Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 4: In a function organized by Dogri Sanstha today a book of Dogri short stories ‘Nakhassmi Zameen’ written by Jagdeep Dubey was released.
This is Dubey’s second book of short stories.
Darshan Darshi, Convener of Dogri Advisory Board in Sahitya Akademi was the chief guest in the function which was presided over by Prof. Lalit Magotra, president of Dogri Sanstha.
Dr. Arvinder Singh, Additional Secretary of J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages was the special guest.
Ashutosh Parashar, a young and promising literary critic read a paper on the released book.
Jagdeep Dubey, read one of the fifteen stories in the book, which was highly appreciated by the audience.
Darshan Darshi, in his comments, appreciated both the pace at which Dubey is publishing his books as well as the quality of his creations.
Prof. Lalit Magotra, in his presidential address said that Dubey has added a new dimension to the genre of Dogri short stories by coming up with novel themes blended with lyrical style of expression & language which sets his stories apart from other Dogri short stories.
The programme was conducted by Dr. Nirmal Vinod, General Secretary of Dogri Sanstha.