Possessing a keen sense observation as well as connotation of using the right words at the right place are key ingredients to writing, as Dr Usha Bande shared with our young interviewer Aarzu Kumra, a class 9 student of Auckland House School. During the conversation Dr Bande further emphasised the influence of literature on our culture and how it is instrumental in shaping societies.
Weaving through the questions put forth by the young interviewer, Dr Bande answered each question deftly and precisely as she narrated incidents and influences from her own life which helped her shape her literary career while she was teaching English in RKMV College, Shimla, for 35 years. Her sojourns especially to the hills, as well as other states name Goa and Kochi, all inspired her to pen few amazing short stories.
Dr Bande also read two of her short stories which have a deep meaning and everyone can easily connect with them easily, racial discrimination — गोरी सिल्की की ब्राउन गुडिया and human greed for ecology — बाल देवदार की व्यथा.
Dr. Usha Bande, former Fellow of Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla, is an academician of repute and a widely published author, translator and reviewer. Translating from Hindi and Marathi in English and writing reviews is her passion. She has been a regular contributor to Indian Literature and other literary journals. She retired as Principal Govt. College, Arki, Dist Solan (Himachal Pradesh). She has a large number of published books and papers. She also Lectures on Soft Skills, including Communication and Interpersonal Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Gender Issues and Gender sensitization.
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“व्यक्तित्व – बातचीत का कारवां” talk show is specially curated for children and young writers/readers, to give them an opportunity to engage with senior writers and artists in a very casual manner. This pilot project will feature fifty-two personalities, and all our interviewers will be school, college or university students. These interviews will be held offline at Brews & Books Café, Shimla, that also offers an open library for all to use on the concept of ‘Borrow, Exchange, Donate,’ and will be streamed LIVE for all our patrons which can be watched on Keekli’s Facebook Channel and HimachalTonite’s YouTube Channel.
This event is produced by Keekli Book Club, which has been founded by Vandana Bhagra, and our collaborators are media partner HimachalTonite, Association of Book Clubs and Food4Thought Foundation.
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Heartiest regards to Dr. Usha Bande. Ma’am I really felt elated to hear your voice in this video. I remembered my college class when we used to attend your English class. Your continuous endeavour in academic field and other fields is a source of inspiration for us. Nice to hear you ma’am.Thank you for sharing.