Anil K. Pushker, PhD
http://www.argalaa.org/apkaveendra
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560034, Karnataka, India
Summary
PhD, MPhil in Hindi Translation, MA in Hindi Literature from JNU, New Delhi and BA in HindiLiterature from ECC, Allahabad. Worked on Translation of “A Summer of Tigers” by Keki N.Daruwala and “Dubliners” by James Joyce. Published many muktaks, poems, stories and letters
in various Hindi magazines such as Hans, Kadambini and Sarita. Taken interviews of famousliterary personalities in Hindi Literature including Sahitya Academy and Jnanpith award winners.Worked as Production Assistant for Muse of Murmur - Art & Poetry Collection - 2008. Currently
working as Editor-in-chief for Argalaa magazine. Looking for Hindi Officer position in a reputed organization.
Education
2005 - 2010 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Hindi Translation, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi
Thesis: Harivansh Rai Bachchan’s Perception of Translation in His Works
Supervisor: Dr. Ranjit Kr. Saha
2003 - 2005 Master of Philosophy (MPhil), Hindi Translation, JNU, New Delhi
Thesis: Hindi Translation of Keki N. Daruwala’s ”A Summer of Tigers”
Supervisors: Prof. Ganga Prasad Vimal and Dr. Ranjit Kumar Saha
2000 - 2002 Master of Arts (MA), Hindi Literature, JNU, New Delhi
Specialization: Suryakant Tripathi Nirala’s Literary Achievements
Supervisor: Dr. Govind Prasad
1997 - 2000 Bachelor of Arts (BA), Hindi Literature
School of Arts, Ewing Christian College (ECC), Allahabad, UP
Professional Courses
October 1996 Story Writing (Correspondence), Kahani Lekhan Mahavidyalay, Ambala, Hariyana
Professional Experience
2009 – Present Spokesperson, Narayani Sahitya Academy, New Delhi (Patron: Namwar Singh)
2008 – Present Editor-in-chief, Argalaa, New Delhi (Chief Advisor: Ganga Prasad Vimal)
2008 – 2009 Advisor, Indian Sports & Cultural Society, New Delhi (Patron-in-chief: Nafisa Ali Sodhi)
2008 – 2009 Production Assistant, Muse of Murmur - Art & Poetry Collection - 2008, New Delhi (Honorary Editor: Subroto Bondo, Editorial Board: Namwar Singh, Ashok Vajpeyi, Keshav Malik, Ganga Prasad Vimal)
Publications
Muktak More than a dozen muktaks published in Sarita
Poems Kadambini, Unnayan, Gudiya, Prastav, Tarun Ghosh, Heritage, Sarita, Mukta, Mehakta Anchal,Navneet and Saras Salil
Stories Tarun Ghosh and Sapna Sangeet Ki Duniya
Letters Hans, Sarita, Rashtriya Sahara (Hastakshep), Gudiya, a few other literary and non literary Hindi Magazines
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Publications Under Review
Poetry Collections
Peeli Ghaas, Diwar, Khilaf Hoon Main, Tanashahon Ke Waris, Prem Aur Kranti
Novel Argalaa
Story Collection Jungle Ka Das Devta
Translations Keki N. Daruwala’s “A Summer of Tigers” (Cheeton ki Fasale-Garma), James Joyce’s “Dubliners”(Dublin ke Log)
Interviews
2008 – 2010 Taken interviews of Amarkant, Namwar Singh, Ganga Prasad Vimal, Varyam Singh, Jagdish Gupt (1994 - 2001), Kishori Lal, Maitreyi Pushpa, Neelabh Ashk, Uday Prakash, Ajit Kumar, Himanshu Joshi, Acharya Nishant Keti and many other famous litrary personalities
Honors & Awards
July 2009 Dataram (Kargil Martyr) National Literary Award by Narayani Sahitya Academy
March 2006 Winner, Afreen - 2006, Chess Championship, Organized by Jawaharlal Nehru University, New
Delhi
March 1999 Second Prize for story “Baishaakhiyon Par Khade Log”, Story Writing Competition organized by
Ewing Christian College, Allahabad
March 1999 Consolation Prize, Painting Competition, Organized by Gandhi Prarthana Samaj, Ewing Christian
College, Allahabad
March 1999 Consolation Prize for poem “Gandhi Ki Chita Par Jalte Prashn”, Poetry Writing Competition,
organized by Ewing Christian College, Allahabad
March 1998 Consolation Prize for an essay on “Women Issues“, EssayWriting Competition organized by Gandhi
Vichar and Shanti Sansthan, University of Allahabad
March 1998 First Prize for story “Wah Pagla”, StoryWriting Competition organized by Ewing Christian College,
Allahabad
March 1998 Second Prize, Poetry Writing Competition organized by ECC, Allahabad
December 1996 Consolation Prize, Painting Competition, Organized by Camlin India Limited, Bombay
1995 Consolation Prize, Shesh Prashna Serial Sahityik Pratiyogita, A Tele serial produced by Navbharat
Times, Mumbai
Painting Exhibitions
October 2002 Exhibited 30 oil paintings and scetch drawings in an exhibition organized by Jawaharlal Nehru
University, New Delhi
January 2002 Exhibited 15 oil paintings and scetch drawings in an exhibition in Maha Kumbh, Allahabad
July 2000 Exhibited 30 oil paintings and scetch drawings in an exhibition organized by ECC, Allahabad
January 1998 Exhibited an oil painting titled as “Pieces of Possibilities” organized by Allahabad Working Artist
Association, Allahabad
Discourses & Poetry Recitations
July 2011 Discourse and Poetry Recitation on the occasion of birthday of Namwar Singh organized by
Narayani Sahitya Academy and Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)
July 2011 Poetry Recitation, organized by Narayani Sahitya Academy on 12th death anniversary of Kargil
Martyr Dataram
July 2010 Discourse and Poetry Recitation, organized by Narayani Sahitya Academy
January 2011 Active participation in Poetry Recitation organized by National Book Fair, Allahabad
February 2010 Poetry Recitation, World Book Fair, organized by National Book Trust, New Delhi
1998 Poetry Recitation alongwith Jagdish Gupt organized by Parimal Sanstha
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Literary, Cultural & Artistic Activities
July 2010 Inauguration of Narayani Sahitya Academy by Namwar Singh and Kedarnath Singh
December 2002 Speaker, Pratirodh Ka Bimb – 3rd Film Festival, organized by Ayodhya Film Society
July 2009 Editing and Script Writing for a documentary “Another Aspect of India Rising”
March 2009 Inauguration of Argalaa magazine by Health Minister Kiran Walia on International Women’s Day
February 2009 Playback voice in “Kaale Lohe ka Rang Lal Hai” produced by Kadam Films
February 2009 Judged Poetry & Laughter Competition organized by Ewing Christian College, Allahabad
March 2006 Organized Afreen - 2006, Chess Championship at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
March 2000 Participated in “Patrakarita & Lekhan Prashikshan Workshop” organized by Gandhi Vichar &
Shanti Adhyayan Sansthan, University of Allahabad
March 1999 Participated in “Film Appreciation Course” during Mar. 15 - 18, 1999, conducted by Anil Jhankar,
former Professor of Direction in Film & Television Institute of India, Pune
February 1999 Script Writing and acting for “Neev Ka Pehla Patthar” in 32nd All India Short Play & Folk Dance
Competition & Theatre Seminar organized by Allahabad Natya Sangh
1994 – 2000 Social activist for “Bachpan Bachaao Andolan”, an NGO
1994 – 2000 Social Activist for Gudiya, an NGO
Languages
English, Hindi, Urdu and familiar with Sanskrit
Computer Skills
OS MS Windows XP/Vista/7, Familiar with Linux
Tools MS Office XP/2003, Google Transliteration, Google Translate
Hobbies
Different forms of literary writing such as novel, story, poetry, short play and script writing.
Oil Painting and Sketching
Writing Blogs and being actively involved in many social/professional networking sites such as
Facebook, Orkut and LinkedIn.
Personal Details
Father’s name Ram Swaroop Date of birth 02 Oct. 1980
Gender Male Marital status Single
Nationality Indian Passport no. F8198493
Permanent Address
ED – 453, ADA Colony, Naini, Allahabad - 211008, UP
Residence #930, 1st Floor, 6th B Cross, Koramangala 1st Block, Bangalore – 560034, Karnataka, India
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