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Title: Barishein Text and Voice: Poonam Ahmed Poonam Ahmed, born and raised in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, is the daughter of teacher parents and holds an M.A. in Fine Arts from Meerut. Active in writing for over 15 years, her work includes nearly six hundred stories and around two hundred articles published in magazines like Grihashobha, Sarita, Mukta, Femina, Women’s Era, and others. Her story collections include Kabhi Apne Liye, Chidiya Ka Bachcha, Ishq Iska Uska, Upar Wali Khidki, and Moongate. A memoir, Us Din (Kuch Man Kahi), and several audiobooks and Kindle editions are also part of her published work. She has received honors such as the Smt. Sneh Prabha Shukla Memorial Award, Punjab Sahitya Kala Manch Award of Honor, and the Salila Sahitya Ratna for Moongate. Her stories have been adapted for stage and a short film, Konewali Table, available on YouTube. Poonam currently lives and writes in Thane.
Curator: Irfan
Join the Art of Reading: Share Your Story on Listen with Irfan Do you have a passion for reading literature or narrating captivating prose? Here’s your chance to shine! I’m thrilled to announce a new collaborative series, Art of Reading, on my podcast channel, Listen with Irfan.
If you love bringing stories to life, I’m offering you a platform to showcase your talent. Record a short story of your choice (maximum 8 minutes) and share it with a community of like-minded narrators and listeners. This is a free, non-commercial initiative to connect aspiring narrators, promote storytelling, and build a creative community. No monetization, just pure love for the art of narration.
How to Participate: - Choose a short story or piece of prose you’re passionate about. - Record it with clear audio using a mobile phone or audio recorder. Do not include your name or the story’s title in the recording. - Background music is optional, but avoid copyrighted tracks to prevent hosting issues. - Send your recording via email to ramrotiaaloo@gmail.com or WhatsApp at +91 9818098790.
Full credit to the writer and narrator will be given on the Listen with Irfan podcast channel. Take inspiration from the sample recording by narrator Munish (attached). Join us to share your voice, connect with an audience, and celebrate the art of storytelling!
Let’s create something beautiful together!
Cover: Irfan We respect creative ownership. If you believe this is your work or if appropriate credit hasn’t been given, kindly get in touch at ramrotiaaloo@gmail.com
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