Where there are students complaining about the fear of English, here is a youth who not only overcame the language barrier but also went on to write a novel in English, thus being a source of inspiration for many.
Thirty-year-old Pranith Remidi, who completed his MBA in human resource management, started his own training centre after working in a few private companies. He taught basic English and communication skills to professional graduates who are about to face interviews. As part of his work, he took interest in reading more, which further prompted him to embark on writing a book.
His novel ‘ A God Story and A Love Story ’ was recently published by a Kolkata-based publisher. It is about a love story woven around the contemporary communal situation in the country. The author writes about rising above religion.
Elated at the release of his novel, Pranith told The Hindu that during his graduation days he used to write articles and poetry. Only after starting his training centre, he thought of writing a book.
“I have been telling students to accomplish things one at a time. For example, one should read a book dividing it into bits and pieces. It looks simple. I applied the same technique while writing my novel as well,” he said.
Pranith took about six months to write the novel. “Whenever I found time, I typed the story down on a computer. I used to type around 2,000 words in one sitting, and it took a lot of time to type 63,000 words that make the novel,” he explained.
Besides a sense of achievement, the book brings recognition, he said, adding that this is what made him undertake the project. “Now that I know how a book is written, I plan to come out with another one soon, he said.
I have been telling students to accomplish things one at a time.
Pranith Remidiauthor
