BOOK DISCUSSION

Once in a month on every third Saturday of the month. In this event, one author of the month is selected by the Core Group Members of this Book Club. The author presents his or her work in conversation with a moderator. The work covers fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, films as text and so on relating to Panjab. The focus of this Literary Forum is on Panjab's literature, culture, history and so on.

September, 17th, 2021; Book Discussion on Black Kaav Te Hindi Dalit Kaav, Translated by Balbir Madhopuri; Panelists: Dr.Manmohan (Eminent Poet & Litterateur) Dr.Manjinder Singh (GNDU, Amritsar) Moderator: Dr.Munish Kumar (Asstt.Professor, Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi).

August, 20th, 2021; Book Discussion on Sab ka Mangal Hoi... Poetry by Parminder Sodhi & Tandeep Tamanna; Panelists: Dr. Rajinderpal Singh Brar (Punjabi University, Patiala), Dr. Parveen Kumar (Panjab University, Chandigarh); Moderator: Dr.Munish Kumar (Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi).

July, 16th, 2021; Book Discussion on Kalap Birkh Di Adhoori Pari Katha (Anthology of Poems) By Manmohan; Panelists: Prof.Yog Raj Angrish (Department of Punjabi, Panjab University, Chandigarh), Shri Des Raj Kali (Eminent Journalist & Fiction Writer); Moderator: Dr.Munish Kumar (Asstt.Professor, Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi.

June, 18th, 2021; Book Discussion on Royals and Rebels by Dr. Priya Atwal (Facultry of History, University of Oxford, UK); Panelists: Prof. Indu Banga (Professor Emerita of History, Panjab University, Chandigarh), Prof. Rakesh Batabyal (Centre for Media Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi); Moderator: Dr. Madhuri Chawla (Associate Professor, Dyal Singh Evening College, University of Delhi).

May, 21st, 2021 - Book Discussion on Marjaniyan A play by Prof. Rawail Singh; Panelists: Dr.Pali Bhupinder Singh (Eminent Theatre-Screen Writer & Director); Dr.Jaspal Kaur Deol (Head, Dept. of Theatre & Television, Punjabi University, Patiala); Moderator: Dr.Munish Kumar (Asstt. Prof., Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi).

April, 16th, 2021 - Book Discussion on MAJLAS by Gurbachan Singh Bhullar; Panelists: S.Baldev Singh Sadaknama (Eminent Novelist & Writer); Prof. Atai Singh Sandhu (Eminent Poet, Playwright & Critic); Moderator: Dr. Munish Kumar (Asstt.Professor, Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi).

March 19, 2021 - Book Discussion on "Kavanh Des Hai Mera" A Novel by Nachhatar; Panelists: Dr.Mehal Singh (Principal, Khalsa College, Amritsar), Prof. Kirpal Kazak (Eminent Writer); Moderator: Dr.Munish Kumar (Asstt.Professor, Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi, New Delhi); It was live webcast. Report>>

Fabruary 19, 2021 - Book Discussion on "The Lost Homestead" by Marina Wheeler; Panelists: Shri Rahul Singh (Eminent Journalist), Prof. Rakesh Batabyal (Centre for Media Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi); Moderator: Dr. Madhuri Chawla (Associate Professor, Dyal Singh Evening College, University of Delhi); It was live webcast. Report>>

January 15, 2021 - Book Discussion on "Sikhs in Continental Europe: From Norway to Greece and Russia to Portugal" by Swarn Singh Kahlon; Panelists: Prof. Kristina Myrvold (Visiting Professor of Indian Religions Centre for Theology and Religious Studies Lund University, Sweden), S.Amarjit Bamrah (Chairman, SGTB Fibres & Yarns Bangalore, Karnataka, India); Moderator: Dr. Madhuri Chawla (Associate Professor Dyal Singh Evening College, University of Delhi); It was live webcast. Report>>

December 18, 2020 - Book Discussion on Sofia (Novel) by Mahinderpal Singh Dhaliwal; Panelists:
Dr.Gurmukh Singh (Punjabi University, Patiala); Dr. Parveen Kumar (Asstt. Professor, Panjab University, Chandigarh); Moderator: Dr.Munish Kumar (Asstt. Professor, Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi, New Delhi); It was live webcast. Report>>

November 20, 2020 - Book Discussion on Dr.Ganda Singh by Dr.Mohinder Singh; Panelists: Prof.P.S. Kapur (Former Pro Vice-Chancellor, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar); Dr. Dharminder Singh Ubha (Principal, Khalsa College, Patiala); Moderator: Dr. Munish Kumar (Asstt.Professor, Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi, New Delhi); It was live webcast. Report>>

October 17, 2020 - Book Discussion on Gender, Culture And Honour by Rajesh Gill (Panjab University, Chandigarh); Panelists: Prof.Malashri Lal (Formerly Dean, Academic Activities & Projects Chairperson, Research Council, University of Delhi); Prof.Renuka Singh (Chairperson, Punjabi Sahitya Sabha, New Delhi); Moderator: Prof.Madhuri Chawla (Professor, Dyal Singh Evening College, University of Delhi); It was live webcast. Report>>

Sepptember 19, 2020 - Book Discussion on Parhtal by Paramjit Singh Judge (GNDU, Amritsar); Panelists: Dr.Sarabjit singh (Professor & Chairman, School of Punjabi Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh); Prof.Surinder Kumar Deweshwar (Emeritus Fellow, UGC, New Delhi Former Professor, Panjab University, Chandigarh); Moderator: Dr.Munish Kumar (Asstt. Professor, Deshbandhu College
University of Delhi, New Delhi), It was live webcast. Report>>

August 22, 2020 - Book Discussion on Partap Singh Kairon, A Visionary by Gurinder Singh Kairon with Meeta Rajivlochan & M Rajivlochan, Panelists: Dr. M.S.Gill, Prof. Bhagwan Josh, Moderator: Dr. Madhuri Chawla at BVSSS, New Delhi. It was live webcast. Report>>

July 18, 2020 - Book Discussion on Kast Kasauti Jo Teike by Satyapal Gautam, Panelists: Dr.Satish Kumar Verma, Dr.Sudhir Kumar Baweja, Moderator: Dr.Munish Kumar at BVSSS, New Delhi. It was live webcast. Report>>

September 21, 2019 - Book Discussion on Aai Purey Di Vaa by Nain Sukh held in Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan. Panellists: Dr.Paramjeet Singh Misha and Shri Daljit Ami. Chair: Prof. Bhagwan Josh (JNU).

July 20, 2019 Book Discussion on The Camel Merchant of Philadelphia by Sarbpreet Singh. panellists: Lt.Gen.D.D.S.Sandh, Ms.Aanchal Malhotra and The author held on Saturday, 20th July at BVSSS, New Delhi.

May 18th, 2019 - Book Discussion on Socio-Econ.Conditions & Pol.Participation of Rural Woman Labourers in Punjab by Dr.  Gian Singh held in BVSSS. Panelists: Dr. Navsharan Singh & Paramjit Kaur Longowal.

April 20th, 2019 - Book Discussion on Jallianwala Bagh by Kim A.Wagner held in Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, Gole Mkt., NDelhi-1. Panelists: Prof. Harish Puri (GNDU) & Prof. K.L.Tuteja (KU).

March 16, 2019 - Book Discussion on Mrityunjay Awasthy’s Svaha (Essays in Punjabi) held in BVSSS New Delhi. Panelists: Prof. Swaraj Raj (SGGS World University, Fatehgarh Sahib) and Ms. Monika Kumar (RIE Chandigarh).

February 16, 2019 - Book Discussion on Imagining Lahore: The City That is, The City That was by Haroon Khalid held in BVSSS New Delhi. Panellists: Prof. K. L. Tuteja (Kurukshetra University) and Dr. Neera Burra (Eminent Sociologist).

January 19, 2019 : Book Discussion on Sadik Sultan Sher Shah Suri by Shri Manmohan Bawa, Panelists: Prof. Surjit Singh (PUP), Dr.Jass Mand (Jalandhar) and the author.

December 21, 2018 : Book Discussion on Parh Akh-khar Iho Buhhjie by Prof.I.D.Gaur (PU,Chd.), Panelists: Prof. Rajesh Sharma (PUP), Prof.Surjit Singh (PUP) and the author.

October 26, 2018 : Book Discussion on Dr.Anirudh Kala’s The Unsafe Asylum (Stories of Partition and Madness), Panelists include Prof.Parminder Singh (GNDU), Prof.Sucheta Mahajan (JNU) and the Author.

September 15, 2018 : Book Discussion on Punjabi Translation of Nirupama Dutts’s The Ballad of Bant Singh (A Qissa of Courage) Panelists include Prof.Harish Puri (Amritsar), Prof.Surinder S.Jodhka (New Delhi), Shri Mangat Ram(Translator) and the author Ms. Nirupama Dutt, at Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi. Report>>

July 21, 2018 : Book Discussion on Birinder Pal Singh’s Sikhs in the Deccan and North-East IndiaDiscussants include Prof.Mridula Mukherjee (JNU, Delhi), Prof. Himadri Banerjee (Kolkata) and the author at Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi. Report>>

May 19, 2018 : Book Discussion on Jaswant Deed’s Khaddi Panelists include Prof.Paramjeet Singh Romana (Bhatinda), Prof.Swaraj Raj (Patiala) and the author at Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi. Report>>

April 21, 2018 : Book Discussion on Rajesh Sharma’s Kavita Da Sama Panelists include Prof.Vivek Sachdeva (Delhi), Shri Prem Gorkhi (Jalandhar) and the author Rajesh Sharma (PUP) at Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi. Report>>

March 17, 2018 : Book Discussion on Dr. J.S. Grewal & Prof. Indu Banga’s A Political Biography of Maharaja Ripudaman Singh of Nabha (1883-1942) Panelists include Prof. K. L Tuteja (KU), Dr.Mohinder Singh (BVSSS), Co-author Prof.Indu Banga (P.U. Chadigarh) and the author at Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi. Report>>

February 17, 2018 : Book Discussion on Jaswant Singh Zafar’s Bhagat Satguru Hamara Panelists include Prof. Avtar Singh (Phagwara), Dr.Sumail Singh Sidhu (Bathinda) and the author, presided over by Dr.Sidharth (Eminent Artist) at Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi. Report>>

January 20, 2018 : Book Discussion on a Poetry book ZEEL by Manmohan, Panelists Prof.Yog Raj Angrish, (Panjab University, Chandigarh), Shri Desraj Kali (Journalist & Fiction writer) at Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi. Report>>

November 18, 2017 : Book Discussion on 1708: Dasam Guru di Deccan Pheri by Dr.Amanpreet Gill, Panelists Prof.Amarjit Singh Grewal (Ludhiana), Dr. Vanita (DU) at Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi. Report>>

October 28, 2017 : Book Discussion on A Memoir of Pre-Partition Punjab: Ruchi Ram Sahni, 1863-1948 Panelists Prof.Bhagwan Josh, Dr.Anshu Malhotra, Dr.Yogesh Snehi and the Editor Dr.Neera Burra at Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi. Report>>

September 16, 2017 : Book Discussion on SANDOOK by Amarjit Chandan, Discussants Dr.Rajesh Kumar Sharma (PUP) and Ms.Monika Kumar (RIE, CHD). Dr.Sidharth (Eminent Artist) at Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi. Report>>

August 19, 2017 : Book Discussion on "John Keay’s The Tartan Turban: In Search of Alexander Gardner" Discussants: Lt. Gen. (Dr.) D.D.S. Sandhu, PVSM, ADC (Retd.), Former Vice Chancellor, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra and Prof. Rakesh Datta, Dept. of Defence & National Security Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh at Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi. Report>>

July 15, 2017 : Book Discussion on "JASWANT SINGH NEKI" (Jivan ate Rachna) by Dr. Vanita in Panelists: Prof. Bhagwan Josh (JNU), Dr. Amrit Basra (DU) and the author. at Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi. Report>>

June 17, 2017 : Book Discussion on "VANN-TRINN" by Sukhbir, Discussants: Dr.Mohanjit (Eminent Poet), Sh.Des Raj Kali (Journalist and fiction writer), Dr.Kulvir (Associate professor, DU) at Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi. Report>>

May 20, 2017 : Book Discussion on "WALKING WITH NANAK" by Haroon Khalid, Discussants: Prof.Riyaz Punjabi, Former VC, University of Kashmir and Prof. Bhagwan Josh, Centre for Historical Studies, JNU at Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi. Report>>

April 15, 2017 : Book Discussion on "Farida Khak na Nindiye" by Prof. Ishwar Dayal Gaur, Discussants: Author along with Prof. Rana Nayar (PU, CHD.) and Prof. Nahar Singh (PU, CHD) at Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi. Report>>

March 18, 2017 : Book Discussion on "ORAL TRADITIONS & CULTURAL HERITAGE OF PUNJAB" by Prof.Surjeet Singh, Discussants shall be Author along with Prof.Ravinder Gargesh (DU) & Prof.Parminder Singh (GNDU) at Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi. Report>>

February 18, 2017 : Book Discussion on "Religious Pluralism in Punjab" by Prof.Joginder Singh, Panelists: Prof.Joginder Singh (Author), Prof.Bhagwan Josh (JNU) & Prof.Surinder S. Jodhka (JNU) at Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi. Report>>

January 21, 2017, Book Discussion on "ROLL OF HONOUR" by Daljit Ami, Panelists: Shri Daljit Ami along with Prof.Surjit Singh & Dr.Gurmukh Singh. at Punjab Literary Forum, Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi. Report>>

December 17, 2016, Book Discussion on "Punjab di Itihasic Gatha" by Raj Paul Singh, Panelists: Author along with Dr.Joginder Singh & Prof.Subhash Parihar, Presided by Prof.Harish Puri at Punjab Literary Forum, Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi. Report>>

October 15, 2016, Book Discussion on "Kisani Jeevan Di Punjabi Kahani" Edited by Dr.Ravi Ravinder, DU at Punjab Literary Forum, Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi. Report>>

September 17, 2016, Book Discussion on Jung Bahadur Goyal’s "Vishav Sahit de Shahkar Novel" at Punjab Literary Forum, Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi. Report>>

August 20, 2016, Book Discussion on Lakhwinder Singh, Kesar Singh & Rakesh Sharma’s “Agrarian Distress and Farmer Suicides in North India” at Punjab Literary Forum, Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi. Report>>

July 16, 2016, Book Discussion on Sunjeev Sahota’s book THE YEAR OF THE RUNAWAYS at Punjab Literary Forum, Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi. Report>>

June 18, 2016, Book Discussion on KONE DA SURAJ a book on collection of Poetry by Dr.Mohanjit at Punjab Literary Forum, Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi. Report>>

May 21, 2016, Book Discussion on Sh. Ram Singh’s book MAGISTRATE MUJRIM at Punjab Literary Forum, Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi. Report>>

April 16, 2016, Book Discussion on Punjabi translation of Sh.Rajmohan Gandhi’s book “Punjab–Aurangzeb Ton Mountbatten Tak Da Itihaas” by Dr.H.S. Pannu at Punjab Literary Forum, Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi. Report>>

March 19, 2016, Book Discussion on HAQ a play by Dr. Swarajbir at Punjab Literary Forum, Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi. Report>>

February 20, 2016, Book Discussion on BOL MARDANEA by Jasbeer Mand at Punjab Literary Forum, Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi. Report>>

 

So soon as thou didst love me,
So soon as thou
madest me thine,
So soon as thou madest
me the bee of the lotus
which is thy feet, Then, then,
without a word to me,
Thou didst depart;
And I knew nothing,
my love! Oh,
I knew nothing then!

- Bhai Vir Singh

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