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Explore Suba Singh's iconic humorous essays and his influence on Punjabi journalism, blending wit with cultural narratives.

Explore Sujan Singh's compelling short stories highlighting socio-economic struggles, with a focus on downtrodden and women’s issues. Discover his works now!

Explore the impactful Punjabi ghazals of Takhat Singh, enriched by his Urdu expertise. Discover his optimistic social viewpoints and poetic maturity.

BALBIR SINGH (1894-1974) Dr. Balbir Singh is an eminent thinker and expositor of Sikh literature. He is a man of much learning, both of eastern and western philosophy, besides a teacher of botany. His essays are available in collections like Charan Hari Visthar (Detailed account of Charan Singh) about his father, Dr. Charan Singh whose contribution to Punjabi literature has been noticed.

Chitrakar, Ishwar Singh (1912 -1968), a noted painter and poet in Punjabi, was born in 1912 and died in 1968. His pen name, Chitrakar, indicates his penchant for painting and painting to him was as dear a medium of creativity as poetry was. Literary movements of his time did not fascinate him. He was lonely and forsaken but true to his innermost spirit of freedom and love. He is the author of two collections of essays entitled Kalam di Awaz (The Voice of the Pen) and Gal Bat (Conversation).

Discover Seetal's journey from sentimental to realist, depicting rural Punjab with novels like 'Jug Badal Gya' and earning the Sahitya Akademi Award.

Explore the compelling works of Santokh Singh 'Dheer', a bold Punjabi poet whose literature resonates with truth and passion for social change.

Dive into the rich theatrical world of Harcharan Singh, an acclaimed Punjabi dramatist, honored by Sahitya Akademi. Discover his impactful plays and stories.

Explore the impactful works of Jaswant Singh Kanwal, a prominent Punjabi novelist known for his realist depiction of rural life and powerful storytelling.

Dive into Indian cultures with Piara Singh's works. Discover Indian art, poets, and religions through his engaging and informative writings.

Explore the rich contributions of Professor Pritam Singh in Punjabi literature, from teaching to noteworthy publications in research and storytelling.

Discover the compelling, socially-conscious poetry of Piara Singh 'Sehrai', a unique voice in modern Punjabi literature focused on equality and justice.