1960’s was an era of literary experimentation and introspection. The
stories often reflected on the juggernaut of rapid urbanisation and the
social changes transforming post-independence India. Gyanranjan, despite
having written far fewer stories than his contemporaries became one of
the most...
Published 05/10/24
Shekhar Joshi was born in Almora, Uttarakhand. His stories carried his home in them. An important voice in the ‘Nayi Kahani’ movement of Hindi literature, Joshi’s stories talked of the struggles of his people, their poverty, exploitation and resistance. This story ‘Dajyu’ was also made into a...
Published 04/25/24