JKNS//Kashmiri short story collection “Dugosh” of Mushtaq Ahmed Mushtaq released
At a dignified gathering of prominent writers and lovers of literature, the third Kashmiri short story collection “Dugosh” of prominent short-story writer Mushtaq Ahmed Mushtaq was released at Seminar Hall of the J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages in Srinagar today.
Vatern Poet, Critic and Researcher Prof. Shafi Shouq presided over the function whileas noted Poet and Critic Prof. Majroh Rasheed was the Guest of Honour.
In his welcome address, Secretary Cultural Academy Muneer-Ul-Islaam expressed happiness for organising the function and congratulated the writer for his immense contribution to Kashmiri literature. He said Mushtaq’s literary contribution is laudable despite having a demanding job as a Senior Indian Information Service Officer of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
Noted Critic and Lecturer Yousuf Jahangir presented a comprehensive paper on the new book whileas Prof. Majroh Rasheed also highlighted various aspects of Mushtaq’s writings.
In his presidential address, Prof. Shafi Shouq while delebrating on contemporary literary scene in the world said that the short story is the best medium of expression in literature with regard to present era. He said that three M’s viz. Man, Moment and Milieu make a short story compact and successful and many of Mushtaq’s short stories have this quality.
Mohd Ashraf Taq, Chief Editor of the Cultural Academy extended his vote of Thanks and expressed gratitude to the guests and participants for sparing their precious time in attending the said function.