A workshop on creative writing was held at Guru Gobind Singh College for Women, Sector 26, in collaboration with Chandigarh Sahitya Akademi. Dr. D.S. Gupt, Vice chairman C.S.A , initiated the sessions. Dr. B. S. Parihar a practising poet in Urdu, Hindi and English, gave a thought-provoking discourse on the role of poetry in channelizing suppressed expressions. He emphasized the imperative of a guide or teacher in learning the poetic craft which he clarified was more a product of practice and endeavor than mere inspiration. Mr. Prem Vij, member, Chandigarh Sahitya Akademi, encouraged the students on their creative endeavors.
Eminent contempory story-writer, Mr. Sally Baljeet traced the essentials and development of the short story. Devout and extremely well read scholar of poetry Col. Retired, Jasmer Singh Bala, shared valuable his love for poetry which he said is an intrinsic part of our existence from our very infancy. Paying fond tributes to venerable teachers like Sohan Singh Sital and Dr. Attar Singh he relived his experience as a student of poetry and emphasized the writing of poetry in ones mother tongue and refining its craft through the close reading of renowned poets and critics. He exhorted aspiring writers to save the "Punjab Muse" which was fragmenting and to rely upon experience without being overawed by great political upheavals while learning from them.
Principal of the college, Dr. Harinderjit Kaur, presented a vote of thanks to all speakers for responding kindly to their invitation, the Chandigarh Sahitya Akademi for its initiative especially the personnel contributions of the vice chairman Dr. D. S Gupt and the participating students for their priceless contribution for the success of the workshop.
Students from 10 Colleges of Chandigarh participated in poetry and short story writing contest competitions held after the talks.
Results for Creative Writing Competition:
Essay:
1st Prize:Sandeepa Rahi (Dev Samaj College for Women, Sec.45, Chandigarh)
and Ramandeep Kaur (MCM DAV College for Women, Sec.36, Chandigarh)
2nd Prize:Rupali Gautam (DAV College, Sec.10, Chandigarh)
and Arpu (GCG Sec.11, Chandigarh)
3rd Prize:Raminder Singh (MCM DAV College for Women, Sec.36, Chandigarh)
and Swati Zar (Guru Gobind Singh College for Women, Sector 26, Chandigarh)
Play Writing:
1st Prize:Manpreet Kaur Grewal (Govt. College of Education , Sec.20, Chandigarh)
2nd Prize:Deepika Kaur (MCM DAV College for Women, Sec.36, Chandigarh) and
Madhuri Thakur (Guru Gobind Singh College for Women, Sector 26, Chandigarh)
3rd Prize:Manmeet Luthra (GCG Sec.11, Chandigarh)and Prabhjot Kaur (Guru Gobind Singh College for Women, Sector 26, Chandigarh)
Short Story Writing:
1st Prize:Deepika Kaur (MCM DAV College for Women, Sec.36, Chandigarh)
2nd Prize:Divya Gurnaij (MCM DAV College for Women, Sec.36, Chandigarh)
3rd Prize:Manmeet Luthra (GCG Sec.11, Chandigarh)
and Gurpreet Kaur (Guru Gobind Singh College for Women, Sector 26, Chandigarh)
Poetry Writing:
1st Prize:Amrita Pathak (GCG, Sec.11, Chandigarh)
and Jyoti Verma (MCM DAV College for Women, Sec.36, Chandigarh)
2nd Prize:Abhijot Kaur (Guru Gobind Singh College for Women, Sector 26, Chandigarh)
and Ruchika (GCG Sec.42, Chandigarh)
3rd Prize:Reena (Dev Samaj College of Education for Women, Sec.36, Chandigarh)
Ramandeep Kaur (MCM DAV College for Women, Sec.36, Chandigarh)
Commendation: Tegmeet Kaur (Govt. College of Education, Sec.20, Chandigarh)
