Archive · 14 Dec 2025
Punjabi Novel Dust Over Mustard Fields Returns to Roots
Ranjit Powar wrote a book called Dust Over Mustard Fields.
It's about a girl named Nimmo living in a village in Punjab, India, during a difficult time called Partition.
The book was first written in English but has now been translated into Punjabi, the local language.
The author wanted to tell the story in Punjabi because it's about Punjab and its people.
The book shows how families were hurt and separated during Partition.
It also talks about how women in the village lived, showing their strength and struggles.
The author is a psychologist and wanted to show the real, complex lives of women, not just make them seem perfect.
She is now working on more books about Punjab's history and stories.
Ranjit Powar's novel Dust Over Mustard Fields has been translated into Punjabi.
The story is set in Sahnewal, Punjab, during the time of Partition.
The novel focuses on the human impact of Partition, particularly on women.
Powar emphasizes the importance of documenting Punjab's history in its own language.
The author is working on a sequel and other books about Punjabi history and legends.
- Who
- Ranjit Powar, author of Dust Over Mustard Fields
- What
- Launch of the Punjabi translation of the novel
- When
- Recently (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Chandigarh Press Club
- Why
- To return the story to its original language and document Punjab's history
- Author
- Ranjit Powar
- Original Language
- English
- Translated Language
- Punjabi
- Setting
- Sahnewal, Punjab
- Central Theme
- Partition of India
- Key Character
- Nimmo
- Author's Profession
- Psychologist