Tuesday, 22 September 2026

12 years of Indian literary sphere

As the author crosses one more year in the indian literary sphere, let’s figure out  where he stands after contributing for  around 12 years in the respective field: 


Saurabh Pant in Indian Literary Circles

Introduction


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In contemporary Indian literary circles, Saurabh Pant has emerged as a distinctive independent voice whose works span poetry, environmental literature, public affairs, international relations, and social commentary. Through a combination of books, ebooks, essays, and research-oriented publications, he has built a literary identity that bridges creative expression with intellectual inquiry. His growing body of work reflects a commitment to addressing issues of environmental sustainability, human society, and global developments through accessible and thought-provoking writing.


A Multifaceted Literary Presence


Goodreads catalogue 

Unlike authors who restrict themselves to a single genre, Saurabh Pant's literary contributions extend across multiple fields. His bibliography includes poetry collections, environmental studies, books on public relations, historical reflections, and works exploring geopolitical themes. This diversity has enabled him to reach readers from different academic and literary backgrounds while cultivating a unique interdisciplinary profile.

His writings often combine literary sensibility with analytical observation, making them appealing to readers who seek both artistic and intellectual engagement.


Voice for Environmental Awareness


One of the defining aspects of Pant's literary journey is his dedication to environmental literature. Works such as Warming Boom, Forest Fires, and other nature-inspired writings focus on climate change, ecological conservation, and humanity's relationship with the natural world.

Within literary discussions, these works are appreciated for drawing attention to urgent environmental challenges while maintaining a poetic and reflective tone. His environmental writings contribute to the growing body of Indian literature concerned with sustainability and ecological consciousness.


Contribution to Digital and Independent Publishing


Author's global spotlight 

Saurabh Pant belongs to a generation of writers who have effectively utilized digital publishing platforms to reach a global audience. Through ebooks and independently published works, he has demonstrated how modern authors can transcend geographical limitations and connect directly with readers.

His presence on international ebook platforms has helped expand the visibility of his writings beyond traditional publishing channels, making his work accessible to readers across Europe, Africa, North America, and Asia.


Public Relations and Intellectual Writing


An introduction to PR 

Beyond creative literature, Pant has also contributed to discussions on communication and public relations. His books on public relations and related research publications reflect an interest in understanding the dynamics of communication, institutions, and societal interactions.

This engagement with professional and academic themes distinguishes him from many contemporary literary figures and adds an intellectual dimension to his overall body of work.


Inspiring Literary Journey


Hello Dun celebrated Saurabh pant 

An important aspect of Saurabh Pant's literary profile is his perseverance and dedication to writing despite personal challenges. His journey serves as an example of how determination, technology, and passion for literature can enable meaningful participation in the literary world.

For many emerging writers, particularly those working outside mainstream literary networks, his career illustrates the possibilities offered by independent publishing and digital readership.


Recognition Among Readers

While Saurabh Pant operates largely within the independent literary space, his works have attracted readers interested in environmental issues, poetry, current affairs, and social thought. Reader engagement with his books has contributed to a steadily growing reputation, particularly among audiences seeking alternative voices in contemporary Indian literature.

His writings are frequently discussed in connection with environmental advocacy, literary accessibility, and the expanding influence of self-published authors in the digital age.


Legacy in Progress

Saurabh Pant represents a modern Indian literary voice shaped by curiosity, social awareness, and interdisciplinary thinking. As his catalogue of works continues to grow, he is gradually carving out a distinctive niche within Indian literary circles—one characterized by environmental consciousness, intellectual exploration, and a commitment to making literature accessible to diverse audiences.

His evolving literary journey reflects the changing landscape of Indian writing in the twenty-first century, where independent authors increasingly contribute to national and global literary conversations.


Thank you all for helping the author come this far in the writing industry, keep supporting as there is a lot to be done with more glory moments coming, happy reading. 


Sunday, 13 September 2026

हिंदी दिवस विशेष

हम हर साल 14 सितंबर को हिंदी दिवस मनाते हैं। इस साल हम आपके लिए लेखक सौरभ पंत के बारे में हिंदी में खास कवरेज लेकर आए हैं, लेकिन सबसे पहले आइए इस भाषा के महत्व को जानते हैं।

🌟 ​"हिंदी सिर्फ हमारी भाषा नहीं, हर हिंदुस्तानी का स्वाभिमान है।"

​"संस्कृति की धरोहर, उन्नति का आधार; हिंदी है हमारी पहचान और संस्कार।"

​"दिल की भाषा, देश की शान; हिंदी से है हमारा मान।"

​"गर्व से कहो, गर्व से लिखो; हिंदी हैं हम, यही हमारी पहचान रखो।"

​"हिंदुस्तान के माथे की बिंदी, हमारी प्यारी राष्ट्रभाषा हिंदी।"

​✍️ ​"हिंदी हमारे विचारों की अभिव्यक्ति ही नहीं, बल्कि हमारी गौरवशाली संस्कृति और एकता का सबसे मजबूत सूत्र है।"

 "जैसे हर दिल की एक धड़कन होती है, वैसे ही हिंदुस्तान की धड़कन हिंदी है। आइए, इसे सिर्फ एक दिन नहीं, बल्कि हर रोज जिएं।"

"भाषाओं के महासागर में हिंदी वह धारा है, जो हर भारतीय को आपस में जोड़कर रखती है।"


"अगर आप कुछ बड़ा हासिल करते हैं, तो उस कामयाबी को बनाए रखने की ज़िम्मेदारी भी आप पर आ जाती है।"

सौरभ पंत


✨ उपलब्धियां-


नीचे लेखक की उपलब्धियों और सम्मानों की सूची समय के क्रम में दी गई है, साथ ही उनकी हालिया प्रगति की जानकारी भी है:


2015 से मार्च 2023 तक ब्लाइंड क्विज़िंग में भारत का प्रतिनिधित्व किया।

टीम के कप्तान के तौर पर 16 खिताब जीते।

'ले ग्रैंड क्विज़ टूर्नामेंट' (जो 16 साल में एक बार होता है) में कप्तान के तौर पर जीत हासिल की।

कई विधाओं (कविता, कहानी, उपन्यास और निबंध) में रचनाएँ प्रकाशित करने वाले ग्लोबल लेखक।

Amazon और Goodreads पर 4+ रेटिंग वाली ई-बुक्स।

5 भाषाओं - स्पेनिश, जर्मन, स्वीडिश, हिंदी और फ्रेंच - में अनुवादित रचनाएँ।

समावेशी साहित्य को बढ़ावा देने के लिए यूरोप में भारतीय दूतावासों द्वारा सराहना।


🌏  दुनिया भर में कामयाबी  


2013- विल्किंसन निबंध लेखन समिति से सराहना।

2014- क्वींसलैंड यूनिवर्सिटी से प्रशंसा पत्र।

2017- 'वार्मिंग बूम' के लिए UNEP से सराहना।

2017- बोरिस्लाव मेडल, मोंटेनेग्रो।

2018- अटलांटा मैगज़ीन के ऑटम एडिशन (पतझड़ अंक) में कविता प्रकाशित।

2018- गुस्ताव इकलानौ मेडल, रोमानिया।

2018- बेलफ़ास्ट लिटरेरी फेस्टिवल में साहित्यिक कार्यों पर फोकस।

2018- विश्व विकलांगता दिवस पर अमेरिकी सम्मान।

2019- सर्वश्रेष्ठ एशियाई कवि का सम्मान, रोमानिया।

2019- प्रेमिया डी एक्सेलेंटा, रोमानिया।

2020- विश्व पर्यावरण दिवस पर जर्मन सम्मान (ऑनलाइन प्राप्त)।

2020- 'डेन ऑफ़ डेथ' और 'एशियन विंड्स' के लिए लुलु ग्लोबल द्वारा 'पोएटिक वॉयस ऑफ़ द ईयर' के लिए नॉमिनेशन।

2021- ऑस्ट्रेलिया दिवस पर कैपिटल मेडल।

2021- CIS सांस्कृतिक सद्भाव मेडल।

2021- साहित्य के लिए राष्ट्रपति पुरस्कार, रोमानिया।

2021- साहित्यिक   प्रयासों के लिए पोएट्स ग्लोबल से 'सर्टिफिकेट ऑफ़ एक्सीलेंस'।  समकालीन साहित्य और अभियानों में

2022- विश्व शांति और पर्यावरण संबंधी चिंताओं के लिए 'द ब्लू सर्कल' की ओर से साहित्यिक सम्मान पुरस्कार

2023- पश्चिम अफ्रीकी साहित्य महोत्सव में लेखन की सराहना

2023- लातविया में आयोजित रीगा क्लाइमेट पोएट्री रीडिंग में शामिल

2024- अबू धाबी अंतर्राष्ट्रीय पुस्तक मेले में "इंडियन ऑथर्स अब्रॉड" (विदेशों में भारतीय लेखक) खंड में 'वार्मिंग बूम' से चुनिंदा अंशों का पाठ

2024- विनियस ग्रीन लिटरेचर संगोष्ठी में सराहना

2024- एशिया और सुदूर उत्तर के बीच पर्यावरणीय दृष्टिकोणों को जोड़ने के लिए आर्कटिक सर्कल असेंबली (रेकजाविक) में पहचान/सम्मान

2025- यूरोप, दक्षिण अमेरिका और एशिया के दृष्टिबाधित लेखकों के साथ कई डिजिटल चर्चा सत्र

2025- स्टॉकहोम लेखक महोत्सव में साहित्यिक प्रस्तुति

2025- डुनेडिन लेखक और पाठक महोत्सव में पर्यावरण संबंधी कार्यों को शामिल किया गया

2025- पक्षियों पर लिखी किताब के लिए कई कार्यक्रम, जिनमें चीनी नेचर समिट, यूके बर्ड्स रीडाथॉन और होंडुरास में फ्लाई हाइट समिट शामिल हैं

2025- टोक्यो फॉरेस्ट मीट में जंगल की आग (फॉरेस्ट फायर) के विषय पर प्रस्तुति

2026- ब्रिस्बेन बुक क्लब द्वारा सौरभ पंत के साथ बातचीत


📘 भारतीय संदर्भ-


2013- प्राची एजुकेशन सोसाइटी द्वारा निबंध लेखन में विशेष पुरस्कार

2014- NLU फेस्ट कहानी लेखन प्रतियोगिता में दूसरा पुरस्कार

2014- पावर पब्लिशर्स ऑनलाइन प्रतियोगिता में शीर्ष 15 कवियों में शामिल

2015- किरोड़ीमल कॉलेज के हॉस्टल फेयरवेल में स्टूडेंट एक्सीलेंस अवार्ड

2017- साहित्य के लिए स्थानीय सम्मान

2018- इंदौर में आयोजित काफ़ला लेखक महोत्सव में कई साहित्यिक योगदान

2019/20- ब्लाइंड रिलीफ एसोसिएशन में विकलांगता से संबंधित कई सम्मेलनों का हिस्सा, जो मुख्य रूप से इन विषयों पर केंद्रित थे: सॉफ्टवेयर, डिवाइस, सुलभ उपकरण (एक्सेसिबल टूल्स), डेज़ी (Daisy) और WCAG।

2020- हाफ बेक्ड बीन्स  (Half Baked beans) द्वारा प्रकाशित 'द ग्रेट इंडियन एंथोलॉजी' में कविता प्रकाशित  

2020- 'कोरोना वायरस आउटब्रेक' नाम के शॉर्ट स्टोरी कलेक्शन में कहानी प्रकाशित

2021- 'नाज़-ए-हयात' पोर्टल द्वारा सम्मान

2022- 'लैब एकेडेमिया' की कोशिशों से अमृतसर बुक फेयर में 'कोटबुक' को जगह मिली

2022- NE8x ऑफिशियल द्वारा टैगोर यादगार एडिशन में शामिल

2023- तनाव से जुड़ी समस्याओं पर कॉस्मोक्लान ऑनलाइन टॉक शो में हिस्सा लिया

2023- 'टॉप 12 पर्सनैलिटीज़ टू वॉच आउट' (ध्यान देने योग्य टॉप 12 हस्तियां) की लिस्ट में शामिल

2023- इंकज़ॉइड फाउंडेशन द्वारा 'टॉप 30 पर्सनैलिटी' फ़ीचर में शामिल

2023- NE8x ऑफिशियल द्वारा 'ऑथर ऑफ़ द ईयर' फाइनलिस्ट अवॉर्ड

2023- विश्व विकलांगता दिवस पर सम्मानित

2024- TIA द्वारा 'थॉट्स बियॉन्ड मेज़र' के लिए 'बेस्ट ऑथर ऑफ़ द ईयर' का सम्मान

2024- लेखन की दुनिया में एक दशक पूरा होने का जश्न 23 सितंबर को मनाया गया

2024- साहित्यिक विकास के लिए इंकज़ॉइड फाउंडेशन द्वारा 'ग्लोरियस आइकन' सम्मान

2025- गोवा बुक फेस्टिवल के इकोलॉजिकल सेक्शन में नेचर पोएट्री (प्रकृति पर कविता) को खास जगह मिली

2025- इंकज़ॉइड फाउंडेशन द्वारा 'बेस्ट ऑफ़ बेस्ट' साहित्यिक सम्मान

2025- नैनीताल और उत्तराखंड के टॉप 10 लेखकों की लिस्ट में शामिल

2025- 'वार्मिंग बूम' का हिंदी अनुवाद रिलीज़ हुआ और नए एडिशन को मास मीडिया से अच्छा रिस्पॉन्स मिला

2026- दिल्ली बुक फेयर में लैब एकेडेमिया द्वारा 'थॉट्स बियॉन्ड मेज़र' को प्रदर्शित किया गया

2026- दून बुक फेस्टिवल में किताब को खास जगह और लेखक को स्पॉटलाइट मिली

2026- 'थॉट्स बियॉन्ड मेज़र' को कालीकट यूनिवर्सिटी द्वारा केरल हाउस में आयोजित साहित्यिक पुरस्कार मिला

2026- देहरादून में 'सेव द प्लैनेट कॉन्क्लेव' में 'फॉरेस्ट फायर्स' को खास जगह मिली

2026- बनारस हिंदू यूनिवर्सिटी के संस्कृति फेस्ट में गेस्ट ऑफ़ ऑनर (मुख्य अतिथि) के तौर पर शामिल


जैसे-जैसे देश और दुनिया लेखक का समर्थन कर रही है, यह लिस्ट बढ़ती जा रही है और इसमें शामिल सभी लोगों का शुक्रिया।

आइए, मिलकर इसे और बड़ा बनाते हैं, धन्यवाद।


Tuesday, 8 September 2026

Himalaya day special

Every year September 9th is observed as Himalaya day and this time we bring  you  something special. 

From top known literary voices to prominent flowing rivers and food culture, we also  ping A note on the recent Nepal disaster to understand why we need more voices to protect  the Himalayas.


5 notable blind/visually impaired literary voices connected with the Himalaya

  1. Saurabh Pant — Nainital, Uttarakhand
    A visually impaired author born in Nainital, Pant has developed a substantial body of literary work while using screen-reader technology. His Himalayan identity is particularly significant because his literary journey began in Uttarakhand and continued through education in Dehradun and Delhi.

  2. Dev Datta Joshi — Far-Western Nepal
    Joshi grew up in the remote hills of western Nepal and lost most of his eyesight as a child. He became a lawyer, writer and disability-rights advocate, using articles and writing to campaign for greater opportunities for blind and visually impaired Nepalis.

  3. Nirmala Gyawali — Nepal
    A visually impaired Nepali writer/advocate, Gyawali is especially notable for establishing Nepal's first Braille library. Her work combines literacy, access to books and advocacy for people with visual disabilities.

  4. Kunwar Singh Negi — Pauri, Uttarakhand
    Negi was a major figure in Braille publishing rather than conventional literary authorship. Born in Pauri, he worked with the National Institute for the Visually Handicapped in Dehradun and reportedly helped transliterate around 300 books into Braille. He received the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan.

  5. Sampurna Chattarji — Darjeeling (low-vision rather than blind)
    Chattarji grew up in Darjeeling and is an established poet, novelist and translator. She has written about sight and visual impairment, including in Sight May Strike You Blind. A literary source describes her as having severe myopia and a vision impairment, so she belongs in a broader visually impaired/low-vision category rather than a strictly blind-author list.


Top 5 rivers of Himalaya 


Here are 5 of the most famous and important rivers associated with the Himalayas:

  1. Ganges River (Ganga) 🇮🇳 — One of South Asia’s most revered rivers, originating from the Himalayan glaciers in Uttarakhand.

  2. Yamuna River 🇮🇳 — Rises from the Yamunotri Glacier in Uttarakhand and is a major tributary of the Ganga.

  3. Indus River 🇨🇳🇮🇳🇵🇰 — Originates in the Tibetan Plateau and flows through Ladakh before continuing into Pakistan.

  4. Brahmaputra River 🇨🇳🇮🇳🇧🇩 — Known as the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet, it enters India through Arunachal Pradesh and becomes the Brahmaputra.

  5. Sutlej River 🇨🇳🇮🇳🇵🇰 — One of the major rivers of the Indus system, rising in Tibet and flowing through Himachal Pradesh.

🏔️ In short

Ganga • Yamuna • Indus • Brahmaputra • Sutlej forms a particularly iconic group when discussing the great rivers of the Himalayan region.


Top 5 food cultures of Himalaya 


Here are the top 5 food cultures of the Himalayas - from west to east:


*1. Uttarakhandi / Kumaoni-Garhwali 

The most earthy and nutritious. Built for cold & mountains.

- *Staples: Mandua (finger millet), Jhangora (barnyard millet), Bhatt (black soybean)

- *Must-try: Bhatt ki Churkani, Aloo ke Gutke, Chainsoo, Baadi, Gahat ki Dal, Bal Mithai


*2. Himachali / Kangra-Dham Culture

Festive, slow-cooked temple food.

- *Staples: Rajma, Chana, Curd, Rice

- *Must-try: Dham (the feast itself), Siddu (steamed bun with ghee), Babru, Tudkiya Bhath 


*3. Kashmiri   Culture

specialised and delicate Kashmiri Pandit cuisine 

- *Staples: Rice, Saffron, Dry fruits

- *Must-try: Modur Pulao, Dum Aloo, Nadru Yakhni (lotus stem), Haak Saag, Rajma Gogji, Lyodur Tschaman (paneer 


*4. Tibetan / Ladakhi Culture

High-altitude, warm and buttery food for extreme cold.

- *Staples: Barley (Tsampa), Yak cheese, Butter tea

- *Must-try: Momos, Thukpa, Thenthuk, Skyu, Butter Tea, Chhurpi


*5. Nepali / Sikkimese / Darjeeling Culture

Tangy, fermented, and very flavorful.

- *Staples: Rice, Fermented greens (Gundruk), Bamboo shoots

- *Must-try: Gundruk, Sel Roti, Dhindo, Kinema curry, Churpi soup, Tongba


Nepal Flash Floods: An environmental reminder  


  • A Himalayan Warning on Himalaya Day


The devastating flash flood that struck Nepal on 26th August 2026 is a stark reminder of Himalayan fragility.

Triggered by an ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border, the floodwaters of the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers swept through Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading and downstream districts, claiming over 1,340 lives, with nearly 5,000 people still missing and affecting 32,000+ people. Homes, bridges, schools and a dozen hydropower projects were destroyed..

As Nepal observed national mourning on the 13th day as per Hindu tradition, PM Balendra Shah linked the disaster to climate change, noting a 1.8°C rise in Himalayan temperatures.

On Himalaya Day, this tragedy underlines that the Himalayas are not just a boundary but a living ecosystem. Unregulated construction, deforestation, and hydropower expansion in eco-sensitive zones amplify such disasters.


Protecting the Himalayas demands:

- *Climate adaptation: Early warning systems for glacial lake outbursts

- *Eco-sensitive development: No-construction zones along floodplains

- *Ecosystem restoration: Afforestation and sustainable tourism


“If we don't protect the Himalayas, the Himalayas cannot protect us”

Happy HImalaya day everyone. 


Saturday, 5 September 2026

7 years to Warming fumes

As the work completes 7 years in global presence, let’s pause a moment to celebrate and figure out how far it has grown: 


Celebrating 7 Years of Warming Fumes

5 September 2026

Seven years ago, Warming Fumes began its literary journey, bringing together reflections on a world confronting environmental change, human responsibility, and the fragile relationship between society and nature.

As the work completes seven remarkable years, its central message remains deeply relevant: the environmental challenges of our time cannot be treated as distant concerns. They call for awareness, dialogue, and meaningful action. Through its literary voice, Warming Fumes continues to invite readers to look beyond the headlines and consider the consequences of the choices humanity makes today.

This seventh anniversary is not simply a milestone for a book; it is a celebration of the readers, discussions, and reflections that have kept its ideas alive. It represents seven years of words travelling across minds and encouraging greater sensitivity towards our planet.

On this special occasion, heartfelt appreciation goes to everyone who has read, discussed, reviewed, or shared Warming Fumes. May its message continue to reach new readers and inspire a stronger commitment to protecting the environment.

Seven years of words. Seven years of reflection. And a message that continues to matter.

Happy 7th Anniversary to Warming Fumes!

— Celebrating the literary journey of Saurabh Pant


Reviews on Warming Fumes — 7th Anniversary

1. A Timely Environmental Voice
“Warming Fumes remains a thought-provoking literary work that transforms environmental anxiety into a powerful reflection on humanity’s responsibilities. Seven years after its journey began, its concerns feel more relevant than ever.”

2. A Work That Makes the Reader Pause
“What makes Warming Fumes memorable is its ability to turn a global environmental crisis into an intimate literary experience. It encourages readers not merely to observe change, but to think about their own relationship with nature.”

3. Poetry with a Purpose
“Beyond its literary qualities, Warming Fumes carries a clear sense of purpose. Saurabh Pant uses writing as a means of awakening environmental consciousness, giving the work both emotional resonance and social relevance.”

4. Seven Years, Still Relevant
“Some books belong to a particular moment; Warming Fumes continues to speak beyond its original moment. Its seven-year journey demonstrates the enduring power of literature to keep important conversations alive.”

5. A Reminder of Human Responsibility
“Warming Fumes is a reminder that environmental degradation is ultimately a human story. Its strength lies in connecting nature, society, and individual responsibility through an accessible literary voice.”

6. A Distinctive Contribution
“Saurabh Pant’s Warming Fumes stands out for bringing environmental concerns into the literary conversation. Its anniversary provides an opportunity to revisit a work that asks readers to listen more carefully to the changing world around them.”

7. Reader’s Reflection
“Reading Warming Fumes is an invitation to slow down and reflect. Seven years on, its message continues to encourage greater awareness of the planet and the consequences of taking nature for granted.”

8. Anniversary Tribute
“Seven years of Warming Fumes is seven years of an environmental message finding new readers. Its continued relevance is a reminder that meaningful literature can outlive the moment in which it was written.”


Thanks all for  helping this work grow, the author hopes to gain more support for Warming Fumes  as   climate literature gets prominent due to calamities we are about to face, happy reading. 


Monday, 31 August 2026

Reschedule for Dale Polgro awards ceremony

Although  we all are eager to find our names  or get hands on the  awards, the process  is  lengthy and we have to respect the calls of the official jury, so here’s the latest update: 


✨ Official update 


The Organising Committee of the Dale Polgro Awards 2026 wishes to inform all nominees, participants, literary institutions, and well-wishers that the Award Ceremony, originally scheduled for August 2026, has been rescheduled to October 2026.

This decision has been taken in view of the exceptionally large number of submissions received this year and the remarkable quality of entries that have secured cross-selections across multiple award categories. 

The response to the awards has been both overwhelming and inspiring, reflecting the growing diversity and excellence of contemporary literary and creative works.

The additional time will enable the Jury and Selection Committee to conduct a comprehensive and fair evaluation process, ensuring that every shortlisted work receives the careful consideration it deserves. The rescheduling will also facilitate the smooth coordination of multiple category assessments and the finalisation of the award proceedings.

We sincerely appreciate the patience, understanding, and continued support of all participating authors, publishers, and readers from around the world. Your enthusiasm has made the Dale Polgro Awards a truly global celebration of literary excellence.

Further details regarding the revised schedule, venue, and ceremonial proceedings will be announced in due course.

We look forward to welcoming you in October 2026 as we honour outstanding achievements in literature and creative expression.

— Organising Committee
Dale Polgro Awards 2026


We   eagerly await the final winner’s list and other related updates in October 2026 now, stay tuned.