Book on Humour Released:शमीम शर्मा की "चौपाल पै ताऊ"

Raman Mohan's Report

Book on humour released

Tribune News Service
Hisar, February 23

Rajbir Deswal, noted writer and DIG (CID), Haryana, has said humour and laughter are vanishing commodities in modern society and Haryana is no exception to it.
Releasing a book on Haryanavi humour entitled, “Chaupal Pe Tau”, a collection of Haryanavi jokes, he said humour originated from everyday life of common man and one needed to keep eyes and ears open to appreciate the endless nuances of humour, laughter and fun in daily life which otherwise might look mundane.
Deswal said thanks to recent efforts by authors like Shamim Sharma, Haryanavi humour was finally getting the recognition it deserved. He called for greater efforts to popularise Haryanavi humour, especially humour in the villages, which he described as subtle and effortless.
He, however, cautioned that at times obscenity and outright vulgarity were being passed off as humour which was despicable. He said humour and laughter were never dependant on vulgarity and all efforts should be made to discourage such writings.
The book has been authored by Shamim Sharma and this is her third collection of Haryanavi jokes. Earlier, she had brought out “Chaupal Ke Makhaul” and “Chaupal Ke Chale”, which received rave reviews.
RS Jaglan, registrar, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, said humour and laughter had fallen victim to the modern life so much so that people were setting up laughter clubs to laugh for the heck of it. He said laughter must come from within.
Author Shamim Sharma said the average Haryanavi had a great sense of humour and the dialect made the state's humour spicier.
She said the sense of humour was equally sharp among male and female Haryanavis with women contributing greatly to the endless number of jokes circulating in the rural society of Haryana.
She said humour was something that originated from within an individual and good humour was a celebration of life itself.
Sharma said books were losing ground to certain newer media, but despite this onslaught, books had somehow retained their special flavour. This, she said, was especially true of humorous writing.
Deputy Commissioner OP Sheoran said humour and laughter were the best remedy for the tensions of modern day life. He said parents and teachers should play a greater role in teaching children to appreciate humour and its benefits on their psychology.

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Rajbir Deswal presides over National Integration Programme organised by NIFAA

National Integration Camp at Karnal concluded with Rajbir Deswal exhorting the youth to come forward to fight social ills.Chander Koumdi,Preetpal Pannu,Dr.CK Thakur,Vijay Setia also attended.

राष्ट्रीय एकता शिविर का आयोजन करनाल में समपन हुआ जिसमे आठ राज्यों के पर्तिनिधियों ने भाग लिया .राजबीर देसवाल मुख्य अतिथि रहे । प्रीतपाल पन्नू का एक और सफल आयोजन ।

Truth & Media Seminar at KUK University

"Advertorials are a dangerous trend. While on the one hand they sustain the culture of Corporatisation of Media and on the other they create another class amongst the media men which has altogether different areas of operation and different goals to pursue...objectivity is to needs to be maintained at all costs and any thing that pre-judges will only encourage the trends of media trial...we have already a system of judicial scrutiny in place and until and unless one has clinching evidence, nothing should be projected which is mere speculative or judgemental in nature" said Rajbir Deswal at the Truth & Media Seminar held at Kurukshetra University on March 8,2008. Seen in the picture is also the legendary Mr. M. R. Dua.

National Seminar on New Insights in Literatures in English

A National Seminar on New Insights into Literatures in English was held at Gurgaon which was presided over by Rajbir Deswal while Dr. Pushpinder Syal delivered the keynote address. Mrs. Suman Gupta and Mrs. Ranjana Lal, Principals,also spoke. Prof. Naresh Kansal and Prof. Samidha moderated. Dr. D.S. Dhankhar , CMO, attended as a delegate.

Rajbir Deswal dwelt largely on Creative Liberty issue as raised by none other than King Shah Rukh Khan as subterfuge for his inability to quit smoking. He said such liberties CAN be taken but with a meaningful purpose in mind . Like if you give graphic details of a murky and morbid thing in your narration, it is not appreciated when it claims credit for being a literary activity. For research it may be alright but not as literature. Rajbir Deswal recalled a recent article written by Dr. Shamim Sharma on female foeticide wherein she gave details of the surgery involved in the gory activity of killing daughters for added impact. And as such the liberty taken was acceptable.
(The report at http://www.tribuneindia.com/2008/20080316/delhi.htm#11 needs clarification here.) But rather, in defence of a war against female foeticide, any liberty that is required, should be taken, not only in literary Creative Writing but in all forms of projection of viewpoints, against the barbaric practice which is abhorable and condemnable in the strictest possible terms.

Dr. Pushpinder Syal's propagation of a transnational approach in current literary activity was appreciated and deliberated upon.
(Seen in the pics are Dr. Pushpinder Syal, Rajbir Deswal, Mrs. Suman Gupta,Mrs. Ranjana Lal,Prof. Naresh Kansal and the delegates.)
Seminar Gurgaon


Rajbir Deswal recalled a recent article written by Dr. Shamim Sharma on female foeticide wherein she gave details of the surgery involved in the gory activity of killing daughters for added impact. And as such, the liberty taken was acceptable according to Deswal."In defence of a war against female foeticide, any liberty that is required, should be taken, not only in literary creative writing but in all forms of projection of viewpoints, against the barbaric practice which is abhorable and condemnable in the strictest possible terms" said he.

Mr. Deswal who himself is a writer of middles in national dailies felt that the strongest feeling in one being projected through the ornamental phraseology makes the narration very ear pleasing. Creative writing can not be confined to any techniques but rather anything that comes straight from the heart and that can be clothed in a diction that has all the ingredients of the art possessed by a connoisseur or a raconteur, should create the desired effect. He also cautioned against biases and prejudices in journalistic writings as well. He quoted Mathew Arnold who said,"Journalism is Literature in a hurry."

The delegates endorsed Dr. Pushpinder Syal's transnational trends in writing of English and mention was made of Ben Le Hunte's award winning novel "There where the pepper grows" which shows the locales of the scenes in her novel in war ridden Poland, Russia, Japan, India and America. "The current trends in writing in English involve three or four or five countries," said Dr. Syal. Se further said that the whole matter of identity, of belonging and of homeland, has been deconstructed—through the fictional explorations of Naipaul and Rushdie, and other followers of that mould, as well as critical explorations drawn from areas of history that examine nation, nationality and its representations.
Dr. Samidha Shikha, Head Department of English, Government College Gurgaon, said that, “Creative language has a musical quality about it, which resonates into meaning. Thus, the sound-effect of language directly affects its semantics. This musicality goes beyond the technical rhyme scheme. It breathes life into it so as to keep it treasured for centuries ahead.”

Chandigarh celebrates the spirit of XMAS. Sector 17 Plaza is all abuzz with stage performances, shopping and eatouts

That's why perhaps people who have lived in Chandigarh never forget the time spent in the City Beautiful.

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ICL at Panchkula, Haryana.Cricket & Stars rock

Someone from the backseat called up his friend on mobile, "Hey, I am calling standing right behind Kareena" Yes she was there.

There was Kapil to say ," Baby Anaysa ka jawab nahin"

And Lalu ji said, "Photo ho gaya, baby ko lay jao !"

FREEDOM TRAIN EXHIBITION :PHOTO TO PHOTO BY RAJBIR DESWAL

The British called it Mutiny though the Indians fought their
First War of Independence.The causes of the Uprising were many but what sparked off the retaliation was the religious sentiments of the Hindu and Muslim soldiers having been aroused. The entire country rose in revolt against the 100 years British Company Rule . Post 1857, the British Crown held its sway on India and persecution of those who played active role during the Uprising continued .

Azadi Train showcases the struggle. The images are photo to photo clicked by

Rajbir Deswal in Chandigarh(India) on Nov.1,07.