Doon library and Research Centre organised an interaction session with young writer Chaitanya Kumari. Students of various colleges participated and learnt how to develop their reading habit and writing skills.
Chaitanya said, “I was fond of reading Hindi literature since early age and began writing stories and poems since I was Class VIII. My first book named ‘Rohini’ was published in 2013. My second book ‘Bhavao Ki Kalam Se’ is expected to be published this year.” In Rohini, she highlighted the pains of an adopted child with foster parents neglecting her. How Rohini successfully handles things in spite of facing several challenges in the journey of her life have been narrated.
According to Chaitanya, she is writing on another two books — Rishtao Ki Sundar Bagia and God ke Naam 26 Chithiyain’.Chaitanya, native of Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh) completed her Class XII, BA, MA in Dehradun. She had done her graduation and post- graduation (sociology) from MKP (PG) College.
Manoj Panjani, research staff member, Doon library and Research Centre, said that the students interacting with the young writer were intellectually enriched. DlRC librarian JB Goyal, Chandra Shekhar Tiwari and dozens of college students were present on the occasion.