Racket Boy interviewed by Front Line
In a magazine called Front Line published in India following an online interview in Mumbai.
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At Hyderabad, India : Scene 46 Sunday, 9 June 2024:
We checked out of Fab Hotel Brolochi in Hyderabad and headed to Lamakaan Cultural Centre in Banjara Hills. There, we presented the RB book to the Hyderabad Read A Kitab (Book) group, attended by around thirty enthusiastic youngsters. They asked many questions about the importance, significance, and simplicity of the book for Indian youth. We …
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Scene 30: 31 May 2024 :
After my run and shower, Geetha and I headed to Outer Nodia to visit Aman, my website manager, and his mother. She had prepared a delicious Delhi meal of chicken curry, rice, cucumbers, onions, and green chilies. Her generous hospitality towards Geetha and me was heartwarming. Aman’s mother had been especially looking forward to our …
Report on the Launch Event of RB’s Book:Wednesday, 22 May 2024
Venue:Bengal Club, KolkataThe prestigious Bengal Club, a significant ex-colonial establishment now under Indian control, was the grand venue for the launch event of RB’s book. Attended by nearly 50 people, including the Russian Consul General, it was an evening to remember.Three eminent speakers graced the event, alongside a master of ceremonies who guided a three-hour …
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Racket Boy’s Month of Milestones
April has truly been a whirlwind of excitement and achievement for the Racket Boy team! Across four weekends, we embarked on a journey filled with unforgettable moments and meaningful connections. Four events over four weekends: a soft launch at the Popular Bookfest in KLCC, a grand launch at Gerakbudaya, the docufilm premiere at Tunku Abdul …
Racket Boy Docufilm Premiere in KL – An evening of celebration & reflection
On Saturday, the 27th of April, 2024, the historic Auditorium Tunku Abdul Rahman played host to the premiere of Racket Boy, a docufilm that captures the essence Philip’s life as adapted from the autobiograpgy, Racket Boy: Where’s My Country? The auditorium radiated nostalgia and warmth, setting the perfect stage for an unforgettable evening that left …
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Thank you, Malaysia for the charming launch of “Racket Boy”
Rare is the occasion when everything falls into place; so it was on the morning of Saturday 20/4/2024 when the microphone caused some mischief at the start of the programme at the Gerakbudaya bookstore in KL’s leafy suburb of Petaling Jaya. AND THEN how the stars aligned! Following a brief and witty welcome speech by …
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First launch at the Kuala Lumpur Book Fest
The day began at 9 am, greeted by the warm Malaysian sun. With the Book Fest at KLCC Convention Centre on the agenda, anticipation filled the air. The RB book proudly found its place among esteemed companions in the Humanities section, poised to inspire readers just as Elon Musk and Tony Robbins have done. Before …
Catch Phil & Geetha at KLCC!
April is going to be ablaze with Racket Boy’s various Malaysia launch events! Bookstore chain Popular is celebrating its 100th anniversary, making this year’s18th edition of its BookFest even more special. Running from April 6 to 14 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) with exhibitors from Malaysia, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, the …
Rock and RB early 70’s
Rock and RB early 70’s:In a poignant moment of reflection, RB delves into his personal journey amidst the vibrant rock music scene of the early 70s. Surrounded by iconic names like Led Zeppelin, Velvet Underground, Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, and Ten Years After, RB found himself immersed in a world of cultural …