About The Event
Literature mirrors society and great writers are seers of life! Jashn-E-Qalam celebrates the genius of eminent litterateurs with dramatic readings and performances of their notable works. In the process, becoming a reason for all to meet, share and most importantly listen!
Rajendra Yadav (28 August 1929 28 October 2013) is one of the main literary figures of India who, brought a 'New Wave' in post independence Hindi fiction. Fiercely independent of thought, he heralded a modern sensibility in Indian Literature through his trailblazing original works and translations alike. Giving new direction and radically shaping the form and content of story writing, he forged ahead as a major architect of 'Nai Kahani' movement. In all his major writings he revolts against inhibiting traditional values and orthodox precepts as well as sociopolitical chicanery in modern times. He edited the literary magazine Hans, which was founded by Munshi Premchand in 1930 but ceased publication in 1953. Yadav relaunched it on 31 July 1986. He has been widely translated in all the Indian languages and main foreign ones, frequently appearing in reputed journals, newspapers, anthologies, and books both in India and abroad.
Dramatic Readings of Selected Short Stories.
Rajendra Yadav (28 August 1929 28 October 2013) is one of the main literary figures of India who, brought a 'New Wave' in post independence Hindi fiction. Fiercely independent of thought, he heralded a modern sensibility in Indian Literature through his trailblazing original works and translations alike. Giving new direction and radically shaping the form and content of story writing, he forged ahead as a major architect of 'Nai Kahani' movement. In all his major writings he revolts against inhibiting traditional values and orthodox precepts as well as sociopolitical chicanery in modern times. He edited the literary magazine Hans, which was founded by Munshi Premchand in 1930 but ceased publication in 1953. Yadav relaunched it on 31 July 1986. He has been widely translated in all the Indian languages and main foreign ones, frequently appearing in reputed journals, newspapers, anthologies, and books both in India and abroad.
Dramatic Readings of Selected Short Stories.
