A literary creation by Harkirat Kaur Chahal, titled ‘Nadi Naav Sanjogi Mele’, a novel was released at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and
Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, in an emotionally evocative atmosphere. The occasion was not merely the release of a novel but a gathering celebrating words, emotions and literary companionship. It was an event where the flow of the river seemed to carry with it the currents of history, culture, human relationships and untold stories of separated lands.
The event was graced by Dr. J.P.S Gill, Vice-Chancellor, Vet Varsity, Dr. Harwinder Singh Dhaliwal, Vice-Chancellor, PAU, Dr. Swaran Singh Randhawa, Dean, College of Veterinary Science; Dr. J.S. Hundal, Director of Students’ Welfare, Dr. R.S. Sethi, Dean, College of Animal Biotechnology, Dr. Balbir Bagicha Singh Dhaliwal, Additional
Director of Research; Dr. S.K. Uppal, Dr. Kiran Bains, Dean, College of Community Science, prominent industrialist Gurdeep Singh Mundi and several distinguished personalities from academia and the literary world.
Dr. Gill, described this as the first literary event of its kind organised at the University and termed it highly beneficial to preserve Punjab’s rich heritage. He appreciated the initiative as an effective way of connecting the younger generation with literature.
Dr. Dhaliwal, Vice-Chancellor, PAU, applauded the author's efforts in bringing historical memories and human emotions to life through literature. He highlighted the significance of literary works in reflecting the social and cultural identity of Punjab.
Dr. Prem Mann appreciated the author's writing style and aptly described her as a "magician of words" in recognition of her literary brilliance. Sharing their perspectives and scholarly papers on the novel, Dr. Pushpwinder Khokhar, Prof. Surinder Jaipal, Dr. Balvir Pandher and Jagtar Shergill discussed its various literary and thematic dimensions. Set in West Punjab and woven around the River Ravi, the novel explores several significant themes, including shared heritage across borders, the fragrance of one's homeland, human affection and love and the deep anguish associated with the Partition. The scholars highly appreciated the author's distinctive perspective, narrative style and sensitive literary expression.
The event was attended by Dr. R.S. Aulakh, Dr. Kuldeep Chahal, Dr. Ravdeep Singh, Dr. Nirmal Jaura, Dr. Prem Mann, story writer Jatinder Hans, Rajwinder Jatana, Dr. Devinder Dilroop, Sarghi, Beant Bajwa, Deep Jagdeep, Paramjit Mann, Alfaz, Darshan Buttar, Prof. Prabhjot Kaur Dhaliwal, Prof. Kanwaljit Kaur, Prof. Lakhvir Dhaliwal and Gulzar Pandher. The presence of other eminent literary figures and students further enhanced the significance and vibrancy of the occasion. The proceedings of the programme were conducted by Dr. A.P.S. Brar with remarkable insight, grace and eloquence.
