এই বইটি সময় এবং ঘটনার সারমর্ম ক্যাপচার করে, কীভাবে নির্দিষ্ট লাইন মানুষকে একত্রিত বা বিভক্ত করতে পারে তা চিত্রিত করে। এই লাইনগুলি এক দৃষ্টিকোণ থেকে দৃশ্যমান হতে পারে কিন্তু অন্য দৃষ্টিকোণ থেকে অস্তিত্বহীন। এগুলি কেবল একজন ব্যক্তির স্মৃতিতে থাকতে পারে তবে অন্যদের দ্বারা কল্পনা করা যেতে পারে। আখ্যানটি একটি নির্দিষ্ট গল্প বলার চেষ্টা না করেই বিভিন্ন লোকের স্মৃতির একটি জটিল জাল বুনেছে। পরিবর্তে, এটি পাঠককে জড়িতদের স্মৃতি ব্যবহার করে তাদের নিজস্ব গল্প তৈরি করতে দেয়, যাদের প্রত্যেকেরই ভিন্ন অভিজ্ঞতা রয়েছে। উপন্যাসটি স্বদেশী আন্দোলন, দ্বিতীয় বিশ্বযুদ্ধ, ভারত বিভাজন এবং ঢাকা ও কলকাতায় 1963-64 সালের সাম্প্রদায়িক দাঙ্গা সহ উল্লেখযোগ্য ঐতিহাসিক ঘটনার সময় রচিত।

Vinayak, a Sahitya Akademi-award winning Hindi Novel, as a sequel to the author;s first novel 'Gobar Ganesh', according to the novelist, is the "pratismriti" (remembrance of our national-cultural memories) and the katha or narrative of India as a civilizational state. Its multi-perspectiveal, multi-centric kathana (plot), involving characters representing a cross section of Indian Society, is marked by engaging and interesting debates on such issues as gender-politics, culturalimperialism, casteism, communalism, the Kashmir-question and the condition of Kashmiri Pundits, sustainable development, ecological consciouness, swaraj or decolonization of mind, role of "Breaking India" forces comouflaged as NGO-activism, and the all0embracing nature of the spiritual that subsumes the secular, the significance of purusharthas or cardinal principles of life, etc. A sahridaya or cultivaed reader whould also relish how deftly the narrative echoes the voices of such great masters as Valmiki, Vyas, Krishna, Keats, Rike, Yeats, Eliot, Naipaul, Proust, Prasad and others.

इक्कीस साल का पृथ्वी एक अधेड़ और रहस्यमयी अघोरी ओम्‌ शास्त्री की तलाश कर रहा है, जिसे पकड़कर भारत के एक सुनसान द्वीप पर अत्याधुनिक सुविधाओं के बीच भेज दिया गया | विशेषज्ञों की एक टीम ने जब उस अघोरी को नशे की दवा दी और पूछताछ के लिए सम्मोहित किया, तो उसने दावा किया कि वह सभी चार युगों-सतयुग, त्रेता, द्वापर व कलियुग–(हिंदू धर्म के अनुसार चार युग) को देख चुका है और रामायण तथा महाभारत की घटनाओं में हिस्सा ले चुका है | जीवन के बाद मृत्यु के नियम को भी बेअसर साबित करनेवाले ओम्‌ के अविश्वसनीय अतीत से जुड़े खुलासे सभी को हैरान कर देते हैं। उस टीम को यह भी पता चला कि ओम्‌ हर युग के दूसरे अमर लोगों की भी तलाश कर रहा है। ऐसे विचित्र रहस्य अगर सामने आ गए तो प्राचीन धारणाएँ हिल जाएँगी और भविष्य की दिशा ही बदल जाएगी। तो यह ओम्‌ शास्त्री कौन है? उसे पकड़ा क्यों गया? पृथ्वी उसे क्यों ढूँढ़ रहा है? सवार हो जाइए ओम्‌ शास्त्री के रहस्यों, पृथ्वी की तलाश और हिंदू पौराणिक कथाओं के रहस्यों से भरे अन्य अमर लोगों के कारनामों की इस नाव पर, और चलिए एक रोचक और रोमांचक यात्रा पर|

The novel Dika, which means "direction" in Konkani, tells the story of a farming family from the lower middle class. It is set in the North Kanara district of Karnataka and offers a vivid portrayal of the socio-cultural life of the region's inhabitants. The plot follows Deepak and his family as they struggle to adapt to a new way of life in their village after the sudden death of Deepak's father, a policeman. Along the way, they encounter various challenges, including problematic villagers, conniving relatives, and blind faith. When Deepak's sister falls in love with a Muslim boy, he must confront societal norms and convince his mother to accept their relationship. Ultimately, Deepak leads his family to a new and free existence, breaking free from the constraints imposed on them by society. This is best exemplified in the novel's closing scene, where Deepak witnesses a lone crow moving eastward, away from its flock, in a new direction.

Everyone regarded Anna as one of the most remarkable figures produced by Tamil Nadu. His greatness stems from the widespread acclaim he received from prominent leaders of his era. His various talents demonstrate his capabilities as an effective administrator, deep thinker, prolific writer, insightful journalist, and above all, a humanitarian that leaves us in awe of his literary contributions. He observed the living conditions of Tamils during his time and aimed to instigate change through his writing and speeches. Inspired by Periyar's thoughts and pride in Tamil heritage, he emerged as a towering advocate for humanism, dedicated to protecting the Tamil community and working toward their advancement. Anna once referenced influential figures like Shelley, Byron, Keats, Coleridge, Emerson, and Bacon, remarking that they are not foreigners in the truest sense. Is Tiruvalluvar simply a Tamil? They are all global citizens and educators, and Anna holds a similar esteemed position as a worldwide citizen. Anna is recognised as a pioneer in short stories that explore the tension between tradition and modernity. He is a relentless journalist and a guiding light as a dramatist. In addition to being a remarkable orator, his political acumen further defines him as the genius of his century. In summary, Anna is a true phenomenon.

Dr. Geetha Nagabhushana's work primarily focuses on the struggles of the distressed, exploited, and naïve individuals from slums or the lowest strata of the Hindu caste system. Her unique storytelling provides a glimpse into real-life experiences that resonate deeply with us, rather than simply presenting fictional characters. The Kannada dialect used in "Baduku" deserves special recognition for its authenticity and cultural richness. Throughout the novel, the hardships faced by those in the lowest tiers of the Varna system are depicted without any apologies. The portrayal of women's struggles in "Baduku" serves as a critique of patriarchal society. The novel offers a comprehensive view of society, addressing various forms of atrocity and oppression, including issues related to class, caste, and gender, as well as the challenges faced by both urban and rural downtrodden communities. There is no fair treatment found in any of these intersections.

Prema Jayakumar provides the English translation of S.K. Pottekkar's acclaimed Malayalam novel, ' Oru Deshanthinte Katha, ' published by Sahitya Akademi in 2015. The narrative centres on Sreedharan, a boy from Athiranippadam, portraying villagers' lives through the perspectives of the narrator and other characters. Set during British India, the story begins with Sreedharan's return to his hometown after more than 40 years. He is dropped near a petrol overhead tank on the site of his teenage love's house. He recounts the lives of the residents of Athiranippadam. The novel is segmented into five parts: childhood, early youth, teenage years, and a final section called "marmarangal." It features a story told by Velu Mooper, who witnesses events after Sreedharan's father's death, following his extensive travels to North India, Africa, and Europe. Throughout the story, he encounters individuals who leave lasting impressions from different stages of life, including Emma from Switzerland, a Bengali Babu, his half-brothers Kunhappu and Gopalettan (who caused him suffering by contracting syphilis), the mother goddess psyche of a Tamil Brahmin woman, with whom he longs, a girl who loved him unrequitedly before dying of tuberculosis, pranks with the " Supper Circuit Set, " lost loves, profound loneliness, his father's legendary life, and his journeys across continents. He started by dropping off his widowed mother at her family's home, initially at Elanhippoyil, then heading to Bombay- a solitary voyage into the vast, bewildering world, as SKP describes. This haunting autobiographical novel spans about 60 years of history, reflecting on themes of memory, nostalgia, hardship, dreams, and numbness. It concludes with a monologue: "Forgive me, the representative of the new generation of Athiranippadam, forgive me for trespassing into your land, and consider me merely an antique collector, a non-native!"

Daatu is a powerful novel that explores the rigid boundaries of caste and community in rural India, and what it takes to cross them. Set in Karnataka, the story unfolds around deeply entrenched social structures where identity is dictated by birth, and every step outside those boundaries comes at a cost. At its core, Daatu is about transgression — the act of “crossing over.” Whether it is caste, relationships, or social norms, the novel examines what happens when individuals challenge the invisible lines that define their lives. The narrative is layered with realism, capturing village life with honesty and nuance. It reflects how traditions, power, and fear shape human behaviour, while also revealing moments of resistance, dignity, and change. Recognised as a significant work in Indian literature, Daatu offers readers not just a story, but a lens into the complexities of caste, morality, and social transformation.

Post Box No. 203, Nala Sopara by Chitra Mudgal is an extremely moving, sensitive, urgent novel about the life of a transgender, Vinod is an all-rounder in school, a promising mathematician, in love with a girl, the object of envy by friends. Forceful separation from his family by a gang of hijras pushes him into the darkest dungeons of society. His childhood is destroyed due to the reluctance of his family to disclose his identity to society but he refuses to give up his dreams of living normal life. The novel also projects a beautiful relationship between mother and son. Read on to find what happens to his zeal... a thought-provoking and riveting tale of love, separation, pain, grit, couragem friendship, conspiracy, barbarity and undying hope.

English translation by K Chellapen of Kove Manisekharan's Sahitya Akademi award winning Tamil Novel Kutrala Kurinji. Sahitya Akademi Award 2013

ಮೂಲ ಲೇಖಕರು : ಸೈರಸ್‌ ಮಿಸ್ತ್ರಿ ಕನ್ನಡಕ್ಕೆ : ಬಿ.ಆರ್‌.ಜಯರಾಮರಾಜೇ ಅರಸ್‌ ನಾಟಕ, ಪತ್ರಿಕೋದ್ಯಮ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದ ನಂಟಿನ ಜೊತೆಗೆ ಸಣ್ಣ ಕತೆಗಾರನಾಗಿ ವ್ಯಾಪಕ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಕೃಷಿ ಮಾಡಿರುವ ಸೈರಸ್‌ ಮಿಸ್ತ್ರಿ ಅವರ ‘ಕ್ರಾನಿಕಲ್‌ ಆಫ್‌ ಎ ಕಾರ್ಪ್ಸ್‌ ಬೇರರ್‌’ ಇಂಗ್ಲಿಷ್‌ ಕಾದಂಬರಿಯ ಅನುವಾದ ಈ ಹೊತ್ತಿಗೆ. 2013ನೇ ಸಾಲಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಅಕಾಡೆಮಿ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ ಪಡೆದ ಈ ಕೃತಿಯನ್ನು ಬಿ.ಆರ್‌.ಜಯರಾಮರಾಜೇ ಅರಸ್‌ ಅನುವಾದಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಕಾದಂಬರಿಯ ಪುಟ ತಿರುವಿದಂತೆ ಕಥೆಯು ಬಾಂಬೆಯಲ್ಲಿ 1942ನೇ ಇಸವಿಯ ವರ್ತಮಾನ ಕಾಲದಿಂದ ಆರಂಭವಾಗಿ ಭೂತಕಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಾಗುತ್ತಾ ಅಪೂರ್ಣ ಭವಿಷ್ಯ ಬಿಚ್ಚಿಕೊಳ್ಳುತ್ತಾ ಮುನ್ನಡೆದಿದೆ. ಇಲ್ಲಿ ‘ಎಲ್ಚಿ’ (ಫಿರೋಜ್‌ ಎಲ್ಚಿದಾನ) ಕಥಾನಾಯಕ. ಪಾರ್ಸಿ ಉಪಜಾತಿಗೆ ಸೇರಿದ ಅಸ್ಪೃಶ್ಯರಾದ ಹೆಣಹೊರುವವರ ಬದುಕಿನ ವೃತ್ತಾಂತ ಇಲ್ಲಿದೆ. ಫಿರೋಜ್‌ ಸಮಾಜದ ಪ್ರಬಲ ವರ್ಗಕ್ಕೆ ಸೇರಿದ ಪುರೋಹಿತರೊಬ್ಬನ ಮಗ. ‘ಖಾಂಧಿಯಾ’ (ಹೆಣ ಹೊರುವವರು) ಜಾತಿಗೆ ಸೇರಿದ ಸೆಪಿಡೆಹ್‌ (ಸೆಪ್ಪಿ) ಎಂಬುವವಳನ್ನು ಪ್ರೀತಿಸುತ್ತಾನೆ. ಮಗಳನ್ನು ಮದುವೆಯಾಗಬೇಕಾದರೆ ಹೆಣ ಹೊರುವ ವೃತ್ತಿ ಸ್ವೀಕರಿಸಿ, ತಮ್ಮ ಜೊತೆಯೇ ಬದುಕಬೇಕು ಎನ್ನುವ ಸೆಪ್ಪಿ ತಂದೆಯ ಷರತ್ತಿಗೆ ಒಪ್ಪಿ ಆಕೆಯನ್ನು ಮದುವೆಯಾಗುತ್ತಾನೆ. ಇದಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ತಂದೆ, ತಾಯಿ, ಸಮುದಾಯವನ್ನೂ ತೊರೆದು ಬರುತ್ತಾನೆ. ಮಗಳ ಜನನದ ಸಂದರ್ಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಸೆಪ್ಪಿ ನಿಧನ, ಎಲ್ಚಿ ಬದುಕಿಗೆ ತಿರುವಾಗುತ್ತದೆ. ಆತ, ಈ ನೋವಿನಲ್ಲೂ, ತುಳಿತಕ್ಕೊಳಗಾಗುತ್ತಿರುವ ಖಾಂಧಿಯಾ ಜನರ ಬದುಕಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಬದಲಾವಣೆ ತರುವತ್ತ ಪಾರ್ಸಿ ಪಂಚಾಯತ್‌ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ದಂಗೆಯನ್ನೂ ಆರಂಭಿಸುತ್ತಾನೆ. ದ್ವಿತೀಯಾರ್ಧದಲ್ಲಿ ಕಥೆಯ ಈ ನಿರೂಪಣೆ ಭಾರತದ ಸ್ವಾತಂತ್ರ್ಯ ಸಂಗ್ರಾಮದ ಘಟನೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಸಮಾನಾಂತರವಾಗಿ ಸಾಗುತ್ತದೆ. ಉಸಿರು ಬಿಗಿಹಿಡಿದು ಕಥೆಯನ್ನು ಓದುವಂತೆ ಪ್ರೇರೇಪಿಸುತ್ತದೆ. ಪಾರ್ಸಿ ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಯು ಕೃತಿಯುದ್ದಕ್ಕೂ ಉಸಿರಾಡಿದೆ. ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯಕ್ಕೆ ಹೊಸತನ್ನು ಸೇರಿಸುವಲ್ಲಿ ಈ ಕೃತಿ ಯಶಸ್ವಿಯಾಗಿದೆ.

Jatara is a novella (1988) that deals with the predicament of women in the countryside. It graphically captures the realities of the village society in Telangana as major and minor characters come alive. The writer presents the theme of corruption in all its stark dimensions-physical and moral degradation, psychological and emotional blackmail, and surrender to superstitions and deceit from the point of view of the protagonist. The author remains objective, a bystander, in focusing on the bright and dark sides of the rural society, on interpersonal relations, and their belief systems, while subtly suggesting what was needed. For its humanist vision and gripping narrative, the novella remains a classic in Telugu fiction.

Carvalho is one of the most widely read and admired novels of Tejaswi. It is a novek which can be read at varioud levels as it presents many worlds. The dream if science and mystery and the everyday world of ordinary but amazing men and women. The novel explored the various facets of our complex civilisation like agriculture law and politics. It is a novel which will apppeal to readers of all ages. To Children it will appeal as a story of adventure, mystery and thrill; grown-ups can enjoy it as a work which offers stimulating insights into the world of men and women and Nature, and connoisseurs of art can see in it a baffling and inviting vision of art and metaphysics and wisdom.

Two Letters is the English translation of the Sahitya Akademi Award-winning Maithili novel, Du Patra. The novel is structured as two letters, written by two women to two men, not to one another. The narrative centres on four characters, with the two men being the recipients of the letters. The two women, placed at opposite ends of the cultural spectrum and value systems, grapple with the fundamentals of the cultural dichotomy between the West and India, under the shadow of their personal tragedies. The novel delves deeply into the women's inner selves and psyches. The first letter is written by Indu to her husband, Surendra, who has been in the USA for about a decade. When Ramesh, a cousin of Indu, goes to the USA for about a year and meets Surendra, he is introduced to a young American woman, Jessica, with whom he develops a friendship. On coming back home, Ramesh sends a copy of Indu's letter (written to her husband) to Jessica. The second letter is written by Jessica to Ramesh. Experimental in form, the novel is pacy in prose and intense in narrative.

The novel narrates the story of the Hindu epic Mahabharata, primarily using monologue as a literary technique. Several principal characters from the original Mahabharata reminisce about their entire lives. Both the setting and the context for the reminiscence are the onset of the Kurukshetra War. Parva is acknowledged as S.L. Bhyrappa's greatest work. Non-Kannadigas who have read it in its Hindi and Marathi translations consider it one of the masterpieces of modern Indian literature. It transforms an ancient legend into a modern novel. In this process, it has gained rational credibility and a human perspective. The main incident, the Bharata war, symbolic of the birth pangs of a new world order, depicts a heroic but vain effort to arrest the disintegration and continue the prevailing order. It is viewed from the standpoints of the partisan participants and judged with reference to the objective understanding of Krishna. Narration, dialogue, monologue, and commentary are all employed for its presentation. Shot through with irony, pity, and objective understanding, the novel ends with the true tragic vision of faith in life and hope for mankind. Parva has been translated into several major Indian languages: Bengali, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu, apart from English. The novel narrates the story of the Hindu epic Mahabharata, primarily using monologue as a literary technique. Several principal characters from the original Mahabharata reminisce about their entire lives. Both the setting and the context for the reminiscence are the onset of the Kurukshetra War.

बारहो मास उपन्यास साहित्य अकादेमी द्वारा पुरस्कृत मराठी उपन्यास बारोमास मैथिली अनुवाद अछी। एही उपन्यास भारतीय कृषि अर्थव्यवस्था रीढ़ - हमरा सभक किसानक ओही सभ समस्या पर व्यापक दृष्टि देल गेल अछी जे ओ लोकनि खुजल व्यापार नीति आ भूमण्डलीकरण कारणे भोगी रहलाह अछी। बारह महीनामे समेटल किसानक वेदना-कथाके एहि उपन्यासमे महाराष्ट्रक किसान सुभाराव आ हुनक परिवार इर्द-गिर्द बुनल गेल अछी उपन्यास अन्तमे सुभाराव निपत्ता होयब प्रतीकात्मक रूपसै किसानक मुख्यधारासै “निपत्ता” होयबाक एकटा दुखद परिदृश्य प्रस्तुत करैत अछी।

आरण्यक भारतीय साहित्यमे अनेक एहन महान विभूति लोकनि छथी जे अपना कृतित्व साँ अपन युग आ समकालीन परिदृष्क समृद्ध कयलनि अछि आ ओकरा एक नव दृष्टि प्रदान कयलनि अछि। एहि उपन्यासमे उपन्यासकार 'प्रकृत प्रदत' वन-संपादमे प्रकृति चित्रण, मानवीय संवेदनाक घटित घटनाकाँ अनुभवक आधार पर मनुष्यक लेल एक एहन कथानकक निर्माण कयलनि अछि, जाहिसाँ जीवन-जगतक सत्यता बहुत लग साँ देखल गेल अछि। ई एक अनुपम, अनुभूतिपूर्ण स्मृति-कथा अछि जे मनुष्य जीवनक आख्यान आ ओकर यात्राकाँ सार्थक करैत अछि। ई एक प्रकरें मानव जीवक एकांत समानुभूतिशील साहचर्यक आख्यान थीक।

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प्राचीन साहित्य में नायिका का चित्रण प्रेम की प्रतिमा के रूप में, पति की छाया के रूप में, आज्ञाकारिणी दासी के रूप में ही हुआ है। अपवाद के रूप में नारी कभी-कभी कुटिल और दुष्टा के रूप में भी चित्रित हुई है, परन्तु बुद्धिमान, विवेकशील और पति को सही सलाह देनेवाली दृढ़ नारी का रूप साहित्य में कम ही देखने को मिलता ‘महाभारत’ की गांधारी को देखें...गांधारी जैसी विवेकशील नारी ने यदि पतिव्रत धर्म की ग़लत व्याख्या के कारण आँखों पर पट्‌टी न बाँधी होती, तो महाभारत की कथा आज दूसरी होती, नीति-निपुण मंदोदरी यदि उतनी विनम्र और सहनशील नहीं होती, और उसने वीर पुत्र और विवेकशील सम्बन्धियों को समझा-बुझाकर अपना पक्ष मज़बूत कर लिया होता, तो पराक्रमी रावण अपनी लालसा के कारण यूँ पूरे परिवार को नष्ट नहीं कर पाता। प्रस्तुत उपन्यास में नायिका जेन आयर के व्यक्तित्व के कई पहलू हमें देखने को मिलते हैं—प्रथम तो वीरांगना किशोरी; फिर एक विवेकशील संयमी नवयौवना, निष्ठावान और दृढ़ चरित्र की युवती और अन्त में शरीर की अपेक्षा आत्मा को महत्त्व देनेवाली एक परिपक्व स्त्री का रूप। जेन आयर में अपनी क्षमता पर विश्वास, अपने स्वतंत्र व्यक्तित्व की अनुभूति और उसके महत्त्व की समझ स्पष्ट दिखलाई पड़ती है। प्यार के ऊष्ण, पिघला देनेवाले प्रस्ताव के समक्ष भी वह विवेक का दामन नहीं छोड़ती और अपने व्यक्तित्व का गौरव बनाए रखने में सदा सजग रहती है। स्त्री-पुरुष समानता की प्रबल पक्षधर तथा नारी की आर्थिक स्वाधीनता की सशक्त समर्थक शार्लोट ब्रॉन्टे की बहुचर्चित-बहुप्रशंसित नायिका-प्रधान कृति है—जेन आयर।

Karmeleena- Damodar Mauzo's Award Winning Novel translated by S. M. Krishna Rao from Konkani to English.