Simply Yours (Book) - 7/28/2014 8:26:28 PM
Praveen Kumar with his more than three decades of government service at senior levels and as a poet of thirteen published collections and as an author of five volumes on matters of governance and administration is a familiar face in Indian intellectual circuits. His more than 30 contributions on governance and administration to prominent national dailies like The Hindu, Indian Express, Deccan Herald and Times of India and other periodicals and journals were extremely popular and often sensational by their innovative unorthodox thoughts.
Born in Mangalore as the eldest son of Shree R.D.Suvarna and Smt. B.Sarojini, Praveen Kumar graduated in Science from St. Aloysius College, Mangalore, going on to obtain post-graduate degree in Literature from Mysore University. He also holds post-graduate diploma in Business Management as well as Higher Diploma in Cooperative Management. He also attended six advanced courses at the National Police Academy, Hyderabad. In his student days he was a prize-winning orator and writer. He lives in Bangalore with his very own Golden Wonder; son, Pratheek and Smt. Jayashree. He is a familiar face in national seminars and TV networks in India as a Poet and thinker.
Stemming from his varied academic background, are the lively far-ranging interests that have impelled him to write on subjects as diverse as matters of public interest and poetry, striking the perfect balance between the pursuance of vocation and avocation.
Portraits Of Passion (Book) - 7/28/2014 8:17:08 PM
PORTRAITS OF PASSION
(Poems In English)
PRAVEEN KUMAR IS A POET, A PROLIFIC WRITER
AND A SENIOR POLICE OFFICER IN ONE.THE GENTLE
PASSIONS OF A POET, INTELLECTUAL ATTRIBUTES
OF A CREATIVE WRITER AND HARDIHOOD OF A
POLICE ADMINISTRATOR HAVE SPLICED TOGETHER
IN HIS LITERARY CREATIONS.
Unknown Horizons (Book) - 7/28/2014 8:15:50 PM
UNKNOWN HORIZONS
(Poems In English)
THERE IS AN ELEMENT OF DELIGHT AND SURPRISE
THROUGHOUT. THE POET IS AWARE OF THE WONDERFUL
WORLD OF NATURE AND OF MAN. SO HE IS ABLE TO EMPLOY
TELLING IMAGES TO PORTRAY HIS INNER FEELINGS OF
BEAUTY AND LOVE.
DR. M. GOPALAKRISHNA ADIGA
Inside India (Book) - 7/27/2014 10:08:43 PM
BOOK REVIEWS
A POLICE officer and a prolific writer, Praveen Kumar, has published
another anthology ……….in the form of this book.……… "Policing the police"
acquires more relevance today in the context of the criminalisation of
not just politics, but of the services as well……….Coming as a sequel to
his earlier book Policing for the New Age, the author chooses to
describe policemen as "social doctors" and policing as a "surgical
operation to systematically remove cancerous growths from the body of
society”.
THE HINDU
Praveen Kumar is not only an upright police officer but also a poet and
a prolific writer.……..Policing the Police—an analytical Study of the
philosophy and field dynamics of the policing in practice highlight
various problem areas including defective selection and
recruitment,unsound training and unhealthy job culture and identifies
likely solutions for its redemption.
DECCAN HERALD
Praveen Kumar gives an insight into the Indian police set-up and
analyses the problems of the department, with interesting illustrations
from the field. Mr Kumar's book is a departure from the routine, where
he not only analyses the problems, but also suggests solutions.
THE ASIAN AGE
The author expresses concern over sycophants climbing the ladder and
reaching the top to hold the reins and guide the destiny of the police.
The result — a spiritless culture created by incompetent
leaders…….Policing the police involves self-policing. Through the book,
the author has made an honest effort to throw some light on the state of
affairs of Indian police.
THE TIMES OF INDIA
A police officer unravels his profession.
INDIA TODAY
Policing with a cause. Policing The Police by Praveen Kumar.…….delves
deeply on this core aspect of policing and lays bare the Indian Police
setup, sheath by sheath………He interprets police and policing through the
prism of a poet’s sensibilities.
THE HINDUSTAN TIMES
Love & Pride (Book) - 7/27/2014 10:07:07 PM
BOOK REVIEWS
A POLICE officer and a prolific writer, Praveen Kumar, has published
another anthology ……….in the form of this book.……… "Policing the police"
acquires more relevance today in the context of the criminalisation of
not just politics, but of the services as well……….Coming as a sequel to
his earlier book Policing for the New Age, the author chooses to
describe policemen as "social doctors" and policing as a "surgical
operation to systematically remove cancerous growths from the body of
society”.
THE HINDU
Praveen Kumar is not only an upright police officer but also a poet and
a prolific writer.……..Policing the Police—an analytical Study of the
philosophy and field dynamics of the policing in practice highlight
various problem areas including defective selection and
recruitment,unsound training and unhealthy job culture and identifies
likely solutions for its redemption.
DECCAN HERALD
Praveen Kumar gives an insight into the Indian police set-up and
analyses the problems of the department, with interesting illustrations
from the field. Mr Kumar's book is a departure from the routine, where
he not only analyses the problems, but also suggests solutions.
THE ASIAN AGE
The author expresses concern over sycophants climbing the ladder and
reaching the top to hold the reins and guide the destiny of the police.
The result — a spiritless culture created by incompetent
leaders…….Policing the police involves self-policing. Through the book,
the author has made an honest effort to throw some light on the state of
affairs of Indian police.
THE TIMES OF INDIA
A police officer unravels his profession.
INDIA TODAY
Policing with a cause. Policing The Police by Praveen Kumar.…….delves
deeply on this core aspect of policing and lays bare the Indian Police
setup, sheath by sheath………He interprets police and policing through the
prism of a poet’s sensibilities.
THE HINDUSTAN TIMES
Indian Police (Book) - 7/27/2014 10:05:37 PM
BOOK REVIEWS
A POLICE officer and a prolific writer, Praveen Kumar, has published
another anthology ……….in the form of this book.……… "Policing the police"
acquires more relevance today in the context of the criminalisation of
not just politics, but of the services as well……….Coming as a sequel to
his earlier book Policing for the New Age, the author chooses to
describe policemen as "social doctors" and policing as a "surgical
operation to systematically remove cancerous growths from the body of
society”.
THE HINDU
Praveen Kumar is not only an upright police officer but also a poet and
a prolific writer.……..Policing the Police—an analytical Study of the
philosophy and field dynamics of the policing in practice highlight
various problem areas including defective selection and
recruitment,unsound training and unhealthy job culture and identifies
likely solutions for its redemption.
DECCAN HERALD
Praveen Kumar gives an insight into the Indian police set-up and
analyses the problems of the department, with interesting illustrations
from the field. Mr Kumar's book is a departure from the routine, where
he not only analyses the problems, but also suggests solutions.
THE ASIAN AGE
The author expresses concern over sycophants climbing the ladder and
reaching the top to hold the reins and guide the destiny of the police.
The result — a spiritless culture created by incompetent
leaders…….Policing the police involves self-policing. Through the book,
the author has made an honest effort to throw some light on the state of
affairs of Indian police.
THE TIMES OF INDIA
A police officer unravels his profession.
INDIA TODAY
Policing with a cause. Policing The Police by Praveen Kumar.…….delves
deeply on this core aspect of policing and lays bare the Indian Police
setup, sheath by sheath………He interprets police and policing through the
prism of a poet’s sensibilities.
THE HINDUSTAN TIMES
Bhavana (Book) - 7/27/2014 10:03:59 PM
BHAVANA
(Poems In Kannada)
THE WORK IS A BUNCH OF LILTING POEMS IN EASY, INTIMATE
AND COSY KANNADA. THEY ARE THE REVERIES OF A TRAINED
AND CRITICAL MIND OF A MATURE POET WITH AN OBSERVING
AND PENETRATING EYE AND SHARP SENSITIVITY TO THE
WORLD AROUND.......THE CANVAS FOR HIS 62 SHORT PIECES
/OF POETRY IS THE WHOLE GAMUT OF HUMAN LIFE, ITS
CHARMS AND BEAUTY..... AND IS HIGHLY ENJOYABLE.....
THERE IS ALSO A BOUQUET OF THE ECSTATIC WORLD OF
LOVERS AND ROMANCE.
THE HINDU
Shobha Priya (Book) - 7/27/2014 10:03:17 PM
DIVYA BELAKU
(Poems In Kannada)
METAPHORS AND WORLD IMAGERIES, REPLETE WITH RHYME
AND RHYTHMIC FELICITY HERE FILL AND SPILL IN ALL
DIRECTIONS; THEY FLY, FLOAT AND DANCE AND ULTIMATELY
GO STILL TO ECHO WITHIN TIME AND AGAIN (Translated from
Kannada).
DR. SHIVARAMA KARANTHA
Policing For The New Age (Book) - 7/27/2014 10:01:46 PM
EXTRACT OF THE REVIEW BY THE HINDU
POLICING FOR THE NEW AGE
(Essays on Police)
THE LANGUAGE IS FLOWERY.....THERE IS A NEED TO
APPRECIATE HIS RUTHLESS EXPOSURE OF THE
CRIMINALISATION OF POLITICS AND THE POLITICISATION OF THE POLICE... HIS TREATISES ON DOWRY DEATHS AND
THEIR INVESTIGATION AND ON POLICE DOGS ARE
CHARACTERISTICALLY THOROUGH AND SOUND MERITING UNIVERSAL ATTENTION.....THERE IS NO DOUBT THAT THE AUTHOR WHO HAS ALREADY ACQUIRED A REPUTATION AS A POET IS A HIGHLY SENSITIVE AND CULTURED PERSON.
THE HINDU
Policing The Police (Book) - 7/27/2014 9:59:30 PM
BOOK REVIEW BY THE HINDU
POLICING THE POLICE: Praveen Kumar; Sapna Book House, Thunga Complex, Opposite Tribhuvan Theatre, Gandhinagar, Bangalore- 560009.
Rs. 175.A POLICE officer and a prolific writer, Praveen Kumar, has published another anthology of his articles which have already appeared in many newspapers, in the form of this book. Being a topical subject any time, "Policing the police'' acquires more relevance today in the context of the criminalisation of not just politics, but of the services as well.
In addition to the canker of criminalisation comes the gangrene of corruption. And together, they have eroded much of the confidence and credibility that the services enjoyed in the eyes of the public a few decades ago.
In this compendium, the author has put together a host of articles touching all these aspects - from a more general issue on challenges and approaches, to the problems of corruption in the police, the quota system, the threats to internal security from terrorist groups, social justice and the need for humanising the force.Given the continuing deterioration in standards, it will be right to say at any point of time that the police or the civil service is at a crossroads - a vital juncture when it can make or break civil society.
The author also takes this line and shares many of his experiences in the force and in bureaucracy.
Coming as a sequel to his earlier book Policing for the New Age, the author chooses to describe policemen as "social doctors'' and policing as a "surgical operation to systematically remove cancerous growths from the body of society''. The basic question remains - If they are themselves (police) infested, what happens to the society?
He knows as well as we do, that the Indian police is not what it was earlier on - the pride, toughness and commitment to duty are missing; perhaps a wrong kind of toughness has crept in! It has become an "abused organisation'' by submitting to the wishes of its master, under false notions of discipline.
But it remains to be seen if the force will further slip into a "tragedy'' or take the right step forward to make it a "turning point''.
Clearly, the police system should become more professional and less political. From the time of recruitment, the standards must be set and met. Their salaries must be attractive enough for them to say a firm "no'' to bribes.
Crime, politics and police have now become the three sides of vicious triangle, posing a serious challenge to democratic India.
The author does come up with some suggestions, but one does not know if they are practical. For instance, he recommends an All- India Police Authority that is accountable to the President of India. A Supreme Court judge could head the national board, with the Cabinet Secretary and Home Secretary as its members; there could be a Regional Board at the States, with a High Court judge at the helm.
Unfortunately, all these decisions rest with the politicians who come to power. And they want to use and abuse the police force as well as the civil service for their own agenda. So how will they take the hard decisions to set things right and put the country or State first?
After all, there have been any numbers of Police Commissions and reports on revamping, modernising and streamlining the force. Perhaps, the push must come from the police themselves, if they want to redeem their image.
V. JAYANTH
Policing The Police, 2 Edition (Book) - 7/27/2014 9:57:45 PM
BOOK REVIEWS OF POLICING THE POLICE
A POLICE officer and a prolific writer, Praveen Kumar, has published
another anthology ……….in the form of this book.……… "Policing the police"
acquires more relevance today in the context of the criminalisation of
not just politics, but of the services as well……….Coming as a sequel to
his earlier book Policing for the New Age, the author chooses to
describe policemen as "social doctors" and policing as a "surgical
operation to systematically remove cancerous growths from the body of
society”.
THE HINDU
Praveen Kumar is not only an upright police officer but also a poet and
a prolific writer.……..Policing the Police—an analytical Study of the
philosophy and field dynamics of the policing in practice highlight
various problem areas including defective selection and
recruitment,unsound training and unhealthy job culture and identifies
likely solutions for its redemption.
DECCAN HERALD
Praveen Kumar gives an insight into the Indian police set-up and
analyses the problems of the department, with interesting illustrations
from the field. Mr Kumar's book is a departure from the routine, where
he not only analyses the problems, but also suggests solutions.
THE ASIAN AGE
The author expresses concern over sycophants climbing the ladder and
reaching the top to hold the reins and guide the destiny of the police.
The result — a spiritless culture created by incompetent
leaders…….Policing the police involves self-policing. Through the book,
the author has made an honest effort to throw some light on the state of
affairs of Indian police.
THE TIMES OF INDIA
A police officer unravels his profession.
INDIA TODAY
Policing with a cause. Policing The Police by Praveen Kumar.…….delves
deeply on this core aspect of policing and lays bare the Indian Police
setup, sheath by sheath………He interprets police and policing through the
prism of a poet’s sensibilities.
THE HINDUSTAN TIMES
Celestial Glow (Book) - 7/27/2014 6:22:48 AM
COMMENTS ON ‘CELESTIAL GLOW’ POEMS BY OTHER POETS
Veeraiyah Subbulakshmi on “Divine Light”
Comment: Interesting poem..Preveen Kumar
Sharon Smith on “Divinely Bound”
Comment: Just lovely! ! Thankyou.
Shahzia Batool on “Love Is The Winner”
Comment: Amor Vincit Omnia...! ! ! ...No doubt...
________________________________________________________________________
Anele ''The African Son'' kaPotelwa on “My Creative Endeavours”
Comment: Extremely technically structured, innovative arts at its on peak... Great work
________________________________________________________________________
Shahzia Batool on “She Is Beauty's Soul”
Comment: It was my firm opinion that no praise can be more high as Thomas Hardy's praise of Eustacia Vye in Queen of night: The return of the Native...you have shaken that firmness of my opinion...
________________________________________________________________________
Shahzia Batool on “Goddess in Human Form”
Comment: Bright as the sun, her eyes the gazers strike
and like the sun, she shines on all alike........
Favors to none, to all she smiles extends
oft she rejects, but never once offends...A.Pope...(Belinda)
One likes to meet such a lovely person...for praising whom the poet never gets short of words n expressions...
Romeo Della Valle on “Simple Life”
Comment: Your works are always inspirational and optimistic and I must thank you again for sharing this masterpiece with me and the World, hoping that this amazing write will touch the heart and mind of many depressed and brokenhearted people in this planet! Thank you for your message of Love and Peace! ! 10+++ Well deserved! God Bless You! Love and Peace for always! Romeo from New York City!
Dave Walker on “India”
Comment: A really beautiful poem about one of the most mystical places in the world. A fantastic write.
Shahzia Batool on “India”
Comment: E.M.Forster's A Passage to India...offers a mystically graphic description of india...The sky settles everything-not only climates and seasons, but when the earth shall be beautiful...
Shahzia Batool on “God”
Comment: God is pure consciousness that stirs all worlds.
here on this point you won't see any contradictions...
Sanu Puthupallil on “All Is Beautiful”
Comment: a beautiful poem... really really a great write
Veeraivah Subbulakshmi on “My Charming Bride”
Comment: nice poem. but lot of sugar. I thought it was going to end, such a long
poem on his love of life. PK. Any way full mark for you.
ASA on “Golden Wonder”
Comment: how often we do foolishly let 'that special one' get away. thanks for sharing.
Ron on “Golden Wonder”
Comment: I see that you are master of love poetry. You have a great range of vocabulary to describe your passion for love. It might have been better if you had posted one poem at a time. Most readers will not take the time to read multiple poems. I can see why you received acclaim for your poetry.
Veeraivah Subbulakshmi on “You’re My Wonder”
Comment: very beautiful poem! 10 for you
Kevin Murphy on “She Lights My Soul”
Comment: Exquisite poem and a hidden treasure it is!
Yoonoos Peerbocus on “Harmony”
Comment: interestingly penned in stanzas pattern
Gajanan Mishra on “She Is Love In Its Divine Glow”
Comment: love in divine glow, thanks.
Gajanan Mishra on “I’m Not Alone In This World”
Comment: awaiting divine ordain, I like it my dear poet,
Aftab Alam Khursheed on “Devout Love”
Comment: Love is universal and in this way little ahead lust to sustaine love if no treachery is mixed in it 9
Somanathan Iyer on “Devout Love”
Comment: Nice way of expressing love Mr. Praveen. inspiring.
Gajanan Mishra on “Bond”
Comment: fill my world in heavenly bliss, good poem, thanks.
Lorraine Colon on “Celestial Bliss”
Comment: Beautiful poem, but sadly, fate does not ensure that we find each other. How many people die a lonely death never having met the one who would complete their life. There is no guarantee in life, not on anything. All we can do is hope for the best.
Babatunde Aremu “Celestial Bliss”
Comment: Nice Poem. Highly philosophical and spiritual. Kudos to the poet
Gajanan Mishra “Celestial Bliss”
Comment: pure celestial bliss, good poem, thanks.
Is It Poetry “She Blossomed My Soul”
Comment: This poem shows hard work,
and quite a gift for verse...iip
Geetha Jayakumar “Cosmic Focus”
Comment: Good poem.....Well written....yes, its Cosmic Focus...Thanks for sharing.
Gajanan Mishra “Golden Glow”
Comment: beauty onward, thanks,
Margaret Alice Second “Illusion”
Comment: You express it perfectly, the outer layers of life that trouble us and have us running around in circles, while beneath it all is the real core of insight and infinite truths. Illusion is an expression of Wisdom and I thank you for posting it!
Whab Abdul “World View”
Comment: nice poem, i am impressed with this poem
Suman Kumar Das “Holy Fire”
Comment: So beautifully presented...........................liked it very much.
Gajanan Mishra “Focus”
Comment: only need is joy and happiness, very fine one.
Gajanan Mishra “What Is Love?”
Comment: very fine love,
Love, love, love, love..
Colleen Courtney “Blossoming Together”
Comment: What a gorgeous piece of work! So sexual but in a beautiful way, which is a refreshing change! Bravo to you my dear for such a splendid poem!
Gajanan Mishra “Passion”
Comment: well done, I like it, thanks.
Colleen Courtney “Lost Sweet Days”
Comment: Love the emotion which comes across in this well written piece. Can feel the writer's despair. A beautiful write!
Colleen Courtney “She's Pure Pleasure”
Comment: This is such a beautifully worded piece. Truly enjoyed the read!
Golden Wonder (Book) - 7/27/2014 6:18:14 AM
COMMENTS ON POEMS IN “GOLDEN WONDER” FROM OTHER POETS
Veeraiyah Subbulakshmi on “Divine Light”
Comment: Interesting poem..Preveen Kumar
Sharon Smith on “Divinely Bound”
Comment: Just lovely! ! Thankyou.
Shahzia Batool on “Love Is The Winner”
Comment: Amor Vincit Omnia...! ! ! ...No doubt...
________________________________________________________________________
Anele ''The African Son'' kaPotelwa on “My Creative Endeavours”
Comment: Extremely technically structured, innovative arts at its on peak... Great work
________________________________________________________________________
Shahzia Batool on “She Is Beauty's Soul”
Comment: It was my firm opinion that no praise can be more high as Thomas Hardy's praise of Eustacia Vye in Queen of night: The return of the Native...you have shaken that firmness of my opinion...
________________________________________________________________________
Shahzia Batool on “Goddess in Human Form”
Comment: Bright as the sun, her eyes the gazers strike
and like the sun, she shines on all alike........
Favors to none, to all she smiles extends
oft she rejects, but never once offends...A.Pope...(Belinda)
One likes to meet such a lovely person...for praising whom the poet never gets short of words n expressions...
ASA on “Golden Wonder”
Comment: how often we do foolishly let 'that special one' get away. thanks for sharing.
Ron on “Golden Wonder”
Comment: I see that you are master of love poetry. You have a great range of vocabulary to describe your passion for love. It might have been better if you had posted one poem at a time. Most readers will not take the time to read multiple poems. I can see why you received acclaim for your poetry.
Veeraivah Subbulakshmi on “You’re My Wonder”
Comment: very beautiful poem! 10 for you
Kevin Murphy on “She Lights My Soul”
Comment: Exquisite poem and a hidden treasure it is!
Gajanan Mishra on “She Is Love In Its Divine Glow”
Comment: love in divine glow, thanks.
Gajanan Mishra on “I’m Not Alone In This World”
Comment: awaiting divine ordain, I like it my dear poet,
Aftab Alam Khursheed on “Devout Love”
Comment: Love is universal and in this way little ahead lust to sustaine love if no treachery is mixed in it 9
Somanathan Iyer on “Devout Love”
Comment: Nice way of expressing love Mr. Praveen. inspiring.
Gajanan Mishra on “Bond”
Comment: fill my world in heavenly bliss, good poem, thanks.
Lorraine Colon on “Celestial Bliss”
Comment: Beautiful poem, but sadly, fate does not ensure that we find each other. How many people die a lonely death never having met the one who would complete their life. There is no guarantee in life, not on anything. All we can do is hope for the best.
Babatunde Aremu “Celestial Bliss”
Comment: Nice Poem. Highly philosophical and spiritual. Kudos to the poet
Gajanan Mishra “Celestial Bliss”
Comment: pure celestial bliss, good poem, thanks.
Is It Poetry “She Blossomed My Soul”
Comment: This poem shows hard work,
and quite a gift for verse...iip
Geetha Jayakumar “Cosmic Focus”
Comment: Good poem.....Well written....yes, its Cosmic Focus...Thanks for sharing.
Gajanan Mishra “Golden Glow”
Comment: beauty onward, thanks,
Suman Kumar Das “Holy Fire”
Comment: So beautifully presented...........................liked it very much.
Gajanan Mishra “Focus”
Comment: only need is joy and happiness, very fine one.
Gajanan Mishra “What Is Love?”
Comment: very fine love,
Love, love, love, love..
Colleen Courtney “Blossoming Together”
Comment: What a gorgeous piece of work! So sexual but in a beautiful way, which is a refreshing change! Bravo to you my dear for such a splendid poem!
Colleen Courtney “Lost Sweet Days”
Comment: Love the emotion which comes across in this well written piece. Can feel the writer's despair. A beautiful write!
Colleen Courtney “She's Pure Pleasure”
Comment: This is such a beautifully worded piece. Truly enjoyed the read!
LINKS FOR OUR BOOKS AND ALBUMS (Short Story) - 3/4/2012 10:00:23 AM
It sounds like an amazing book. I wish you much success.
Donna
LINKS FOR OUR BOOKS AND ALBUMS (Poetry) - 3/6/2012 6:34:26 AM
how often we do foolishly let 'that special one' get away. thanks for sharing.
asa
LINKS FOR OUR BOOKS AND ALBUMS (Poetry) - 3/5/2012 11:05:42 AM
I see that you are master of love poetry. You have a great range of vocabulary to describe your passion for love.
It might have been better if you had posted one poem at a time. Most readers will not take the time to read multiple poems.
I can see why you received acclaim for your poetry.
Ron
