Of Buddies , Books and Bachpan.‪.‬ Hema Jairam and Anjana Tripathi

Today we read togther the 28th part of 'Parti:Parikatha' written by Shri Phaneeshwar Nath Renuji. The part is replete with nuanced revelations about human character and society and surprisingly this remains unchanged even today. Politicking is at its thickest in Paranpur, Jitendra Mishra seemingly meditative and his paramour Tajmani bolder...
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Presenting the 27th part of the beautiful rural saga 'Parti:Parikatha' written by Shri Phaneeshwar Nath Renuji. The part is sprinkled with jocularity and sarcasm, sweetness and cynicism, wisdom and innocence... And as always, one is compelled to pause and think, even after more than 75 years of its creation.
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And 'Of Buddies, Books and Bachpan' completes 3 wonderful years of reading books and reliving precious childhood memories this week! And aptly, in the 26th part of "Parti:Parikatha", Shri Phaneeshwar Nath Renuji makes the characters go through periods of deep introspection and retrospection, while helping us with new perspectives with regards to human behaviour and thought process. The episode centres around the Mishra father-son duo and their mysterious lives! Do tune in.

In the 25th part of "Parti:Parikatha" Shri Phaneeshwar Nath Renuji will surprise us with yet another twist. He will take us from the "Planters Club" exposing the hypocrisy of the then ruling class, to the metamorphosis of a simple Nattiin ( entertainer)to a leader of her community and so much more. In his inimitable style, Renuji brings to life Paranpur and compels us to think. And we find plenty to talk about as always.  Do tune in.

So happy to be in conversation today with Professor Vidyanand Jha, who is a Maithili poet, short story writer and literary critic. The analysis of Maithili literature and Renuji, precious nuggets about the culture of Mithila, his thoughts on the age-old struggles of natives of Kosi region, pain of sidelined Maithili language and so much more was shared by him today. And does that not apply to most regional languages and cultures? Do listen..

Paranpur express is in its last leg as we read the 24th part of the amazing saga "Parti:Parikatha" created by Shri Phaneeshwar Nath Renuji. The story has become a living, breathing soul now- with its own quirks, mysteries, fancies. Do not miss out on this wonderful tale..