Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 3: Two books titled ‘ Divya Aalok’ and ‘Jugno’ authored by former Associate Professors in the J & K Government Higher Education Department, Dr. Sangeet and Dr. Aneeta Kiran, hit stands here, today.
The books were released at a function held in the premises of ‘Sanjeevani Sharda Kendra, Anandnagar Bohri. Eminent Educationist Padamshri Dr. K. N. Pandita was the chief guest on the function. A very well known writer, poet and former Professor Dr. R. L. Shant presided over the function.
Prof. R. L. Talashi, former Reader Department of Kashmiri , University of Kashmir, read paper over the two books. In his address he said that in depth study of the book ‘ Divya Aalok’ has led me to say that the writers have related some memoirs of discourse/interviews they had with some personalities whom they hold in esteems due to their ideal principles in life and career.
‘Divya Aalok’ is collection of write ups/memoirs regarding some personalities viz., their teachers, relations, acquaintances whom both hold in high esteems because of their traits, preferences, noble values of life, intellect and professional acumen. The other book ‘ Jugno’ is Hindi poetic rendering/translation of few verses of the poetic work entitled ‘ Fire Flies’ authored by noble prize winner Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore. He said that the authors/translators have successfully brought out in Hindi the English poems/verses of Gurudev Tagore, adhering all principles of translation in his address.
Padamshri Dr. K.N. Pandita in his address said that it is really a moment of great pride for entire community and writers’ fraternity that two women writers have brought out their creative writings. The presiding dignitary of the function Prof. (Dr) R. L. Shant highly praised the work and effort put in by the writers in bringing out the two books.
Dr. M. K. Bharat president Sanjeevani Sharda Kendra while presenting vote of thanks said that the creative work brought out jointly by the two women is a unique example. Quoting examples he said that we have found and heard of joint working/joint venture of two persons in Art (music, dance etc.), in different professions, skill and business but never a joint venture in Literature sharing views and thoughts reaching at similarity.
Avtar Krishan Trakroo Karivah RSS also attended the function.
Rajinder Chrangoo coordinated the stage. The function was also attended by Rajinder Kampassi a social activist.
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