CNN Central News and Network – ITDC India Express / ITDC News Bhopal: The launch ceremony for the latest essay collection, The Path of Stories, authored by senior poet-storyteller and Chancellor of Rabindranath Tagore University, Shri Santosh Choubey, was held at Vanmali Auditorium, Scope Global Skills University, Bhopal. The event was organized under the aegis of AISECT Publications, Scope Global Skills University, and Vanmali Srijan Peeth.

Inaugural Session

Dignitaries unveiled the book The Path of Stories at the event. Reflecting on the essence of storytelling, Shri Santosh Choubey remarked, “The path of stories is never straightforward. It traverses from memory to memory, mind to mind, and time to time—sometimes winding, sometimes steep, and occasionally smooth across fields and valleys.”

The book features critical essays on storytelling, including The Path of Stories, Today’s Story, Where is the Story?, Love in Stories, Visual Narratives in Stories, Seeking Meaning Beyond Words, Katha Bhopal, Exploring Novelty in Stories, 200 Years of Hindi Stories, and The Fascinating World of Science Fiction.

Perspectives from Eminent Speakers

  1. Shri Santosh Choubey:
    He emphasized the importance of nurturing new writers, stating, “New creators must be heard with empathy. Harsh criticism often discourages budding talent, which in turn shrinks the literary world. Senior authors and critics have a responsibility to refine and support emerging voices.”
  2. Prof. Vinod Tiwari:
    Chairing the event, the renowned critic and editor from New Delhi, remarked, “Criticism serves as an institution within literature, guiding readers toward creations. The Path of Stories is an important work in this regard.”
  3. Devendra Choubey (Senior Critic, JNU):
    He highlighted the book’s significance in documenting creative works critically, calling it “a valuable example of creative prose and literary documentation.”
  4. Ashutosh (Storyteller & Associate Professor, Delhi University):
    He praised the conversational tone of the book, saying, “Santosh Choubey writes not as an all-knowing teacher but as a fellow reader, making the work accessible and engaging.”
  5. Mukesh Verma (President, Vanmali Srijan Peeth, Bhopal):
    Verma lauded the book for addressing storytelling while encompassing other literary genres and related issues, describing it as “a bouquet of creative ideas.”
  6. Liladhar Mandloi (President, Vanmali Srijan Peeth, Delhi):
    He commended the book’s artistic approach, saying, “This work integrates elements of various arts and gives readers their due importance. It’s a lively book that raises critical questions relevant to our times.”

Program Highlights

  • The event was skillfully anchored by Kunal Singh, young storyteller and editor of Vanmali Katha.
  • The welcome address was delivered by Jyoti Raghuvanshi, National Coordinator of Vanmali Srijan Peeth.
  • The ceremony witnessed enthusiastic participation from Bhopal’s literary community, young writers, and literature enthusiasts.

This event underscored the significance of critical literature in shaping the future of storytelling and nurturing creativity across generations.

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