Realistic Stories: B.S. Thaur (May 2008)

Bauney by B.S.Bir

This book is a collection of 21 stories in Punjabi by B.S. Bir who already has to his creadit sevral books in Punjabi and Hindi. The heading of some of the stories are so colloquial and satirical that even an onlooker would get curious and itches to know the end of it Story offers a similar treat and the reader tends to read the whole book in one go. The plot, prose and style are engaging and the flow is so absorbing that the reader perceives the situations in the story as real-life happenings. Read More

Many twists in the tale: Nirupama Dutt (October 24, 2004)

Pauna Aadmi by B.S.Bir

The canvas of the stories of B.S. Bir encased in Pauna Adami is very contemporary as the author traverses through a world well known to him from Goraya to Chandigarh or Ludhiana to Paonta Sahib. Other times he moves to Bangalore or Mumbai and brings back everyday tales of everyday people. His narrative has to it a simplicity and spontaneity that makes the stories easily accessible. Read More

'Baune' The underbelly of life: Dr. J.S Anand

Bauney by B.S.Bir

'Baune' is the third collection of B.S.Bir's short stories. Like his earlier collections, these stories also contain meaningful insight into life and if what we see are the dark secrets of life then so be it. All the stories are sensitive portrayals of the ironies of life and the reader would be richer for it. Read More