of Words Litfest book cafe in Dehradun, and was attended by dignitaries and other writers and readers. The book showcases the identity crisis of most of the Indians who emigrated to the US almost three decades ago.

Indu Pandey, former Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand, Dr Sanjeev Chopra, former State Secretary, Jagmohan Singh Rana, former Chairman, Lok Sewa Ayog (Uttarakhand), Professor Anita Rawat, Director USERC,...