Pahal (meaning A beginning in Hindi) is[1] a literary magazine in the Hindi language published since 1973.[2] Created by Gyanranjan,[3] the noted Hindi novelist and short-story writer, from Jabalpur,[4] the magazine publishes poetry, fiction, non-fiction, critique and essays on issues of contemporary interest in three to four issues a year.
Ideology
editPahal has held a distinct leftist leaning right since its inception, partly as founding editor Gyanranjan is a noted leftist intellectual. Pahal has always emphasized depicting the complexities of modern Indian society and its problems, such as the issues of Dalit and women's emancipation.
Pahal booklets
editPahal also occasionally publishes booklets, often featuring the works of prominent foreign authors, long poems and debates on topics of socio-political significance. Past booklets have introduced readers, often for the first time, to the works of such stalwarts of world literature as Miroslav Holub, Afzal Ahmed Sayyed and Edward Said. A recent booklet focused on poetry from the North-eastern states of India, often referred to as the Seven Sisters.
Pahal Sammaan
editEvery year, Pahal chooses an outstanding author writing in Indian languages for the Pahal Samman, its annual literary award. As a rule, the award-ceremony is held in the home-town of the author.
References
edit- ^ "कुछ पंक्तियां". pahalpatrika.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- ^ Karmendu Shishir. "Pahal: A Movement" (PDF). Pahal. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
- ^ Chevalier, Tracy (1993). Contemporary world writers. St. James Press. p. 220. ISBN 978-1-55862-200-5.
- ^ "Journals of resurgence". Frontline. 18 June 2005. Archived from the original on 26 May 2011. Retrieved 20 September 2010.
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