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THIS WEEK FOR YOU 22ND JUNE TO 28TH JUNE 2014 Writers who enriched Dogri 1. ARIES: 7. LIBRA : You may expect an action-packed week Ganesha feels that although you may be in a pow- ahead, predicts Ganesha. Travel, predom- erful position in your company, you will not O P Sharma stories in Dogri. He was This distinguished Dogri poet wrote poetry, radio inantly for official work, may keep you throw your weight around, but shall treat every- bestowed the Padam play, operas as also translated many texts. Another shuttling from pillar to post, leaving you one with great dignity and patience, which will The story of the pioneers of Dogri stalwarts is both very little time to comply with your per- win the hearts of all your subordinates. And, Shri title for his rich con- field in which Madhukar has made his mark is com- sonal responsibilities. But, rest assured they will, in turn, put their heart and soul into interesting and informative. In this article, the contri- tribution to culture and pilation of many volumes of Dogri folklore and nine that this hectic phase will prove to be very their work, which you know will eventually benefit bution of four leading lights of Dogri writers has been literature. volumes of Dogri-Dogri dictionary during his tenure beneficial for you in your professional life. Your reputa- you and your company. Your decision-making too will be spot- analyzed for their crucial role in the development of tion for being sincere, dedicated and hard-working will on. You are also not one to rest on your laurels, so you will make Born on April 14, as an Editor in the J&K Academy of Art, Culture and spread far and wide. However, while traveling you will get conscious efforts to improve your skills, and broaden the scope the Dogri language and its literature. of your knowledge, which is imperative in this age where tech- 1914, Shastri did Languages. Ekottarhati is a book of Dogri verse to a chance to meditate on your present circumstances, and nology is changing at a break-neck speed. On the financial front, Dinoo Bhai Pant Matriculation from Sri verse translation of 101 Bangla poems of Nobel Lau- you may even come up with some brilliant decisions this is one of the better weeks in the recent times, and you shall regarding your personal life. Ganesha says this phase is have enough funds to take care of all the expected expenses. Born at Panthal vil- Ranbir Multi-Lateral reate Rabindra Nath Tagore. This work was under- favourable for buying or selling property, so you may ini- However, you may still feel something is amiss. Either you are too lage near Katra in an School, Parade and lat- taken by him in 1961 during the centenary celebra- tiate such a transaction without any hesitation. On the tired or you need some nice, long chat with a friend. orthodox family with er passed Pragya and tions of Gurudev Rabindra Nath Tagore. health front, though, things may be a bit delicate, so take 8. SCORPIO: good care of it. Although you love to stick to the tried and meager means, Pant’s Visharad in Sanskrit His collection of poems “Dola Kun Thapeya” won 2. TAURUS tested ways both at work and home, this early childhood was full and then completed the him the award from the J&K Academy of Art, Cultur- This may not exactly be a work-oriented week somehow the monotony of your week, so your professional life shall work could make you feel very dull and of difficulties which course of Shastri from al and Languages in 1964-65. While in the year 1967 largely take a backseat. Even in your lazy, foretells Ganesha. You must try to strengthened him to face Raghunath Pathshala, he was conferred a Robe of Honour by the Academy. personal life, it is not so much your inject some spice into your life by doing life with a positive out- Jammu. Subsquently, Madhukar’s another publication “Padam Gokhroo”, a relationships which will take the cen- something new that you always wanted to do but never tre-stage, but your monetary affairs. had the time or resources. Explore your surroundings, look. Pant had to leave he did MA Sanskrit from University of Punjab, Lahore collection of poems was also awarded the first prize Though there will be no dearth of money and you will surely find something fascinating to do. his education midway to in 1943 and became a Lecturer in Prince of Wales by the J&K State Cultural Academy in 1990-91. inflow, you may be wondering as to where it is all going, Ganesha also advises you to change your attitude which means that you have either not budgeted your towards work, and approach it in different ways instead support his family. College (now Gandhi Memorial, Science College), In 1962 Madhukar joined the J&K Academy of Art, expenses properly, or your budget has gone off the of taking the same approach every time. Keep an open Dinoo Bhai Pant Jammu and retired in 1970 . He was Senior Fellow Culture and Language as editor and edited its quar- rails. This, Ganesha says, requires serious concentra- mind and don't be prejudiced towards anything or any- made a great contribu- from 1970 to 1975 at the University of Jammu in the terly journal, Sheeraza. tion, a thorough analysis of your expenditure, and a one. Be receptive to any ideas or suggestions that your firm resolve not to spend on unnecessary objects in colleagues may have. If you don't change with changing tion in the promotion of Dogri Department. He remained Chief Editor of Dogri future. It is true that you do want to give a very materi- times, you are bound to get left behind. Students will the Dogri language. His Dictionary project (1977-1987) in the Cultural Acad- Padma Sachdev find studies to be a big burden. ally comfortable life to your near and dear ones, but it outstanding Gutlun, emy. The 6-volumes work of Dogri Dictionary is a An eminent would be foolish if you end up exceeding your credit 9. SAGITTARIUS Dogri poet and card limits. On the health front, don't neglect taking the This appears to be an average week on the Shehar Pehlo Pehl Gae proved an instant hit in 1944. unique contribution to the development of the Dogri suggest medications. professional front, foretells Ganesha. There Mangu De Chhbeel, a collection of Dogri poems, language. prose writer, Pad- 3. GEMINI is nothing much to look forward to, but ma Sachdev has then there is nothing to be worried about Veer Gulab (Khand Kavya) brought glory to this poet Prof Shastri has carved out a place for himself in Ganesha feels that you shall be very restless left indelible this week on the professional front, and either. Businessmen, though, may be and gave place of pride and popularity . His progres- almost are genres of Dogri literature. Beside he tensed about decreasing volumes and imprints on the will want to get all the tasks allotted to profits, but if you are thinking in terms of sive writing is a milestone which set a new trend in translated some classic works like Bhartari Hari’, you finished well within the time- forging a partnership to turn around things, Dogri poetry focusing on people’s problems. Rabindra Nath Tagore, Mahatma Gandhi’s autobiog- contemporary frames set for them. You may even wish Ganesha warns that this week is not auspicious for it. On Dogri literature. to take a small break, if the time permits. the social front you shall be on good terms with everyone In 1944 the Dogri language got a fillip with setting raphy “My Experiment with Truth”. His other publica- The stars are in favour for both creative as around you, and you will be genuinely interested in their up of the Dogri Sanstha, a literary and cultural organ- tions include: Naman Gran (Dogri play) co-authored Born on April 17, well as technical professionals. The best thing problems and helping them sort them out. On the person- ization of which Pant was one of was founding mem- with Mr Dinu Bhai Pant and RK Abrol in 1956, Bawa 1940 and brought is that you will be very open-minded, and shall not reject al front, married couples shall enjoy their relationship to up in Jammu, Pad- ideas, even from juniors, out of hand, but will seriously the hilt. Singles can now look forward to propose to some- bers like Prof Ram Nath Shastri, D C Prashant, B P Jitto (a ballad of famous folk hero), Badnami Di consider whether they can be really put to practical and one with whom you wish to form a life-long bond. If you Sathe, N D Misra, Sansar Chand Baru and few oth- Chhan ( a collection of six short-stories). He also ma, while study- profitable use. You shall be in a mood to help others, and are in a long-distance relationship, the time is right to ing, sang Dogri will even be ready to spend lavishly to keep them happy. meet and take it to the next level. And, if that gives you ers. The Sanstha while working for Dogri, also made wrote Jhakdian Kiran (one set play), Dharti Da Rin Ganesha feels that this week, you will be very straightfor- goosebumps - it would be best to get assured first. endeavors for cultural rejuvenation. Earlier, in 1942 and Talkhiyian, a collection of his poems. Dharti Da songs and got into ward in your communication too. But, do make sure that 10. CAPRICORN : he had founded Hindi Sahitya Mandal. He was also Rin won him J&K Cultural Academy Award. His Bad- limelight with her you don't use harsh words, or you may end up alienating Ganesha foretells that if you are a professional, poem Raje dian even good friends. this week you shall be so overloaded with associated with Dogra Mandal. nami Da Chhan brought him the Sahitya Akademi 4. CANCER work that you may have to be on your toes Gutlun’s instant popularity set a chain reaction in Award in 1976. Mandlian. You shall be brimming with zest and enthusi- continuously. You will have no time to even She has four asm this week, foretells Ganesha. And, with think; you may have to just keep completing Dogri poetry with host of new a poets writing in this your vast reserves of energy, you will be bril- one task after another with no breathing space language, bridging the cultural gap between the Kehri Singh Madhukar collection of Dogri liant in the performance of your tasks and in between. The quality of your work is, therefore, ruralite and the urbanite. Nawan Gran was the play, Kehri Singh Mad- poems, two prose works in Hindi and a number of projects, impressing everyone around you, be bound to suffer, but there won't be much to do about it, hukar is one of the top articles to her credit. She joined Radio Station, Jam- it your peers or superiors. You may expect except being extremely alert, trying to minimise the mistakes. Pant wrote jointly with Prof Ram Nath Sahstri and R rewards for your labours, but not immediately, as they will Also, it is very likely that you shall have to seek the help of oth- K Abrol. The tragic-drama, Sarpanch, written by him creative poets who has mu in 1961 as an Announcer and two years later come in their own sweet time. Ganesha advises you to join a ers to accomplish your work, well within your deadlines. If made rich contribution shifted to All India Radio, New Delhi as first woman gym or take up some heavy exercises to burn up all the exces- you happen to be a businessmen, you will have to keep goad- has frequently been played within and outside the sive calories, or find some other positive outlet. But don't let it ing your staffers to complete their work faster to meet the State. Based as it is on folklore, it is the story of a vil- to the Dogri language a News Reader in Dogri, which was a momentous all get channelised in a negative way, as you shall only be common goals, or else you may not be able to cope up with lage headman who makes supreme sacrifice for jus- and its literature. Mad- occasion in her life. Padma Sachdeva has propagat- harming your own interests. On the domestic front, things your rivals. Too much work? Tired of a career that brings you hukar is a recipient of ed the cause of Dogri not only in Jammu and Kash- appear to be flowing smoothly. You will not only be able to nightmarish deadlines? This may be a time for some change! tice and honour. resolve some petty differences with your near and dear ones, 11. AQUARIUS: Ayodhya in Dogri won him the prestigious Sahitya prestigious Sahitya mir but throughout the country. She gave a much but shall also be able to strengthen your relationships. Your work life, regardless of whether you are a Akademi Award for his needed impetus to this language when she persuad- businessman or a professional, shall be Akademi Award in 1985. In Ayodhya the author has 5. LEO poetry book “Main Mele ed ace singer Lata Mangeshkar to sing some Dogri This week, you shall work with great compe- smooth, and you shall manage things with adopted a very daring and unconventional way in great efficiency. Ganesha says you will show Ra Janu” in the year songs. tence. Even if your levels of energy at times your generous side, helping your friends who dealing with the character of Kakae who was always may be low, you will manage to put your may be in need of it. The stars suggest that your depicted as villain in the Ramayana. On the Hindi- 1977. The poetry of Madhukar is a proud possession The J&K State Academy of Art, Culture and Lan- intelligence to the best use. All the better, if workload will increase, but not so much as to of the Dogri literature for its sweet language, wide guages awarded her in 1987. She is also recipient you are in a position of authority, as you will cause any worries. You are very likely to expand your social cir- Dogri relation, , Dinoo Bhai Pant said as follows : be able to delegate work, and get it done as cle by making new friendships, connecting to new people, and Hindi Saari Dadi Aai variety of themes and issues concerning the women of “Robe of Honour”, for her outstanding contribu- per your guidelines - in the best interests of your many of them shall be able to inspire you to achieve greater Te Dogri Saari Maa and weaker sections of the society. tion. Some of her Dogri poems have been translat- company. You may feel, and rightly so, that it is high time you heights. You may feel inclined towards spirituality, and may visit Born on November 28, 1930 at Gurah Slathian in were given a raise or a promotion, or both, and you may even places of worship, or take to meditation. Some of you, though, Dadi thaar Dadi Aai ed into various Indian languages, a few into Russ- request your superiors for the same. You will also be very bal- may be in a defiant mood, questioning the wisdom of each and Te Maa thaar Maa Samba, Madhukar belonged to a reputed family of ian as well. She has also got Padam Shree Award. anced, while taking decisions, which will turn out to be very every thing, and may incur the wrath of the powers that be. Dogra Rajputs. After preliminary education in his beneficial, both on the personal or professional fronts. Since 12. PISCES : (Hindi is our grand-mother and Dogri our mother. She bagged the prestigious Sahitya Akademi you believe in team-work, you shall give due importance to Ganesha foretells that the excessive workload While grandmother, has her own place and respect, native village, he studied in Sri Pratap Rajput Memo- Award in Dogri during 1971 for her publication “Mere the views of others, and will consider them too before taking at office this week will be offset by the rial School, Jammu. Later, he studied at SP College, any important decisions. peaceful atmosphere at home. Your bosses our mother- tongue is equally important and dear to Kavita Mere Geet.” Her other publications include; may have very high expectations from you, Srinagar and mthen in the Gandhi Memorial Science 6. VIRGO: us) Dewankhana and Mitwas Ghar based on her inter- This week, you shall need to focus on your short- which you will try to live up to, but it will College, Jammu. Madhukar commenced his literary term targets, and avoid getting involved in leave you fatigued. However, the happy view of some leading figure in various fields. She has atmosphere at home, and just a look at the Prof Ram Nath Shastri journey by writing in Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi till 1950 activities that may take too long to be com- innocent faces of your children, will uplift your also penned down Gode Bhar , a collection of short pleted. Since it is a favourable time to apply mood. You shall therefore look forward to the evenings with Prof Ram Nath Shastri infused a new life into its when Prof Ram Nath Shastri persuaded him to switch for another job, do it, and you may just land a stories in Hindi. great eagerness, when you can spend quality time with your literary movement through the Dogri Sanstha,. A pro- over to writing in his mother-tongue, Dogri. At the much more lucrative and prestigious job. Your spouse, children as well as parents. You will prefer to stay at The J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages personal affairs and financial condition will demand home instead of socialising, but you may not be able to lific writer, critic poet, short story writer, Prof Shastri age of 20 he started working in the Radio Kashmir, a lot of attention. Use your reservoir of energy wisely, instead of avoid some relatives who are scheduled to pay you a visit. outshines many stalwarts of the Dogri poets and writ- Jammu during 1950-54 as an has also awarded her for two anthologies, Pota Pota wasting it away on unproductive or negative activities. Your Take special care of your aged parents, as well as your own Nimbal and Nherian Galian. A Robe of Honour has communication skills will be good. If you happen to be in a posi- health. Try to make it a habit to exercise regularly, or do ers. Numerous writers have been inspired or influ- Announcer and Script Writer. This laid the firm some meditation. If some personal issues are troubling tion of authority, you will be compassionate towards the weak- you, get some unbiased guidance. enced by this literary genius. foundation for his literary pursuits. He was associat- also been bestowed on her by the Academy. Pad- nesses of your subordinates. The stars indicate that on the finan- ma Sachdeva’s contribution to the Dogri language cial front, there may be some gains, but they may not be suffi- Recipient of many awards and honours, Prof Ram ed with the progressive movement and worked with cient to cover all your projected expenses, so keep a tight fist. If Nath Shastri got Sahitya Akademi Award,1976 for stalwarts like Ram Piara Saraf, KD Sethi, Pt Trilochan and literature is immense. financial issues have become bothersome, handle them with his book titled Badnami Chhan, a collection of short Dutt, GL Dogra and GM Sadiq. (Starline Syndicate Service) care. CIPHER DECIPHER SPORTS SPHERE INNER VOICE e-mail: [email protected] Born on February 19, 1990, Rishi Hi Friends! We are back with your favourite column for the Dhawan is an Indian cricketer who plays MY VACATION ON A A PIECE OF BREAD week. 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