Prashant Pandita’s book tells the story of two Kashmiri friends
Shahana Chatterjee talked to Prashant Pandita, an engineer by profession, about his first book, The Jehlam Boys. The author told that I am originally from Kashmir and my first book is the story of two friends from the same Kashmir. Its first part contains my life experience, which I have put into words. The second part is fiction. Its character Nishant, he represents Kashmiri Pandits. Two boys from the Kashmir Valley, Mudassir, from a rich Kashmiri Muslim family and Nishant, from an affluent Kashmiri Pandit family.
Jamal Ara is Dorinda’s first bird woman
Probably no one would have heard the name of Doranda’s Jamal Ara before. Bikram Grewal said this in a conversation with conservationist, wildlife historian and storyteller Raza Kazmi on Saturday. Talking on The Bird Woman of Doranda, Raza Kazmi told that in 1970, a book Bird Watcher was published, whose author was Jamal Ara. She was the first woman in India who worked on birds. At the same time, Vikram Grewal said that there are forests in Jharkhand, but they are dead. On this Raza Kazmi said that there is no discussion on animals here.
Dr Mayank Murari’s two books on Indian culture published
Two books based on Indian culture have been published. Jambudweepe-Bharatkhande has been published from Prabhat Prakashan and Bhagwa Dhwaja has been published from Vani Prakashan. The author of both these books is the capital’s thinker and writer Dr. Mayank Murari. The philosophy related to space and time in the Sankalp Mantra, which is recited daily in Hindu life, has been explained in the book Jambudweepe-Bharatkhande. At the same time, the saffron flag contains the stories of flags adopted in different periods and dynasties of Indian history. The purpose of Dr. Mayank Murari’s entire writings is to introduce the cognitive richness of Indian life and culture, to scientifically analyze history, tradition and heritage and to present the moral and life values inherent in public life. His 15 books have been published so far.
To write emotionally, you have to feel the emotion.
During the Jharkhand Literary Meet, Malvika Banerjee discussed her novel collection with storyteller Jerry Pinto. Malvika discussed the story of Jerry Pinto’s novel ‘The Education of Yuri’. Jerry told that even today people like to read young adult stories. Its demand remains in the literature market even today. Yuri is a character who never made any friends. But with age, at the age of 15, she had a female friend for the first time and the story is about her romantic journey. Jerry said that while writing a story one has to feel the emotion of the character. This is possible only when the writer or anyone connects with the emotional side of the character.
Need to understand tribal folk culture
At 04:50 pm, litterateur Mahadev Toppo discussed the poems included in the poetry collection ‘Phir Ugna’ of young poetess Dr. Parvati Tirkey. Dr. Parvati Tirkey said that the tribal society is not limited only to forests and mountains. The title Phir Ugna represents the word ‘Khoren’ of the Kudukh language. It contains the dynamics of tribal society, philosophy of life and songs from birth to death. In Kudukh language, many valuable words have been made from the letter ‘B’, which describe the life of the villagers. Apart from cultural scenario and social life, there is also subject matter in poetry writing. These can be written only if there is understanding of grammar and curiosity about the subject.
You have to satisfy your curiosity before making a film
The second day of the literary meet concluded with a discussion session with young filmmakers from Jharkhand, Niranjan Kujur and Siral Murmu. Shahana Chatterjee started the session with the life journey of filmmakers. Niranjan told that the family wanted to see him established as a doctor. But after 12th he chose to study journalism. After getting into the course, I got introduced to films. The films of famous filmmakers taught him to depict local life on the big screen. At the same time, Siral said that before making a film, there is a need to satisfy one’s curiosity. In this sequence, new topics will be introduced, which will inspire to make better films.