SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2014 (PAGE-2) 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.