Fri, 09 January

World Champion Pizzaiolos Visit Shriji

Mr. Simone Zullo and Mr. Alessio Zullo, celebrated Italian brothers and co-owners of Fratelli Pulcinella pizzeria in Parramatta, Sydney, called on Shriji Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar at Shambhu Niwas Palace, Udaipur.

Originally from San Michele (a frazione of Alife, southern Italy), the Zullo brothers emigrated to Australia where they built their acclaimed pizza business. Simone Zullo won World's Best Pizzaiolo in the "Pizza Classica" category at the 22nd Campionato Mondiale della Pizza in Naples (June 3-5, 2025)

The duo participated in the Italian Culinary Cultural Week at The Manek Chowk, City Palace, Udaipur, hosted by HRH Group of Hotels from January 10-13, 2026, celebrating authentic Italian cuisine in the heart of Mewar

Mr. Simone Zullo and Mr. Alessio Zullo with Shriji Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar

Mr. Simone Zullo and Mr. Alessio Zullo in interaction with Shriji Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar and Mr. Andrew Batey

Heroic Book Presentation at Shambhu Niwas

Col. Rajinder Kumar Sharma, KC, SC, SM (Retd.), accompanied by Brig. Harshvardhan Singh (Retd.), called on Shriji Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar at Shambhu Niwas Palace, Udaipur. They presented the inspiring biography Shoorveer: The inspiring story of Col R.K. Sharma (Penguin Random House India, 2025; authored by Sarfarosh and Sarvashreshtha Sharma) The only officer awarded both Kirti Chakra (India's second-highest peacetime gallantry award) and Shaurya Chakra in the

Book "Shoorveer: The inspiring story of Col R.K. Sharma"

same 2009 ceremony, plus Sena Medal, Col. Sharma (Grenadiers Regiment) led over 300 operations. Highlights include Kargil War capture of Pt 5465 (renamed Rajinder Post), counter-terrorism in J&K and Manipur, and UN peacekeeping in Congo.

This 288-page tribute captures his rise from Sepoy (1985) to commissioned officer (1999), emphasizing unmatched bravery, leadership, and resilience - a must read for patriots.

Shriji Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar receives 'Shoorveer' celebrating Col. R.K. Sharma's heroic legacy in presence of Brigadier Harshvardhan Singh (Retd.)

Thu, 15 January

Army Day Celebrations at Sujanpur, Himachal Pradesh

Shriji Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar graced the Army Day celebrations on January 15, 2026 as Guest of honor, at the historic Sujanpur Chaugan in Hamirpur District, Himachal Pradesh.