Rajani Nagesh Tadimalla

Literature is an art. There are various types of literature. My mission is to bring stories in various genres and languages through literary writing and books.

Poetry: In general, poetry can be expressed in various ways and styles such as blank verse, free verse, lyric, ballad, cinquain, haiku, sestina, sonnet, villanelle, epic, elegy, epigram, imagist, limerick, narrative, and ode.

Prose: Prose can take various forms such as fictional, heroic, nonfictional, and prose poetry.

Fiction: In general, fiction can be of various types such as children’s literature, fables, comics, flash fiction, short stories, novelettes, novellas, novels, historical fiction, horror, science fiction, fantasy, mystery and thriller fiction, and realistic fiction.

Nonfiction: Nonfiction usually includes topics such as health, sciences, humanities, social sciences, nature, environment, biodiversity, essays, educational, academic, research, literary nonfiction, children’s nonfiction, motivational, inspirational, devotional, spiritual, travelogues, contemporary topics, law, national, international relations, memoirs, general reading, and general knowledge. Here, as a broader approach to various disciplines nonfiction has been included as a separate section.

The aforementioned is indicative and not exhaustive.

Works on historical and science fiction are included in the Literary Junction whereas those on history and science are included in the Humanities and Social Sciences and Sciences respectively in the Nonfiction Junction.

The endeavour is to cover all major language families in due course. Linguistics and languages are included in the Humanities and Social Sciences in the Nonfiction Junction.

Genres will be mentioned on the separate page created for titles. Each title even within the same genre has a different theme. There is a possibility of a common element as a signature style within a genre yet only if it gels with the theme.

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నా ఆలోచనలు My Thoughts:

‘The goal is the same as the motto: World can be a much better place to live in. The medium is language.’

‘Styles of writing, in many languages, have evolved over various centuries and are accordingly categorized. While retaining one’s originality, it’s good to be aware of them.’

‘It is important to preserve vulnerable as well as endangered languages and explore the possibility of reviving extinct languages.’   

 ‘Mitakaha means one who speaks less in Chhattisgarhi.’

Grass is known as emārh in Maithili. ‘Maithili is easier for many who know Hindi. However, words are spelt differently.’

‘ਡੇਰੇ is the Punjabi word for camp and is the first title.’

The last page or the back cover in some titles will have a note on the idea behind choosing a topic.

”আবাদ’ pronounced Ābāda is the Bengali word for plantation.’ Hindi, Urdu, and Bangla are non-official languages at the United Nations.

‘A best friend in my life is someone who is a Telugu yet knows Bengali.’ ‘লিখিত শব্দের সেরা প্রত্যাশা করুন।’

‘Rabindranath Tagore: RNT. Here is another RNT with a humble effort.’ In his words ‘Who are you, reader, reading my poems a hundred years hence?’

‘Another connection with the great Rabindranath Tagore is that administrative campus of University in Indore is on the RNT (Rabindranath Tagore) Marg and is known as the Nalanda Campus. Remember standing in long queues in those days to pay exam fees.’

In Telugu, the object comes before the verb. While vowels are known as Acchulu అచ్చులు in Telugu, consonants are known as Hallulu హల్లులు. Telugu is the fourth most spoken language in India.

When it comes to Telugu, my mother is an avid reader. Some years ago, I encouraged her to write on many occasions yet she was not so inclined. So I said, ok! If you are not keen, I will write. That’s how the process started. చరిత్ర సృష్టిద్దాం.

Taking it forward from the aforementioned, apart from literary books, there are children’s books and monthlies with novels as well in Telugu. There was this elderly person known as Dora, who used to supply them all across the twin cities of Bhilai and Durg in his bicycle. Much later in 2000s when he was ageing, he ensured his presence near a well-known Temple and make them available to the Telugu population here. Even in Hyderabad-Secunderabad, if the circulation was less, there was always a possibility of getting a copy at a book stall in Secunderabad Station, or Rathifile Bus stop, or on the stalls (on the left side while exiting) near Nampally station. There were some reports of damage to some press houses including those who develop school books due to recent flooding in Vijayawada (All news don’t make it to social media. You are unlikely to find this info on twitter). I hope the government will support those affected. (15th September 2024)

‘The canvas is wide in terms of the work that I wish to bring to the fore in Telugu, my mother tongue, and hence a Mother Tongue Zone (Telugu Extended Junction) soon. 29th August is Telugu Language Day, which is observed on the birth anniversary of poet Gidugu Venkata Ramamurthy. 9th September is Telangana Language Day, which is observed on the birth anniversary of poet Kaloji Narayana Rao. I will strive to extend the number of works in Indian languages wherein only one work has been announced to three to five. Hindi is easier for me and there is scope for more work in due course. (14th September is Hindi Diwas.). In line with my motto, I will strive to announce works in other mentioned language families soon.’

‘भोर से दिन की शुरुआत होती है। दिन की शुरुआत होते ही हिंदी की भी शुरुआत हो जाती है। जब शाम होती है तब भी हिंदी जागी रहती है।’

भोर हिंदी में एक शीर्षक है.

‘Multilingualism is common amongst people in Dravidian states. Again, Bhilai has a multilingual population and is known as mini-India. So expect the best.’

‘The owners of the place that I stayed in Urapakkam were from Neyveli. They were happy that despite long power cuts initially, distance from workplace, and my frequent travels later on, I stayed at the same place and maintained it well while I was working with OUP in Chennai. The owners family came, stayed with on my last day, took selfies, and ensured that I had a hassle-free travel. I was the first in the building followed by two other Tamil families who were always cordial.’ அப்படியா! Yes.

‘இந்த ரஜனியின் கவனம் இலக்கியம் மற்றும் புத்தகங்களில் உள்ளது.’

‘I had some great teachers at BNS, Sector X middle school, St. Thomas College as well as elderly neighbours in township and my father’s colleagues. If any of them comes across this website, the expectations will be high in Malayalam.’

‘നല്ല എഴുത്ത് സൃഷ്ടിയുമായി വരാൻ ഞാൻ പരമാവധി ശ്രമിക്കും.’

‘I know about Telugu and since I stayed in Tamil Nadu, I am aware of the importance to language there. In Malayalam, one can find considerable initiatives in publishing literature. When I started the language journey, I was curious about Kannada. I studied the contributions to Kannada literature. My discovery made me extend what was initially supposed to be a small effort to something much bigger. There have been some initiatives in Tulu. Yet there are endangered Dravidian languages such as Oraon, Kolami, Kodava, and Toda where there is scope for the written work.’

So ‘ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಪುಸ್ತಕ ಬರೆಯುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇನೆ.’ changed to ‘ನಾನು ಕನ್ನಡ ಮತ್ತು ಇತರ ಭಾಷೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಅನೇಕ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಕೃತಿಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಕೆಲಸ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇನೆ.’

‘Malvi is spoken in Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh. There have been attempts in the recent years to preserve and encourage literary works.’

‘I haven’t been to Gujarat yet. However, the owners of the place that I stayed while pursuing Masters in Indore were Gujaratis.’ Indore has a Malvi–Marathi–Gujarati culture. Agra-Bombay (AB) Road was just a street away and hence the first title in Gujarati. કોઈ અનન્ય કાર્યની અપેક્ષા રાખો.

‘Since I my father knew Konkani as he had worked in Panaji, I used to enquire him regarding Konkani language during my younger days. Many have made considerable contributions to literature in Konkani.’

‘In Odia, there is lot of existing work on science-related themes. My endeavour is to contribute on other themes.’ My neighbours speak Odia and the family next to them speaks Marathi. Further, an entire stretch behind my house is of Bengali families. That’s why Bhilai is unique and wonderful. It’s not necessary that everyone has an interest in literature or awareness or understanding of the effort involved. Hence, I don’t have a habit of discussing my work or projects.

‘There is preference to active voice in Assamese.’ There are some interesting linguistic studies on the language.

‘It is important to preserve all languages and literature and hence the attempt, which I conceptualized a few years ago. If the only intent was sales and marketing, I would have just focused on one or two languages.’

‘चुनौतियाँ तो होंगी ही। आप अपने क्षेत्र में जो भी अच्छा प्रयास कर रहे हैं, उसे पूरे दिल से करें। प्रयास भले ही अच्छा हो, उसे करने का तरीका भी सही होना चाहिए।

‘Britishers and Europeans invested time in learning Indian languages. Americans do it in countries wherever they have their forces. We should learn other languages yet we should show interest in our languages as well. We are fortunate to have so many languages.’

‘If one delves a little deeper, one will find an interesting connect between nature and languages.’

‘Many Languages: One Nation, Many Languages and Nations: One World, Language: Spirit and medium of communication of the human civilization.’

Further thoughts and notes on all other languages in Literary Junction (Continued).

‘…Let peace be the story and humanity regain its glory before snows melt and hills crumble…’

(2021). World of my dreams: Poetry and prose, First edition.

Language Originals