Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 18: A Dogri short stories collection ‘Nheraa Te Lo’ by Sudershan Rattanpuri was released at a simple but impressive function at the K.L. Saigal Hall here today. Published posthumously by Parchol Prakashan, New Plots Jammu , the released book incorporates eighteen short stories on various social issues.
A brief critical review on the book was presented by eminent critic and former HoD , Dogri Department, University of Jammu, Dr. Veena Gupta. She discussed the themes and style of short stories of the released book and humanitarian approach of late writer who has already four collections of short stories namely ‘Addhi Batta Di poori Kahaani’, ‘Singhasan’ , ‘Panjahen Da Note’ and ‘Ujje’, one poetry book and an anthology of one act plays to his credit.
In his welcome address, Chhatrapal, president of Dogri Sanstha congratulated the family members of Late Sudershan Rattanpuri for bringing out his unpublished works to lime light. Rattanpuri was one of the pioneers of Dogri journalism who published Dogri Weekly ‘Parchol’ for decades , he added.
While paying glowing tributes to Rattanpuri for his valuable contribution to the cause of Dogri literature and journalism Dr Lalit Magotra, noted writer, intellectual and convener, Sahitya Akademi’s Advisory Board for Dogri, said that Rattanpuri picked up themes for his stories from day to life and enriched Dogri short story by publishing about five dozen stories in his four collections. He is a writer of keen observation and social consciousness .
Speaking on the occasion as chief, guest Dr Ramakant Dubey, said eulogized that literature reflects our culture, traditions and invaluable heritage besides enriching our lives. He eulogized the literary and cultural activities of Dogri Sanstha for the promotion of social and literary consciousness amongst the Dogras. He made a fervent appeal to all the Dogras to give Dogri due respect in their life and popularize it by making its maximum usage in day to day life.
Sunil Sharma, son of Rattanpuri and Mr. Jamwal, Joint Director, Information also spoke on this occasion. The literary function was conducted by Dr. Nirmal Vinod and vote of thanks was presented by Gianeshwar. The function was attended by leading writers, poets and members of the civil society.
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