Pahal (magazine)
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
[edit]Pahal 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
[edit]Pahal 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
[edit]Every 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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