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"Flat Number 13" is the story of loneliness of a whole generation of empty-nesters who are longing for company - of their children, of their age-mates and of this world as they navigate old age. What happens when Purshottam Das meets Ajit? How is their interaction and relationship interpreted? This story has been selected as a part of the annual anthology published by Sukirat Anand in his "Represe...

This story commences with Sirajuddin, an elderly father, regaining his consciousness in a refugee camp in Lahore. As he comes to consciousness, he realizes that his daughter, Sakina, is not with him. He searches for her in vain after which he accepts the assistance of several young male camp volunteers who assure him that they can locate her. They do find her. Listen to the story to find out what...

The story of Dulla Bhatti , the "Robin Hood," from medieval Panjab remains etched in the minds of Panjabis across centuries. His deeds of social banditry are recorded and recounted in folklore -festivals, folktales, and folk songs - of Panjab. Enjoyed the Narration? 🎧 Narrated by Dr. Manpreet Sahota, this audiobook brings literature to life through compelling storytelling. If you liked it, please...

⁠⁠Chapter 35 - Gupteshwar is sitting with Sham Das - Station Master - narrating his novel - Chitta Lahu. This chapter finally resolves the mystery that is Gupteshwar.'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood) was first published in 1932, and is among the most popular novels of Punjabi and a classic written by Nanak Singh, the Father of Punjabi Novel. Full Chitta Lahu Novel on ⁠ my YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠ - https://yo...

Chapter32, 33, 34 - Sundari goes to meet Bachan Singh in jail where he is awaiting hanging for triple murders he has not committed. What will this meeting be like? Will he live or die at the hands of law? 'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood) was first published in 1932, and is among the most popular novels of Punjabi and a classic written by Nanak Singh, the Father of Punjabi Novel. ⁠⁠Full Chitta Lahu Nove...

Chapter 27, 28, 29, 30, 31- The couple are not even finished celebrating their first reformative win, when Bachan Singh is implicated in a triple murder case. What happens when no one is able to prove his innocence?'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood) was first published in 1932, and is among the most popular novels of Punjabi and a classic written by Nanak Singh, the Father of Punjabi Novel. ⁠⁠Full Chitta...

Chapter 23, 24, 25, 26- Bachan Singh and Sundri are trying to persuade the rich man of the village to not splurge needlessly on his daughter's wedding. They are not only unsuccessful, but also manage to make enemies of those who are eagerly waiting for the courtesan to entertain them. ⁠⁠Full Chitta Lahu Novel on ⁠my YouTube channel ⁠⁠⁠ - https://youtu.be/31KB8iN7zVs if you want to listen to the co...

Chapter 22- Sundri is sent away to Lahore to attend school. She learns of Baba Rodu's death through one of the letters she and Bachan Singh exchange. We learn that she has begun to be published. 'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood) was first published in 1932, and is among the most popular novels of Punjabi and a classic written by Nanak Singh, the Father of Punjabi Novel. ⁠⁠Full Chitta Lahu Novel on ⁠ my...

Chapters 20, 21- Pala Singh and his party conspire to tighten the noose around Bachan Singh while also harassing Sundri and her adoptive father. Bachan Singh is apprised of this situation. 'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood) was first published in 1932, and is among the most popular novels of Punjabi and a classic written by Nanak Singh, the Father of Punjabi Novel. ⁠⁠Full Chitta Lahu Novel on ⁠ my YouTub...

⁠⁠Chapters 17,18,19-Sundri's enlightenment begins and so does the inclination of Bachan Singh towards her. Meantime, she is caught sneaking visiting the village gurdwara.'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood) was first published in 1932, and is among the most popular novels of Punjabi and a classic written by Nanak Singh, the Father of Punjabi Novel. Full Chitta Lahu Novel on my YouTube channel⁠⁠ - https://y...

Chapters 13,14,15,16-the plot thickens as Bachan Singh is implicated by those he is trying to reform. He also meets Sundari, the foundling, who is now a young woman with a thirst for literacy. 'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood) was first published in 1932, and is among the most popular novels of Punjabi and a classic written by Nanak Singh, the Father of Punjabi Novel. ⁠⁠Full Chitta Lahu Novel on my YouT...

⁠⁠Chapters 9,10,11,12 - bring in Bachan Singh - the young poet-activist who wants to bring about change in his village. We also meet the characters who need to be reformed.'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood) was first published in 1932, and is among the most popular novels of Punjabi and a classic written by Nanak Singh, the Father of Punjabi Novel. Full Chitta Lahu Novel on my YouTube channel⁠⁠ - https:/...

Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8 have a lot to reveal - right from Gurdeyi's dismal future to a new character of Baba Rodu as well as Sundari, his adopted daughter.'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood) was first published in 1932, and is among the most popular novels of Punjabi and a classic written by Nanak Singh, the Father of Punjabi Novel. ⁠⁠Full Chitta Lahu Novel on my YouTube channel ⁠⁠ - https://youtu.be/31KB8iN7...

In the fourth part of this audio recording, the hypocrite pandit, his circle and his doings are introduced. Gurdeyi is dropped at his place in the chapter 4. ⁠⁠Full Chitta Lahu Novel on my YouTube channel⁠⁠ - https://youtu.be/31KB8iN7zVs Nanak Singh (b.4 July 1897 as Hans Raj – d.28 December 1971) was a poet, songwriter and novelist in the Punjabi language. His writing in support of India's indepe...

In the third part of this audio recording, Gurdeyi is introduced. Beaten, injured and left in the cold, she is found by a kind soul. She tells her story to her saviour. ⁠⁠Full Chitta Lahu Novel on my YouTube channel⁠⁠ - https://youtu.be/31KB8iN7zVs Nanak Singh (b.4 July 1897 as Hans Raj – d.28 December 1971) was a poet, songwriter and novelist in the Punjabi language. His writing in support of Ind...

In the second part of this audio recording, Gupteshwar, the novelist-narrator of the novel begins to tell the story he has written. 'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood) was first published in 1932, and is among the most popular novels of Punjabi and a classic written by Nanak Singh, the Father of Punjabi Novel. ⁠Full Chitta Lahu Novel on my YouTube channel⁠ - https://youtu.be/31KB8iN7zVs Nanak Singh (b.4 J...

'Chitta Lahu' (White Blood) was first published in 1932, and is among the most popular novels of Punjabi and a classic written by Nanak Singh, the Father of Punjabi Novel. In this first part, we are introduced to Gupteshwar, the novelist-narrator of the novel. Full Chitta Lahu Novel on my YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/31KB8iN7zVs Nanak Singh (b.4 July 1897 as Hans Raj – d.28 December 1971) wa...

📖 "Shan-e-Punjab" (The Glory of Punjab) - is Jaswant, a revolutionary forced to clip his wings. The story uncovers the hypocrisy of Non-Resident Indians via the character of his cousin who stays at his humble place for a night. Understanding how hard it must be for Jaswant and his wife Seema to make ends meet, the NRI offers help. Listen to the story 🎙️ to know what happens when he does. About th...

"Housewife," a short story set in Canada is a reflection of the changing gender-roles between couples. Meet, the husband, is struggling to come to terms with the shifting realities which Sekha has packed very efficiently in a setting of two days or so. About the author : Harpreet Singh Sekha migrated to Canada in 1998. He lives in Surrey, British Columbia. He has observed the life-experiences of e...

The short story ‘Melanin’ explores the nuances of fair complexion preference  in the Indian society. The evil especially targets young women and this short story uncovers the complexes and thoughts that flow in the mind of a young women who is a brilliant artist but seems to have been caught in the vortex of being dark-skinned. The story is a tale of her victory over all odds. This short story, ‘M...

Shaheedan-e-Wafa is a great poetic work on the martyrdom of young sahibzadey of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. It was written by Hakeem Allah Yaar Khan Jogi, a Muslim sufi poet around the starting of 20th century. He was known to be impressed with Sikhi, especially the martyrdom of Sahibzadeys. He wrote this work with great passion and respect and earned blessings of the Guru. He himself used to sing Shahe...

Sahibzada Ajit Singh (17) and Sahibzada Jujhar Singh (14) attained martyrdom on 8 Poh, 1704 in the battle of Chamkaur. Hakeem Allah Yaar Khan Jogi penned the elegy named “Ganj-e- Shaheedan” to describe the departure, brave fighting, and deaths of the two Sahibzadas. 8 ਪੋਹ , 1704 ਨੂੰ ਸਾਹਿਬਜ਼ਾਦਾ ਅਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ (17) ਅਤੇ ਸਾਹਿਬਜ਼ਾਦਾ ਜੁਝਾਰ ਸਿੰਘ (14) ਚਮਕੌਰ ਦੀ ਲੜਾਈ ਵਿਚ ਸ਼ਹੀਦ ਹੋਏ। ਅਜ਼ੀਮ ਕਵੀ ਹਕੀਮ ਅੱਲ੍ਹਾ ਯਾਰ ਖਾਨ ਜੋਗੀ...

The story of Jeona Maurh (Jeona Morh | ਜਿਉਣਾ ਮੌੜ) remains etched in the minds of Panjabis across borders. He started off as a simple and religious young man whose deeds of crime and social banditry are recorded and recounted in folklore -festivals, folk tales, and folk songs - of Panjab. The name of Jeona Maurh remains synonymous with revenge and honour. The ballads of his exploits and his final u...

Jutti (The Slap) is a timeless story by Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi. This classic is a reflection of class-clash between a Mirasi and a Chaudhary of a village. Enjoyed the narration? Please subscribe and share this podcast with family and friends. I would appreciate if you could submit a review and a rating here. - Manpreet Sahota To give feedback, write to us at podcast.nextpage@gmail.com #punjabi #audiob...

The struggles of a middle-class family accentuated by the existing patriarchal limitations are portrayed in this short story by Ismat Chughtai. The man of the family, trapped in toxic masculinity, has to live and die in the stigma of being unemployed. Chughtai’s short stories laid bare the lives of women in a predominantly male familial and social set up. Enjoyed the narration? Please subscribe an...