Bhiku’s Diary
₹150
Dip into an unusual mix of unforgettable short fiction that is sure to enchant amuse and provoke. This book from the pocket plus series presents an eclectic collection of stories in reader friendly translations. Find short fiction from across India this collection in a sure way of knowing India through her stories.
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Author: Gulzar, Hugh and Colleen Gantzer, Mahasweta Devi, Mannu Bhandari, Mauni, Meena Kakodkar, Paul Zacharia, Pudumaipittan, Sundara Ramaswamy
Editer: Geeta Dharmarajan
Series: The Library of Teen Readings, I Love Reading (ILR) Library
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Geeta Dharmarajan
Geeta Dharmarajan loves writing for children. She received the Padma Shri in 2012 for her work in literature and education. She was also the joint winner of the Business Standard Award for Social Entrepreneur of the Year in 2018.
Gulzar
Gulzar, a prolific writer and a poet with three published volumes of verse, an anthology of short fiction and a dozen books for children, was born in Jhelum district. An eminent as well as popular director, Gulzar is a recipient of many awards.
Hugh and Colleen Gantzer
Hugh and Colleen Gantzer, India's most popular travel writers, contribute regularly to The Indian Express, the India Magazine and other popular journals, magazines and newspapers. The Gantzers have produced some highly acclaimed documentaries for Doordarshan. Jointly, they also write short fiction.
Mahasweta Devi
Mahasweta Devi was a significant Bangla fiction writer best known for her short story “Draupadi”. She was a socio-political activist who worked at the grass root level for the landless labourers and women. In her crucial works- Bitter Soil, Mother of 1084, After Kurukshetra, Jhansi Rani, Imaginary Maps among others- one witnesses her blatant refusal of the contemporary historical material conditions imposed on women and her rebellious protest against the injustice done to the marginalized sections.
Mannu Bhandari
Mannu Bhandari took up writing in 1952, the year she received her MA in Hindi from Benaras Hindu University, and soon became a forerunner of the Nai Kahani Movement. With eight collections of short stories, three novels, two plays and three children's books to her credit, she is one of the foremost writers in Hindi today.
Mauni
Mauni, the writer, constantly tried to redefine the parameters of fiction, seeking newer forms to encapsulate his disturbing vision. Though his fictional world was rooted in reality, yet through the constant use of symbolic landscapes and motifs, Mauni lifted the mundane to the level of the metaphysical.
Meena Kakodkar
Meena Kakodkar is a Konkani writer who has authored two collections of short stories and a full-length play for children. Her work has been well received and she is the recipient of a number of literary awards, including the Sahitya Akademi Award, 1991. She is actively involved in promoting performing arts and culture and as a social activist is a trustee of the Goa Animal Welfare Trust. She retired recently from the Goa State Government.
Paul Zacharia
Paul Zacharia is a writer in the Malayalam language. He is fellow of the Kerala Sahitya Akademi and is a recipient of the Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award along with the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Short Story.
Pudumaipittan
Pudumaipittan, a pseudonym for C. Viruthachalam, was one of the most influential literary figures in Tamil literature of the 20th century. His revolutionary and progressive works sparked debates among the literary community, ultimately conceding his superiority. His works were nationalised by the Government of Tamil Nadu in 2002.
Sundara Ramaswamy
One of the most versatile of contemporary Tamil writers, Sundara Ramaswamy, fondly called Suraa, brought about a new wave in Tamil literature. Despite the fact that he received no formal education, he was adept in Tamil, Malayalam, English and Sanskrit. His creative genius manifested it self through his work, cutting across genres – short stories, novels, poems, essays, criticism and translation. He wrote poetry under the pseudonym Pasuviah.