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ReedMyStoryWhy we need to Promote our National Language for Communication | Dr. Usha Shrivastava | #reedmystoryWhy do we need to Promote our National Language Hindi for Communication | Dr. Usha Shrivastava | #reedmystory
She has done M.A., Hindi and English B.Ed, M.Ed, Ph.D. and have Work Experience of more than 32 years. She took Voluntary Retirement in the year 2018 As Head of the Department, Chief-Proctor worked in various positions. She has done various Presentations and organized National and International seminars. She has Published- Research articles in National and International journals. She has been invited as Chief Guest, subject expert, and guest lectures in various institutions. She worked as an Editor of D...
2022-12-2042 min
AnubhootiBeej Ban Gaye PhoolThis is the story of Minnie and her friends who are mesmerized by the beautiful flowers in a garden. One fine day, Minnie gives her friends a surprise in her small fist. Listen to the story now and find out what it was! Meant for: Young children under age 10Story written and recited by: Usha ShrivastavaEnglish translation written and recited by: Priyamvada Shrivastava and Parul KhareEpisode art by: Parul Khare and Priyamvada Shrivastava Published in:Shrivastava, Usha. Beej Ban Gaye Phool. Gwalior. Shivswarnakshar Design (India) March...
2021-12-2506 min
AnubhootiAlas-Ek kohraIn this discourse the far reaches of the poison called laziness (i.e. indolence) are explored.Meant for: Young children under age 15Story written and recited by: Usha ShrivastavaEnglish translation and recitation by: Priyamvada Shrivastava and Parul Khare Episode art:Created on CanvaPublished in: Shrivastava, Usha. Beej Ban Gaye Phool. Gwalior. Shivswarnakshar Design (India) March 2008.
2021-01-1004 min
AnubhootiChatki dal ke phool muskayeThis is a short story that expresses the tale of a young boy and his attachment towards the nature. This story also expresses how a simple act of kindness merged with dedication can bring a lot of happiness around ourselves.Meant for: Young children under age 10Story written and recited by: Usha ShrivastavaEnglish translation by: Priyamvada ShrivastavaEnglish recitation by: Priyamvada ShrivastavaEpisode art painted by: Anjali KantPublished in:Shrivastava, Usha. Beej Ban Gaye Phool. Gwalior. Shivswarnakshar Design (India) March 2008.
2020-10-2604 min
AnubhootiPart-time sukhThis is a short story which is based on the condition of most cities. The horrors a city faces in terms of its care and hygiene are presented by the personification of the city. The use of satire in this story, could also be seen in relation to political ceremonies.Written and recited by: Usha Shrivastava English translation written by: Priyamvada Shrivastava & Parul Khare English translation recited by: Priyamvada ShrivastavaEpisode art: Anjali Kant ***This story has previously been published in: Shrivastava, Usha. Shabda Vedana. Gwalior. Shivswarnakshar Design...
2020-10-1306 min
AnubhootiEk thi Anu"Ek thi Anu" is the story of a young kind-hearted girl Anu, who is full of life and is deeply connected to the nature and her dream of writing all life long. However,her dreams are crushed after her marriage and she finds herself in a dark and suffocated place. Sumi her best friend, finds herself looking into the past and relives her moments with Anu.Written and recited by: Usha ShrivastavaEnglish translation written by: Priyamvada Shrivastava & Parul KhareEnglish translation recited by: Parul KhareEpisode art: Anjali Kant
2020-09-2715 min
AnubhootiPrashansa - Meetha ZeherIn this poetic discourse, Usha Shrivastava presents her thoughts on the bitter truth regarding the effects of praise and appreciation in people's lives.Written and recited by: Usha ShrivastavaEnglish translation written by: Priyamvada Shrivastava and Parul KhareEnglish translation recited by: Parul KhareEpisode art : Anjali KantFull Citation:***This story has previously been published in:Shrivastava, Usha. Jeevan Jeena Ek Kala. Gwalior. Shivswarnakshar Design (India) November 2007.
2020-09-1208 min
AnubhootiEkta Ka BandhanThis is a story of three children – Meenu, Banti and Nenu – who play on a sand dune near a garden. There, following a violent storm, they learn about the circle of life and the connectedness of different beings in nature through dialogue with the petals of a rose.Meant for: Young children under age 10Story written and recited by: Usha ShrivastavaEnglish translation written and recited by: Priyamvada Shrivastava and Parul Khare Episode art painted by: Anjali KantPublished in: Shrivastava, Usha. Beej Ban Gaye Phool. Gwalior. Shivswarna...
2020-09-0208 min
AnubhootiAfsosIn Afsos, an existential dilemma faced by a wooden flowerpot is explored. This story personifies the destructive effects of deforestation and ensuing emotions from the point of view of what used to be a thriving part of a tree.Written and recited by: Usha ShrivastavaEnglish translation written by: Priyamvada Shrivastava & Parul KhareEnglish translation recited by: Parul Khare***This story has previously been published in: Shrivastava, Usha. Shabdh Vedana. Gwalior. Shivswarnakshar Design (India) November 2007.
2020-08-1311 min
AnubhootiAnubhootiTo relish in the beauty of one’s own feelings is the hallmark of personal happiness and satisfaction for some and for others a way to add colour to their mundane existence. I feel that by unlocking my experience, filling it up in my pen and etching it as words onto paper, I can manage to encourage people to reflect on their own existence. Words are so powerful that Tulsi Daas’s wife, Ratanawali, could use them to ultimately inspire her husband to write the Ram Charitra Maanas - the epic poetic biography of Rama. This epic is a grand e...
2020-08-1202 min
Spotlight on AsiaFeminist film unbanned in India, showing in ParisIn this week’s look at Asia, we hear about a film which had its release delayed in India for six months by the censorship board. It’s called Lipstick Under My Burkha and it screened in Paris this month at the South Asian Film Festival. Rosslyn Hyams has been talking to the film's director. Lipstick Under My Burkha is a feminist film of the most watchable kind.Director Alankrita Shrivastava says "the title is a metaphor for women's hidden desires, hidden dreams".Her Hindi-language film shot in Bhopal opened the fifth South Asian Film...
2017-10-1010 min