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Paranpur express is in its last leg as we read the 24th part of the amazing saga "Parti:Parikatha" created by Shri Phaneeshwar Nath Renuji. The story has become a living, breathing soul now- with its own quirks, mysteries, fancies. Do not miss out on this wonderful tale..

In the 23rd part of 'Parti:Parikatha' written by Shri Phaneeshwar Nath Renuji, we revisit Lutto's pain and trauma, Dil Bahadur's incomplete love story and the intricacies of rural society in India, especially in earlier years post independence. Enjoy listening to this wonderfully crafted saga...

In today's episode of Parti:Parikatha writte. By the great literateur Shri Phaneeshwar Nath Renuji, we will witness our protagonist Jitendranath Mishra getting a rude reality check! And will be taken back to another era - of Mrs Rosewood and Shivendra Mishra. And we find plenty to talk about as always.  Do tune in.

And Parti:Partikatha is 21 today!! What a remarkable journey of discovery and contemplation this has been! Today, we will be introduced to the upheaval created by Bhoodan - and how human minds work, irrespective of geography or times.. In gratitude to the great thinker and literateure Shri Phaneeshwar Nath Renuji. So do tune in.

And we are thrilled to reach a major milestone today-the 20th part of 'Parti:Parikatha' written by Shri Phaneeshwar Nath Renuji. The tale takes yet another turn and another... leaving us wanting to know more. So much said by Renuji in a few words. You need to listen to know more. So do tune in.

And in the 19th part of the wonderful tale, Parti:Parikatha masterfully created by Shri Phaneeshwar Nath Renuji, we will witness a flashback to the times of Mrs Rosewood and the colonial lifestyles enjoyed even in remote towns like Purnia. The soul-stirring and vivid description of nature, of rural life and traditions, of exploitation, of baby steps to development- every paragraph is literary perf...

And today in the 18th part of the fascinating book Parti: Parikatha, the story is launched into its second orbit, charming us afresh ... Shri Phaneeshwar Nath Renuji keeps us hooked with new twists and superb narration. Do tune in and enjoy

The 17th part of 'Parti: Parikatha' written by Shri Phaneeshwar Nath Renuji is all about celebrations and traditions. While the beautiful festival of Shama Chakewa is being celebrated by the womenfolk of Paranpur, men are banking on the self-proclaimed great playwright Deewanaji and his play. Our Paranpur folk lead interesting lives for sure! Do tune in and enjoy...

Paranpur Mail reaches its 16th station today. And what a book! Today's episode centres around the political alliances being hatched, the tragic tale of Sunnari Naika, and so much more. Every small incident narrated superbly by Shri Phaneeshwar Nath Renuji has so many dimensions and purpose behind it. The book is truly a timeless classic. Do tune in..

Finally, curtains close over the three year old courtroom drama centred around land dispute resolution- some win, some lose as we read the 15th part of the wonderful tale of Paranpur 'Parti: Parikatha' penned by Shri Phaneeshwar Nath Renuji. The part also presents the turmoil created by the decisions, the never-ending plotting of strategies by the self-appointed village leaders- all peppered liber...

Further drama will unfold today in Paranpur village as we read the 14th part of the wonderful book Parti:Parikatha today. Local politics, rivalries among social subgroups, legal battles regarding ancestral properties, family secrets - every aspect of rural society has been presented so masterfully, with nuanced humour and total integrity by Shri Phaneeshwar Nath. Do tune in and enjoy...

Today, in the 13th part of the wonderful book Parti:Parikatha, we will listen spellbound to the rendition of the Parikatha(legend) of Sunnari Naika. The musical discourse by old Raghu Ramayani will be spiced up by peppery conversations between womenfolk and of course, our dear Bhimmal Mamaji. As always, the language, the expressions, the humanism has been captured masterfully by Shri Phaneeshwar N...

In the 12th part of Parti:Parikatha, we will witness interesting conversation between the visiting Government Heads and Jittan Babu, followed by even more interesting conversation between womenfolk of Paranpur! Once again we are utterly charmed by the beautiful narrative style of this story set in Mithila which is so visual and so honest. It is rightly believed that in this genre of Anchalik Sahit...

Paranpur and it's citizens continue to fascinate and entertain us as Shri Phaneeshwar Nath Renuji unfolds the intriguing 'Parti:Parikatha. In the 11th part, we get to meet a few more interesting characters and learn some more about the protagonists. Beautiful language, colourful phrases, clearly etched out characters- the book is a complete package about storytelling. Do tune in and enjoy...

All aboard the fascinating Paranpur express as it reaches its 10th station today! What masterful writing by Renuji who perfectly captures the pulse of this rural hinterland and it's folks. We get to meet a few more interesting characters today and also get to solve some mysteries! Do tune in and enjoy...

Welcome to Paranpur once more as we read the 9th part of Parti:Parikatha written by Shri Phaneeshwar Nath Renuji. This part has a plethora of elements- unrequited love, steadfast devotion, pettiness, patriarchal mindset, gender issues and so much more. Sadly and strangely many of these have still to change even after seventy five.  Do tune in and enjoy...

And Paranpur continues to be as fascinating as expected. Today, In the eighth part of 'Parti: Parikatha'- a literary gem penned by Shri Phaneeshwar Nath Renuji, we will witness very relatable scenes which occur even today, not only in this part of the country, but all over India. The everyday rural lives-the drama, the issues, the colourful and coloured opinions, the treachery remain timeless. Let...

We present today the seventh part of 'Parti: Parikatha', and find ourselves in the midst of very fascinating and relatable drama centred around Jittan Babu, Lutto, Jadharilal Das, Bhimmal Mama and all other by-now-familiar characters etched out so well by Shri Phaneeshwar Nath Renuji. Set in the context of land reforms and disputes, the story so far has given so much insight into rural life of tho...

In the sixth part of our sojourn into Shri Phaneeshwar Nath Renuji's masterpiece 'Parti: Parikatha' today, we will discover more about Jittan Babu, Dil Bahadur, Tajmani and the very interesting though very eccentric Bhimmal Mama. Let us delve a little deeper into the history behind the present and solve some mysteries. Do tune in and enjoy...

The plot begins to shape up and new colourful characters begin to reveal themselves as we read the next few pages of  Shri Phaneeshwar Nath Renuji's masterpiece 'Parti: Parikatha' today, The beautiful amalgamation of wit and drama coupled with regional flavours of folk songs and culinary delights will definitely delight our senses and keep us hooked on for more of this classic tale of Paranpur. Do...

In today's episode, as the tale of Paranpur village in the masterpiece 'Parti: Parikatha', written by Shri Phaneeshwarnath Renuji will further unfold , history will be briefly revisited, societal dynamics will become clearer. It will be interesting to observe the idiosyncrasies of the lead protagonist Jitendra Mishra as well as the varied reactions of other characters to these. It will be equally...

The tale of Paranpur in this episode of Parti: Parikatha', gains momentum as we come face to face with rich characters who hail from all stratas of society. Despite it being located in a faraway part of India, everyone will be able to relate and enjoy the intrigues, the twists and turns, the complexities, the chaos as well as clarity exhibited by these interesting village folk brought to life so v...

As we read the next part of Parti: Parikatha', be prepared to be intrigued by the everyday life of rural hinterland- the conversations, the prejudices, the politics, and oh yes, the juicy tidbits of gossip. No matter the size, the scene remains just as colourful despite the hardships, the divide... Hope you continue to enjoy this masterpiece centred around Paranpur on the banks of Kosi in Bihar pe...

Let us take you today to Paranpur on the barren banks of Kosi as we begin to read the acclaimed novel "Parti:Parikatha", written by Shri Phaneeshwar Nath 'Renu'ji, the doyen of "Aanchalik upanyas". Before the story begins to unfold, Renuji will immerse you in the sparkling white sand banks, the flora and fauna of the region, the folklore on Kosi and her sister rivers and so much more. His superb p...

And here we are again, fresh and rejuvenated after a break, with a new literary gem as we begin a brand new Season today. We are super excited to begin reading ' Parti: Parikatha', a masterpiece penned by 'Premchand of Post-independent India', Shri Phaneeshwar Nath 'Renu'ji, a writer par excellence, a rebel with a cause, a true son of soil. Today, we will talk briefly about the book and the author...