Yaadon Ka Daakiya

Kal tumhari yaad ka daakiya aya tha ghar pe

ek chitthi thi uske hath me

wahi dhundhla peela sa kagaz

jispe kabhi likha tha pyar tumne

peepal ke sookhe patte samaan

bikhar gayi main tumhari soch tale

fir khusi ka ek aansu chhalak aya

maine dekha usme, tumhara aksh nazar aa rha tha

tumhari muskaan mere hotho pe baith gayi thi

maine dunia se nazar chura k aaine ko takaa tha fir

apni aankho me tumhari aankho ko dekh rahi thi

tumhara wo itminan se mujhe niharna bahut yad aya

tumhari chhuan si mehsoos hone lagi thi mujhe

kuch waqt aisa hi bitaya tha humne sath me

fir kiya solah shringar maine

socha ki tum mann ki aankho se jarur dekh loge mujhe

dil khush tha bahut

hatho me choori aur sindoor bhi lagaya tha sar pe

kal tumhari yaad ka daakiya aya tha ghar pe

 - (c) Kamal Paneru

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Road Accident: A Terrifying Journey

I was traveling to Nainital from Delhi, a journey of 300 km. I took my bus from Anand Vihar bus stand and boarded on at 8:00 p.m. Fog was too dense in the nearby area, hence driver to prevent any trouble to passengers was driving the bus quite slowly. All passengers were packed under their blankets and the warmness of AC. Things were going quite well until that moment. It was, I think, Kashipur area, a border of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. It was 1:00 a.m. at night and the road was clear, I could see twinkling lights at horizon. To save the time, driver sped up the bus without letting passenger disturbed. I with ear buds enjoying movie on mobile, my eyes were turning sleepy. Two bicycles were crawling on road and our bus was to overtake that. And yes! We did it. Then, a thing happened which I had not expected. A Mahindra Bolero overtook our bus in speed at stopped at the mid of road with roaring of tires, so did our bus. A Punjabi person came out of driver seat of that Bolero and started to seek something under his seat after opening the door. He took out a Kirpan and approached our bus with running feet. He with full of his power hit that weapon on the front glasses of our bus, in no second glass broke and scattered into thousands of small pieces, he then, even after resist by driver, broke all window glasses one by one and abused driver a lot. I was stunned on it, everybody woke up with that noise, we were trapped there. He also fused the headlights of our bus and then ran away. There was no light on the road so it was quite difficult for driver to drive in such darkness, then two of passengers took out their big torch and set next to driver to show the path, with speed less than 20 km we reached the police station after 2 hours and filed a complaint against that person stating his vehicle number.

-- Kamal Paneru

Reviews on "Another Tale of Two Cities"

Review Point: 3.5 out of 5

Author: Ezhuth Aani

Publisher: Inspire India

Genre: Fiction/Historical

ISBN: 978-93-85783-86-9

Page Count: 303

Edition: First, 2016

Platform

Story is knitted in the historical plot of 15th century. Adithya a messenger of Angkor empire is on a mission to find a person who can save the dynasty. Travelling thousands of kilometres, he reaches dense forests of China where he meets Gnani, who is known to all past and present of all dynasties. Here, Adithya also meets his daughter Mandagini and feels love for her. Getting permission from him, he continues to his journey and comes to know more about Buddhism. On the other hand, Mahendra another warrior from Angkor trapped into empire of Hongxi Emperor is compelled to conceive with queen. Will Mahendra be able to escape from the place? Is there any link between Mahendra and Adithya? What's hidden in the hills and forests of South India and Sri Lanka? Will they be able to save their dynasty? How will Gnani help them? To know, go through the Another Tale of Two Cities.

Strength of the Book

Amazing plot is set with well-defined terminology. Story from the very first page covers the interest of readers and rises their beat with journey of Adithya. A deep knowledge of Buddhism is included which drags the attention of readers toward the religion. Character justification impacts the narration. The unique way of present things is added which makes author a distinguished narrator. Not only Buddhism but also dynasties of 15th centuries are depicted in quite detail which let the readers to have glance of history in a beautiful manner. It seems author has researched the topics well and focused on Angkor after perfect matter of study. Revealing each and everything and beautifying the places and characters is unbeatable.

Weakness of the Book

At mid of first and second part, story leaves the interest. Scenario of Hongxi Emperor and situation of Mahendra there seems quite illogical. At the very beginning, it does not seem that the things are going on in past.

Conclusion

It is hard to find a book which is actually in other language and then comes in other language with this amazing taste. Amazing translation (Prof Parvati Vasudev and Mr Anandan Kasinathan) is done for this book. Author has put his best to create the scenario in reality. This could be more if not included the love scenario with the taste of Mandagini. The way author has included things step-by-step makes the novel theme strong with each page turn. There are only few writers in India (i.e. Anand Neelkanthan, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, Shreyas Bhave) who make a space for themselves with their writing and here Author Ezhuth (Ananthakumarasamy Ramanathan) has made milestone of his name. Holding a world inside, this book shows the maturity level of writing of any author. Besides, I personally believe that to write such books is the biggest challenge.

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Kamal Paneru

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नोटगिरी

जब से देश में नोट जाली हो गये !

मेरे शहर में अमीरों के मकान खाली  गये !!

रुतबा था जिनका दुनिया में हर चौखट पर 

आज वही कुछ चोर तो कुछ मवाली हो गये !!

तिनके तिनके को भटक रहे अब अपना ही जनाज़ा ले कर 

इज़्ज़त वाले लोग समाज़ में अब एक गाली हो गये !!

बढ़ रही है दिलों की धड़कन तेज़ रफ़्तार से 

सर्वगुण संपन्न भी एक टूटी डाली हो गये !!

ये कैसी शब है हर जगह मायूसी 

वो लोग और थे जो किन्नरों की ताली हो गये !!

सुन्न से पड़े हैं अब चुपचाप घर के किसी कोने में 

चंद लम्हो में सब एक गरीब की थाली हो गये !!

जो सुना करते थे संगीत को पैमाने में उतार कर

वो आज महफ़िलों में बस एक क़व्वाली हो गये !!

ना पूछ मुझसे कमल तू गरीबी का आलम 

महलों में रहने वाले तो अब रुदाली हो गये !!

- कमल पनेरू

Diwali aa rhi hai

Suna hai Diwali aa rhi hai
Kisi ke ghar to kisi ki dukaane sajne lagi hain
Koi gumsum ab bhi baitha hai ek roti ki talaash me
Suna hai Diwali aa rhi hai
Koi khus hai naye kapdo aur uphaar se
Koi pet bharne ki umeed lagaye baitha h is tyohar se
Suna hai Lakshmi ghar ghar aaegi
Footpath par sone wala wo ab bhi pareshan hai
mera to ghar hi nahi, Laxmi kaise aaegi
Suna hai Diwali aa rahi hai
Haan kuch lights laga di hain ghar k bahar
Dikhawa bhi to jaruri hai
Saaf safai me kuch almari me 500 rs bhi mile hain
Inse bhagwan ko kharidna hai bazar me
Un murtiyo par thoda sa mol bhav bhi to karna hai
Suna hai Diwali aa rahi hai
Khus hai dil mithai aur khusi bhar jaega is ehsaas me
Koi gumsum ab bhi baitha hai ek roti ki talaash me
Haan is bar patakhe nahi jalaaunga
almari wale 500 rs se gareeb ko khana jarur khilaunga
taki wo bhi keh sake
suna hai Diwali aa rahi hai

- (c) Kamal Paneru


#spread_happiness_among_poor

Reviews on "A Road Not Traveled"

Review Point: 3.5 out of 5

Author: J. Alchem
Publisher: StoryMirror
Genre: Fiction

Page Count: 198

Edition: First, 2016

Platform

Book is about three faces motivational speaker Niorgast Stinvins, political advisor Doilin Flenk and journalist Bakintin Lenit working together for a mission. All things begin when one day Niorgast receives an unknown call to be present at a specific place. There, he meet with mind-turner software engineer Albormi Menhtis. Anbormi presents his idea to unit the world as one country. Skipping at first, all get motivated by his words and do proceed their work for it. Meanwhile, they work together firstly to manage the problems of Niorgast's country and then spread their hands. Will they be able to accomplish their mission? What hurdles would they face? Will government of their countries support their idea? What plans would they make for their mission? Why they choose to work for this mission? To know, go through the ride of A Road Not Traveled.

Strength of the Book

Quite impressive platform having this book is a way to have peace in the entire world. Connecting all professionals people at one place and tiding them with the single thread of depiction, novel goes well with really effective dialogues. Way of centralising on one person while describing all the other things, keeping on track, is amazing. Each and every turn is connected and goes very step by step. Buttered with the good way of narration, story turns crispy with short stanzas by character Albormi Menhtis. Writer has put more effort to make the done and doing appearing real. The way story is and the way shock has given to readers make it outstanding narration. God is with us is shown well with the example of Himalaya.

Weakness of the Book

At many places, writer diverts from the topic. Also, weak narration is presented after the dialogues at couple of pages. Bit grammatical issues along with mixture of US English and British English is also presented. Writer makes confuse readers describing other things in other manner. The pace and the tone of novel mismatches. Many times, it seems, story is not fictional and writer has introduced academic way. In between, story drops the interest and goes as pale. The last chapter is always strength of any narration but it goes quite simple as all the stuff is concluded up to the previous one.

Conclusion

At first attempt, to present such thing is amazing and beyond appreciation. Grasping title with outstanding story line, this book is a must read. Giving the unique and quite different idea of uniting the entire world under one roof is impressive. The way image of Albormi Menhtis is presented is best to define a motivational character and its effect. Yes! there are thousands of problems people are suffering from and many of them are just because of borders. Writer has insisted this thing quite well and provided better solution with an example of exchanging $1 with $1 gives $1 but exchanging 1 thought gives 375 ideas. Good ending is given to the story. Cover page really looks good and suits perfectly to the theme. Those who seek story other than love can have this bite of perfection. Author secure a place in the bookshelves of readers for his book.

Review Point

3.5 out of 5

Review by -
Kamal Paneru

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