Two novels by young authors released
Srinagar: In two separate functions two novels by youngauthors were released in Srinagar.
The first book “Mystery of blue roses” by a youngnovelist from downtown Srinagar Mahpara Khan was released at Shahenshah Palacehotel. The book release was presided over by noted author Prof Shafi Shauq.Mahpara said that she has been working on the novel since her 9th class. Thenovel of literary adventure fantasy genre revolves around a person trapped in aconflict with a hope and belief in a better future. The organisers in astatement said Mahpara Khan is a budding novelist, short story writer and abook reviewer. “She is one of theyoungest female writers of Jammu and Kashmir, who has written three volumes,”it said. The present novel is the first edition.
The speakers who were present on the occasion appreciatedthe young novelist and said that the young poets, novelists should continuewriting and inspire others.
The second novel “Sure” written by 19-year-old Raafat Gilaniwas released here on Sunday.
Set in Spain during the Spanish civil war, the book followsthe life of two friends as the trauma of war rends their lives apart, thestatement said.
Rafaat said, “I wanted to move away from the commonnarrative of speaking about Kashmir, and yet I wished to write about the themeof war which is familiar to us.”
The book will be available on all e-commerce stores and onFreshcode Books online store.
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Rafiabad Adbi Markaz holds general council meeting, poetic symposia
Rafiabad: Rafiabad Adbi Markaz this week held its GeneralCouncil Meeting at Nowpora which was attended by majority of its members andwas hosted by its former president GM Tawheedi prior to his departure for HajPilgrimage.
Dr. Rafeeq Masoodi, patron of the 24 year old organisationwhile speaking on the occasion called for sustained literary pursuits tocontinue the legacy of established writers and poets and encourage emergence ofnew talent. He said that Rafiabad isfull of talent which needs to be promoted. The senior members of theorganisation Shahnaz Rasheed, Shabir Ahmad Shabeer, GM Tawhidi, Sarwar Bulbul,Mir Akbar Rafiabadi and others spoke on the occasion.
Many important decisions regarding holding of next elections,annual conference and publication of its representative journal TA’ABEER werealso discussed. Masoodi appreciated the open house discussion which wasconstructive and inclusive of everyones views. The meeting also discussedvarious challenges facing the world of art and literature and how to overcomethem.
Later a poetic symposium was also held which was presidedover by revered guest writer-scholar Ranjoor Tilgami. Poets who presented theirpoetic expressions included Elyas Azad, Nisar Azam, Sarwar Bulbul, RamzanJawhar, Tariq Ahmad Tariq, Shahnaz Rasheed, Hassan Azhar, Hassan Zarin, GMTawhidi, Shabnum Gulzar and many others. Ranjoor Tilgami in his presidentialaddress said that Rafiabad is an abode of stalwarts and creative people. “It isfull of talent of all literary genres, hence it should take lead in leading theliterary movement of Kashmiri language,” he said.
The event concluded with warm and traditional send off to GMTawheedi who is leaving for Haj nextweek.
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Fazil Kashmiri remembered on 15th anniversary
Srinagar: Jammu Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture andLanguages in coordination with
Fazil memorial committee organised a literary function atits seminar Hall Lal Mandi to remember renowned poet Fazil Kashmiri on his 15thanniversary.
The function was presided by Justice (Retd) Bashir Ahmad Kirmaniand guest of honour was former DG Doordarshan Dr Rafeeq Masoodi. Zeeshan Faziland Chief Editor JKAACL Mohammed Ashraf Tak were also present in the presidium.
The event was attended by poets, authors, scholars andlovers of Kashmiri language.
Fayaz Dilbar presented a paper on the literary genius ofFazil Kashmiri. The speakers said that the best way of paying tributes to ourlegendary poets and scholars was to ensure the preservation and promotion ofour mother tongue Kashmiri.
On the occasion Naats and poems written by Fazil Kashmiriwere rendered by Naat Khwans and singers. Famous Kashmiri singer Abdul RashidHafiz mesmerised the audience by giving voice to powerful lyrics penned byFazil Kashmiri.
On the occasion Prof Majrooh Rashid, Rafiq Raaz and AbdulAhad Farhad were given Fazil Memorial Award.
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Bhaderwah hosts multilingual music concert
Bhaderwah: Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Cultural andLanguages (JKAACL) Doda organised a multilingual musical concert’Mehfil-e-Mousqi’ at Lal Ded auditorium of Bhadarwah University campus onTuesday.
The musical concert organised by JKAACL was primarily aimedat to promote Art and Culture of Jammu and Kashmir in Chenab Valley.
Various eminent singers from across the state including,Shazia Bashir, Manzoor Ahmad Shah and Party, Farooq Ahmed Khookhar, AijazBhadarwahi, Sajad Sheikh, Firdous Ahmed Bhat, Amit Katal, Maan Singh and othersperformed for the jam packed auditorium during the event.
Director All India Radio Bhadarwah Inayat Gowhar was thechief guest on the occasion, while Cultural Officer JKAACL Office Doda,Assadullah Wani presided over the function. Famous Poet Sajid Sarmadi conductedthe proceedings of the event.
Cultural Officer JKAACL Office Doda, Assadullah Wani saidthat the motive of organising a multilingual Mehfil-e-Mousiqi in this remotearea is that people in general and young generation in particular shouldexperience the magic of live performance by famous Urdu and Kashmiri folkartists, which can eventually encourage local singers to persue singing as aserious profession.
Prominent among those who were present during the functioninclude Assistant Cultural Officer Doda Sallah-ud-Din, poet Sagar Sehrai, ArifKhateeb, Kuljeet Singh and others.
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DIC organize Mehfil-e-Mushaira at Pulwama
PULWAMA:District Information Centre (DIC), Pulwama incollaboration with District Cultural Society today organized aMehfil-e-Mushaira at town hall Pulwama in which the poets mesmerized the audience with their poeticrecitations.
Fayaz Tilgami andBashir Kaleem were Chief Guests, while noted poet Ayoub Sabir, Mushtaq Kulgami,Shakeel Azad presided over the literary event.
During the mushairaG.M Maskoor, Taj-un-Nisa, Javid Qalmi, Rafiqa Bano, Majaz Farooq, MasratNowpori, Gul Shakeel and other poets recited their poetry which enthralled theaudience.
On the occasion, theyearly magazine “Prav” and the “Daricha” poetry collection of Sheikh Gulzar wasalso released.
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Russian folk, modern stories get Kashmiri Translation
SRINAGAR: A cultural organisation JK Cultural Council incollaboration with Department of Information and Public Relations todayorganized a book release function here at DIPR Media Complex in which aKashmiri translation of Russian writings was released.
Translated by Maharaj Krishan Mawa Masroor, ‘Poz te Apuz’ isthe Kashmiri translation of Russian Folk and Modern stories.
Speaking on the occasion, Mawa said it is the burningpassion which makes the literary works worth reading and same has been on hispart as far as the said book is concerned.
Speaking as the Chief Guest, Director Information andPublic, Gulzar Ahmad congratulated Mawa for his book and said that translationof Tolstoy’s works in Kashmiri language is a distinction for him.
He said that translation of literature of the otherlanguages in Kashmiri is a valuable addition to its literature. He said thattranslations act as building force amongst different linguistic nations.
He said that DIPR is going to restore its publications indifferent languages being mandated to promote these.
The function was held in presence of a large number ofwriters, poets, broadcasters and intellectuals including President JK CulturalCouncil, G R Hassarat Gadda; G M Aajir; Satish Vimal; Pyarai Hatash, AftabAhmed, Bashir Aarif, Zeeshan Fazil, Nissar Naseem and others.
On the occasion, speakers highlighted the role of Mawa inthe literary circles and also emphasized on the need for bringing together thewriters of all forms of literature. They also suggested for establishment ofArt Gallery in Srinagar, where various forms of art can be put together.
Mawa is a noted writer who has three literary publicationsto his name which includes Bakshanhar Te Surgik Wat Pad, Jowhare Kayinat andDesi Dawa Te Desi Elaj.
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Workshop on “Developing Reading & Writing Skills
A 2-Day Workshop on “Developing Reading & WritingSkills: Methods & Techniques” was organized by the Department of IslamicStudies in collaboration with Debates & Seminar Committee of Govt. DegreeCollege Pulwama on 10th and 11th of July, 2019. The major objective of thisWorkshop was to provide the students a platform not only to learn andunderstand the basic rules, methods and techniques of Reading and Writing, butalso to help them in expressing and exploring their skills, abilities, andpotential as ’emerging’ writers in their respective interesting fields.
There were five (5) technical sessions, in addition toInaugural and Valedictory sessions. The workshop concluded with thedistribution of certificates and memento’s among the participants and resourcepersons and finally with a vote of thanks.