Jernail Singh Anand
{{Short description|Indian writer}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Dr. Jernail Singh Anand
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| native_name = ਜਰਨੈਲ ਸਿੰਘ ਆਨੰਦ
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1955|1|15|df=y}}
| birth_place = ALAMGIR, District Ludhiana, State Punjab, India
| nationality = Indian
| citizenship = India
| other_names = Dr Jernail Singh Anand
| education = Doctorate of Philosophy in English
| occupation = Teacher, Poet, Author, Philosopher, Spiritualist, Environmentalist
| years_active = 1973-Present
| known_for = Dr Anand is celebrated for his prolific writing career, having authored over 161 books across various genres. He is also recognized for his advocacy in environmental conservation, notably leading tree-planting campaigns.
| notable_works = Mahakaal Trilogy including Lustus The Prince of Darkness, The Dominion of The Netherworld, The Ultronic Age (Epic Literature)
| children = Dr Manminder Singh Anand (Son, Assistant Professor in English at DAV College Chandigarh), Dr Kiranpreet Grover (Daughter, Teacher in English at Bhavan Vidyalaya Chandigarh)
| mother = Shrimati ISHAR KAUR
| father = Sh. Pritam Singh
| awards = Charter of Morava (2023) from the Association of Writers of Serbia, Doctor of Philosophy (Honoris Causa-2024) from University of Engineering and Management Jaipur
| website = https://ethicsacademy.co.in/ {{!}} http://worldliterature.in/
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Dr. Jernail Singh Anand is an Indian poet, columnist, and environmental activist.{{Cite news|url=https://jamiededes.com/2017/10/19/dr-jernail-s-anand-poet-writing-in-the-virtual-world-by-aprilia-zank-ph-d/|title="Dr. Jernail S. Anand (Poet), Writing in the Virtual World" by Aprilia Zank, Ph.D.|date=2017-10-19|work=THE POET BY DAY|access-date=2018-04-30|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|url=https://verbumlandiart.com/dr-jernail-singh-anand-a-philosopher-of-language-life-and-literature-essay-of-italian-poetess-claudia-piccinno/|title=Dr JERNAIL SINGH ANAND ….a philosopher of Language Life and Literature / Essay of Italian poetess Claudia Piccinno – VERBUMLANDIART|website=verbumlandiof Maharaja Ranjit Singh College, art.com|language=it-IT|access-date=2018-04-30}}{{Dead link|date=March 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} He has written 140 books of English poetry, fiction, non-fiction and spiritual writing.{{Cite web |title=A Living Legend: Dr Jernail Singh Anand - A Bibliography |url=https://theinternalnews.co/2023/02/08/the-living-legend-dr-jernail-singh-anand-a-bibliography/ |website=theinternalnews.co|date=8 February 2023 }}{{Cite news|url=https://atunispoetry.com/2016/09/14/dr-jernail-s-anand/|title=Dr. Jernail S. ANAND|date=2016-09-14|work=Galaktika Poetike "ATUNIS"|access-date=2018-04-30|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.bol.com/nl/p/a-million-destinies/9200000014175757/|title= A Million Destinies [Poems], Dr Jernail Singh Anand {{!}} 9781484831342 {{!}} Boeken|website=www.bol.com|language=nl-NL|access-date=2018-04-30}}
He retired as Principal and is now the Honorary Professor Emeritus at the Institute of European Roma Studies and Research, Crimes Against Humanity and International Law, Belgrade, Serbia. He is also an honorary member of the Association of Serbian Writers.{{Cite web |date=Nov 21, 2022 |title=Indian Author Dr Jernail Singh Anand nominated as Honorary Member of Association of Serbian Writers |url=https://www.cityairnews.com/content/indian-author-dr-jernail-singh-anand-nominated-as-honorary-member-of-association-of-serbian-writers }}{{Cite web |last=Aawaaz |first=Hamari |date=17 Nov 2022 |title=INDIAN AUTHOR DR. JERNAIL SINGH ANAND Nominated as HONORARY MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF SERBIAN WRITERS |url=https://en.hamariaawaz.com/8303/ |website=hamariaawaz.com}} Dr. Anand co-developed the theory of Bio-Text in Critical Theory, along with Iranian scholar Dr. Roghayeh Farsi, chief coordinator of a research project on the Anand's poetry initiated by the University of Neyshabur, Iran.
Early life and education
Born in 1955 at Ludhiana, Punjab and grew up at native village Longowal in the Sangrur, Punjab, Anand graduated from Govt. College, Ludhiana, and earned his master's degree in English Literature from Punjabi University, Patiala.{{Cite news|url=https://atunispoetry.com/2016/07/06/the-interview-of-dr-j-s-anand-with-the-turkish-tv-building-bridges/|title=The Interview of Dr J.S. Anand with the Turkish TV. Building Bridges.|date=2016-07-06|work=Galaktika Poetike "ATUNIS"|access-date=2018-04-30|language=en-US}} Punjab University, Chandigarh awarded him a Doctor of Philosophy degree in 2000 for his work on mysticism in the poetry of Walt Whitman and Puran Singh.
Career
Anand began his career as a lecturer in English at Gujranwala Guru Nanak Khalsa College in Ludhiana, before becoming the principal at the DAV College in Bathinda, where he served for 10 years.{{Cite web|url=http://www.punjabcolleges.com/49495-indiacolleges-MG-DAV-College-Bathinda-(Bhatinda)/|title=Principal of DAV College|last=Anand|first=Dr Jernail Singh|date=2018-07-12|website=punjabcolleges.com|access-date=2020-04-08|archive-date=2020-06-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630064521/http://www.punjabcolleges.com/49495-indiacolleges-MG-DAV-College-Bathinda-(Bhatinda)/|url-status=dead}} He represented India at the World Institute of Peace Nigeria organized World Peace Seminar in November 2016.{{Cite web|url=http://www.wnwu.org/index.php/en/our-members/188-chief-advisor-to-the-president-of-the-world-nations-writars-union-in-kazakhstan-on-contemporary-world-literature-3|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180430192719/http://www.wnwu.org/index.php/en/our-members/188-chief-advisor-to-the-president-of-the-world-nations-writars-union-in-kazakhstan-on-contemporary-world-literature-3|url-status=usurped|archive-date=April 30, 2018|title=Chief Advisor To The President of the World Nations Writars' Union in Kazakhstan on Contemporary World Literature|website=www.wnwu.org|language=en-gb|access-date=2018-04-30}}
During his career, he served on the boards of educational societies including the Senate and Syndicate of Punjabi University, and Board of Studies of Guru Kashi University. Anand has authored 140 books, published 120 articles, published various national and international anthologies, and written forewords for a number of books by other poets.
Anand is also a climate activist, leading a tree-planting campaign in Bathinda, Punjab, in association with the 27th Battalion of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police, as part of the 'My Earth My Duty' initiative, instigated by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, which saw 21,000 saplings planted in the region. He subsequently continued with this campaign, planting approximately 100,000 saplings across the Punjab region.{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2009/20090828/region.htm|title=BATHINDA: VAN MAHOTSAV CELEBRATED|last=Anand|first=J S|date=2009-08-28|website=The Tribune Chandigarh|access-date=2018-04-12}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2010/20100826/bathinda.htm#3|title=My Earth My Duty Bathinda Joins Nationwide Tree Plantation Campaign|last=Anand|first=J S|date=2010-08-26|website=The Tribune Chandigarh|access-date=2018-04-12}}
Awards and recognition
- Member of the Commission for the International Best Poet Award 2017 of the World Nations Writers Union, Kazakhstan{{Cite web|url=http://www.wnwu.org/index.php/en/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171021123408/http://www.wnwu.org/index.php/en|url-status=usurped|archive-date=October 21, 2017|title=High Level Officials of THE WORLD NATION WRITERS UNION OF KAZAKHSTAN (WNWU)|last=Garrido|first=Carlos Hugo|date=2017-10-09|website=World Nation Writers' Union|access-date=2019-07-12}}
- First Ambassador of the World Union of Poets, Italy.{{Cite web|url=https://atunispoetry.com/2016/04/25/world-union-of-poets-celebrates-the-power-of-poetry-aims-to-bring-a-revolution-in-the-consciousness-of-time-issued-by-dr-j-s-anand-ambassador-and-general-director-wup/|title=WORLD UNION OF POETS CELEBRATES THE POWER OF POETRY: AIMS TO BRING A REVOLUTION IN THE CONSCIOUSNESS OF TIME, ISSUED BY Dr. J.S. ANAND, AMBASSADOR AND GENERAL DIRECTOR WUP|last=BORTOLAZZI|first=SILVANO|date=2016-04-25|website=ATUNIS|access-date=2018-04-30}}
- Chairperson of World Foundation for Peace, and Writers International Foundation{{Cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/bathinda/poems-rediscover-island-called-self/216121.html|title=Poems rediscover 'island called self'|date=1 April 2016|website=The Tribune}}
- Dr Anand evolved the theory of BIOTEXT in Literary Theory{{Cite news|url=https://atunispoetry.com/2017/10/11/j-s-anands-theory-of-biotext-and-critical-perspectives-on-his-poetic-and-spiritual-creed-first-edition-2016-by-dr-roghayeh-farsi-author-introduction/|title=J.S. Anand's Theory of Biotext And Critical Perspectives on His Poetic and Spiritual Creed (First Edition, 2016) / By Dr Roghayeh Farsi (Author, Introduction)|date=2017-10-11|work=Galaktika Poetike "ATUNIS"|access-date=2018-04-30|language=en-US}}
- Cross for Peace for his Lifetime Achievement in the Field of Poetry and Peace by World Union of Poets.{{Cite web|url=https://nation.com.pk/11-May-2016/pak-poet-to-get-cross-for-peace-award|title=Pak poet to get Cross for Peace Award|last=Ahmad|first=Israr|date=2016-05-11|website=The Nation|access-date=2018-04-30}}
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