KASHMIR KONNECTIVITY:A BIOSKETCH: NOVEL

Rachna Vinod

Aug 2023 · Inkalab publication

About this ebook

Reminiscences of growing up years carry indescribable sentimentality. Apparently invisible, both these emotions, indescribable and sentimentality, influence everyone’s life to a great extent. The life keeps moving on with a mixed bag of pleasant and unpleasant memories. The nostalgic moments, sometimes work as fill in the blanks in vagueness. Many a time, the compulsions in life keep you on toes, moving from place-to-place meeting different people and also becoming closer to them. Even then, it is not easy to forgo and forget your childhood and adolescence period when ignorance to many challenging aspects of adult life, is innocently a bliss. ‘KASHMIR KONNECTIVITY: A BIOSKETCH’ is story of such a person whose association with others, despite the turmoil and tribulations in their respective lives, drew strength from the togetherness they shared during their childhood and adolescence. Embracing life as it unfolds, they nurture no ill-will. While the places mentioned are real, the names of real individuals have been changed to respect their privacy. The events, based on facts, have been somewhat fictionalised.

Rachna Vinod

Ratings and reviews

The novel 'KASHMIR KONNECTIVITY:A BIOSKETCH' has been written in 18 chapters and each chapter keeps the reader engrossed till the end. At the heart of the novel lies the concept of "Konnectivity," a term that encapsulates the profound connections that bind the people, traditions, and history of Kashmir. As readers delve into the pages, they are invited to trace the threads that interlace the past and present, the native and the visitor, the old and the new. Through skillful storytelling mainly of a woman right from her birth to the middle age, the author unveils the intricate web of relationships that define Kashmir's identity, allowing readers to grasp the true depth of its significance!

The title "Kashmir Konnectivity" abbreviates the rich cultural heritage of Kashmir valley and it's inhabitants. This book is an attempt to acquaint the readers with the inherited beauty,the bonding, the connect of Kashmiri's in general , that under the influence of religious camauflage got bruitaly impacted which in turn forced Kashmiri Hindu community to leave their homeland without their belongings for an unknown future. The book also show cases the resilience of this victamised community who emerged even more stronger fighting hardships and uncertainties. "Rachna Vinod", the author of the book is quite skillful in crafting stories using her skillbinding narrative, imagery, the evocative phrases that adds flavour to the content. Being a victim of Kashmir Exodus, I could easily relate with Sikhya's story. There are numerous Shikya's across the globe with bruised souls ,dreadful past and everlasting pain. The theme has been meticulously justified! A must read!

While going through the beautiful description of a woman' journey into time, "Kashmir Konnectivity: A Biosketch" is poised to become a literary sensation. Its spellbinding narrative, evocative imagery, and deeply resonant themes described through the biography of a woman, leave an imprint on readers' hearts and minds. Whether one is drawn to the allure of travel, the exploration of cultural identities, or the sheer joy of discovering a captivating story, this novel is a fabulous read

About the author

Name --- Rachna Vinod

Profession --- Writer

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WhatsApp--- 7780947446

Publications: ---

1) Mere Humsafar (Urdu poetry)

2) Eternal Heritage (English poetry)

3) Ankahi Sargam (Hindi poetry)

4) Yasmin-e-Sugandh (urdu poetry)

5) Lotus Lore (Short stories in English)

6) Shahada Aisha (English poetry)

7) Madhya Ratrik Kshan (Short stories in Hindi)

8) Adya Madya Geeten Bharya (Dogri poetry)

9) Bridging The Gap (Short stories in English)

10) Poems and Short stories in Hindi

and English in about 25 anthologies

Besides, following e-books are available at no cost in Google Play Store besides their Kindle version availability on Amazon: -

11) Ritu Rajas Ran Bankur Raag (Eighteen Hindi Poems)

12) Adya Madya Geeten Bharya (Forty-Seven Dogri Poems)

13) Parvaton Ke Daayre (Ten Hindi Stories)

14) Bridging The Gap (Seven English Stories)

15) Hirakhi Fuhaar (Fifty Dogri Poems)

16) I Am Here Only! (17 Stories in English eBook)

Website for more information about author's books: -

https://sites.google.com/site/choiceofbooks