Writers feel and writers write!

When you read a book by Chetan Bhagat, you don’t feel like what is written above. The reason I straight away wrote the most important point is, I don’t want to leave the readers of this honest post waiting to read the important points in the middle of this article.

Youngsters, if they want to read a book, have a lot of choice nowadays. They are exposed to an array of books and authors that might interest them. I certainly wanted to use the word ‘overexposed’ because it is the truth. Nowadays you see youngsters reading books at bus stands, railway stations, coffee shops, in colleges and in schools, but the most important question which arises out of such a thing is, are they feeling whatever they are reading?

There is a big difference between a writer and a great writer. I want the readers of this article to know that difference, so that pretentious writers feel the shame which is being bestowed upon them.

I will let you know a thing which I thought and felt while reading Chetan Bhagat. While I was reading one of his books, I felt that the story was being fed into my head, someone was telling me and I was listening. There was no scope for my thoughts to reply to whatever that was written in the book. There was an explanation to everything that was happening which I felt was very unnecessary.

The characters that are often shown in his stories are just being used by him so that they take the story forward till the climax and the book meets an end. The women characters in his books are nothing much than a portrayal of fake womanhood and reminds me of the sleazy content that was made famous by pulp fiction writers like Ved Prakash Sharma and Surendra Mohan Pathak. Bhagat fans! the women in his books do not fight for sexual freedom, they become the prisoners of sex. The truth is destroyed and the lies are sugar coated. All of these things sum up to the concept of literature blasphemy and the shameful irony is that nowadays this is the formula for a successful book. The writers are not the only ones to be blamed, the readers should also be blamed.

The above paragraph exposes the not so enduring writing style of Chetan Bhagat. Let us now talk about a writer which is almost forgotten by the people, people do not read him but they are not aware that whatever books they are reading(I am talking about the books by coming off age writers) has a little bit of him in them, ‘Saadat Hasan Manto’.
Every sentence ever written by him still strikes the readers with a sword of epiphany.  Saadat Hasan Manto wrote the truth and served it hot and cold at the same time. His works reveal his personality, they reveal that Manto was a theist and an atheist at the same time. Sane, insane were not just words for him, they were experiences. One can easily call him the Edgar Allan Poe of the Urdu world

Manto in his books did not answered questions, he asked them and asked them with utmost clarity. The clarity which no writer has achieved ever since. Your thoughts are given the permission to express themselves and you are the one who has to answer the questions. His writings can be understood by kids and the older masses and this proves that he has an universal appeal. The women in his stories gradually become the most important part of the stories. Even if there was no woman involved in the story, Manto tried to make the whole story a woman and succeeded in doing that. A quality which is not found nowadays. Inspired by the works of Maxim Gorky and Guy de Maupassant, Manto was arguably the greatest Urdu writer of his time.

If one wants to be a writer, he/she should be very careful with what he reads because if you want to write good you should read good.

Why everybody wants to be a Bhagat and not a Manto?

Final conclusion is this, Let your influences be your guide and choose wisely!

Thank you!

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“You see sir, I can talk English, I can walk English, I can laugh English, I can run English, because English is such a funny language. Bhairo becomes Byron because their minds are very narrow.” – amid the myriad dialogues of Amitabh Bachhan, this one tugged at our heartstrings for taking a light-hearted jibe at English. In Indian Rich-middle class-upper middle class diaspora, English is worshipped and the language is almost spoon-fed to their children. But then, there are few things that we have internalized as kids but their hilariousness never registered in our minds. Here are some examples of how English is funny, strange and crazy:

English is a quintessential language in our country and we can’t go without learning it. Worse, a person can’t even prosper in his career if he is not well versed in English. However, people who don’t hail from a convent background, often falter while speaking English so the Spoken English courses have come to their rescue.

India is in the rat race to put their children in best Missionary schools whose brand name only speaks volumes. This is the alarming reminder of how our vernacular is constantly being outwitted by a completely foreign language.

Language apart, in pursuit of learning better English, we are adapting the American culture and growing a detest for our own. Hence the ethnic root is being loosened with the every passing day.

But you can run or hide but can’t escape the muscle-flexing of English culture that has seeded into the society since long.

There are many things about this language make us really curious and not to mention, it has funny sides too.

A lot of countries who have a colonial past, are repelled to the idea of learning English and live by their vernacular but we are among those who copiously copy. So, we come across the funny and apparently confusing things.

But then again, all the countries that extensively speak English face these same dilemmas and find these same things funny.

Figures say, most people don’t understand many things about English no matter if they are speaking it since forever.

But then, that’s English for you. Funny and confusing to bits.

All of the people who heart this tongue, suffer through the same dilemmas and that’s a common thread that connects us.

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World is changing faster than you can imagine and it has gotten interconnected like never before.

Even though everyone is talking about India becoming the next powerhouse, the importance of other bigger and global giants can’t be discounted. While the world is looking at us for further economic growth, we also need to get their guidance and help in learning and understanding from their expertise. In that context, we need to work with them, in their country to understand a lot of processes.

That is why there is a need to learn new languages to get used to these countries and make them home to not only make your career, but bring back the experience in your home country for its growth!

Let me share with you the top 5 languages you need to learn to work for an international career:

1) English

You might say it is obvious, but you have to understand that just knowing how to read and write is not enough. If you can’t talk in English proficiently and communicate your views to others, then this part-knowledge of English is of no use. Don’t have to learn a particular accent, but learn it enough to understand what an American or a British national is saying and convey your thoughts to them without any confusion. As such English is fast becoming the language of the world with more and more people embracing it in every country.

2) Spanish

In America, Spanish is the second most spoken language thanks to a large number of immigrants. Also, as far as businesses are concerned, Spanish has always been in demand due to its vibrant economy and business relations with all the major economies. Knowing the language can help you to deal with Spanish customers, vendors and clients in a much more efficient manner while at the same time you can enjoy their culture too.

3) Mandarin

It is definitely one of the most difficult languages of the world, but in current scenario, China is the only nation that is growing as fast as we are and is really the economic engine of the world. Also, more and more Indian companies are opening their branches in the most populated nation of the world and the engagement at people to people level as well as business level is increasing on a regular basis. If you happen to work in a company with substantial presence in China, knowing language can give you an edge over your peers!

4)  German

Germany is one of the most stable, developed and economically powerful nation of Europe with its auto-industry literally ruling the world. Many of these companies are making inroads into Indian market as well and employing local talent not only for Indian operations, but also for their global affairs. Learning the language can help your chances at getting the job as well as working higher up the hierarchy.

5) French

France is the other big economy of the world and second to none as far as Europe is concerned. It is the Fashion capital of the world with a vibrant economy and culture offering employment opportunities to millions. French companies are also planning to set up shop in India and that augurs well for those who have a competitive edge with knowledge of their local language.

Remember, these languages are an additional tool in your armour.

Do work on your other skill sets as well, but learn either or all of these languages for expertise and to stand out of the crowd!

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