Historian Pant
Professor Dinesh Raj Pant is a well known scholar in Nepalese history and is following the footsteps of his august father
By A CORRESPONDENT
As an oldest country of South Asia , Nepal ’s long history is yet to be completely studied. As we have to depend on writings by foreigners, there are many distortions and factual errors in the study of history of Nepal .
Looking at all these lacunae, late historian Nayaraj Pant made certain efforts to correct Nepalese history. In his quest, late Pant explored many important things and events of Lichhavi period. Late Pant made a significant contribution to reveal the history of Lichhavi period.
Like his father late Nayaraj Pant, historian and well known scholar Dinesh Raj Pant has too made significant contribution by correcting and revealing Nepal ’s history. Among the historians and scholars in Nepal , Pant, who is a professor at Balmiki Campus, has his own position and place. He is famous not because he is a son of renowned Nepalese scholar and historian late Naya Raj Pant, but because he himself has dedicated his life to conduct research in Nepalese history.
“Historian Dinesh Raj Pant is dynamic, simple and dedicated person and he has made enormous contribution finding many hidden aspects of Nepalese history,” said Professor Tulsiram Vaidya, vice chancellor of Lumbini Buddhist University .
Edited by Shesh Raj Shivkoti, this is a first book dedicated to historian and scholar Dinesh Raj Pant. Many writers like Janak Lal Sharma, Madanmani Dixit, Nayanath Poudel, Pushkar Lohani, Dr. Jagdish Chandra Regmi and Dr. Surendra K.C also have written articles dedicated to historian Pant.
From editing Purnima, a historical journal to doing research, Dinesh Raj Pant is always busy in his scholarly work. For many historians from Nepal and outside, Purnima is now major resource to know about historical facts of Nepal .
Working in Nepalese history amendment board, scholar Pant has already corrected many mistakes. Having done a number of research, Pant’s main contribution is also in Prithvi Narayan Shah’s Dibya Upadesh. He has contributed a lot in explaining about King Prithvi Naryan Shah’s economic policy.
In the words of veteran journalist, Madanmani Dixit, Dinesh Raj Pant is man of dedication and commitment. He is a patriot and scholar. According to him his contribution in Nepalese history is immense.
Prof. Dinesh Raj Pant: Aksharko Abhibadan
(Prof. Dinesh Raj Pant: (Felicitations of Letters)
Edited by: Shesh Raj Shiwakoti
Published by: Gyangun Shahitya Pratisthan, Maitidevi, Phone 4416357
Young Love
Kishan Singh Dhami’s new novel describes love and affections
By A CORRESPONDENT
Like all societies transforming from traditional to modern one, Nepalese society is also facing many challenges. From penetration of technologies like internet to email, all new phenomena are gradually taking shape in society.
Having survived for long on subsistence-based economy, these new technological challenges are also rocking the society. A mundane society is gradually feeling the heat of new changes. From individual to family relations, all dimensions are changing. This is what author Kishan Singh Dhami is trying to explain in his book. Dhami chooses characters of a married young boy and unmarried college girl to explain about the change Nepalese society is going through.
Although he is one of the new comers in Nepali literature, Kishan Singh Dhami is already a well known name. In the last few years, Dhami has already written a number of poems. In all his literature works, Dhami shows his inner feelings about patriotism.
His recent novel College Girl Lai Email highlights complexity of modern ways of life when people are gradually moving towards the new social system embracing new values. In his novel, writer Dhami discusses the way of life adopted by young boys and girls of neo rich and middle class family.
Despite social complexities, Dhami is able to portray very carefully selected words and characters. This book is all about challenges and realities of urban life of young people and their ambitions.
This book is about the millions of young boys and girls who are trying to establish their own social status. In a stiff competition, these boys and girls explore new ways to survive in society. Based on a story of married boy and unmarried college girl, the novel’s characters are able to depict the present reality of society.
Dhami’s book is a short novel but it is very helpful to understand the complexity of relations of human society.
College Girl Lai Email (Email to College Girl)
By: Kishan Singh Dhami
Published by: Ratna Pustak Bhandar
Price: Rs 55.00
Pages: 75
