By Dr. Neelam Bhardwaj
ReadTree International
Oct-Nov-2025
A Transformative Story
Beyond the Names” is a spectacular multi-generational saga spanning a century of change, beginning in 1919 and concluding in the present day. It charts the destiny of one family across India’s most defining historical moments, from the rising anti-colonial fervor to the deep wounds of the 1947 Partition. The novel explores how inherited trauma and societal division challenge the deepest familial bonds across five generations. Ultimately, this luminous narrative is a triumphant testament to unconditional love and resilience, proving that humanity’s greatest unity lives truly beyond the names used to separate us.
By Dr. Neelam Bhardwaj
ReadTree International
Oct-Nov-2025
A Novel That Defined An Author
Beyond the Names” is the novel that immediately establishes Neelam Bhardwaj as a major literary voice, a work ambitious enough to encapsulate a century of history from 1919 to the present. She fearlessly undertakes the task of charting one family’s fractured destiny through the trauma of Partition and India’s subsequent evolution, an effort few writers attempt. The novel showcases an incredible command of narrative craft, seamlessly blending sweeping historical detail with deeply emotional, personal truths. By championing resilience and the ultimate triumph of harmony, Bhardwaj elevates the historical saga into a timeless meditation on belonging and memory. This is the definitive work that will shape the author’s legacy and resonate with readers around the world.
Novel, Fiction- 'Beyond The Names'
Satnam Singh Wahid
Executive Member Punjabi Sahit Academy Ludhiana.
Books
1. Prizam cho langda Shaher (Ghazal Collection 2015)
2. Rang Jo Rainbow ch nhi (Poems collection 2019)
3. Vartman te Pya Paperweight (Ghazal Collection 2020)
Awards
1. Ekam Puraskar, Ekam Sahitya Manch Amritsar
2. Kalam Nav pritibha Puraskar (2016)
3. Dr. Randhir Chand Yadgari Puraskar ( Punjabi Ghazal Manch Punjab 2017)
4. Prof. Kulwant Jagraon Yadgari Puraskar ( Punjabi sahitya Akademi Ludhiana 2016)
5. Giani Gurmukh Singh Musafir Puraskar 2021 (Best Poem Book Varatman te Pya Paperweight Puraskar, Bhasha Vibhag , Punjab)
“A fresh, powerful voice in South Asian literature.”
“At its heart, Beyond the Names speaks of the human capacity to endure and adapt. The story delves into the hidden corners of the Indian experience — the forgotten voices of women, the quiet strength of those marginalized by circumstance, and the enduring courage of individuals who refuse to surrender to social evils. It is through their resilience that Bhardwaj portrays transformation not as a single moment in history, but as a continuous, living process — one that unfolds within homes, hearts, and generations.”
Dr. Sondeep Monga
H.O.D., University School of Sri Guru Govind Singh Study & Research, Lamrin Tech Skills University Punjab
Aman Lata
Retd. Prof. & HOD
Dept.of English,
Kamla Nehru College for Women,
Phagwara - (Pb)
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RAJU CHAHAL
Chairman & Managing Director, Swarnbhoomi Times Group
Swarnbhoomi Times was founded with a larger social purpose — to inform people, unite communities, and guide rational choices. Inspired by the founder’s father’s vision for a national newspaper, it grew to become one of the country’s most combative publications.
A New Approach To
novel writing
- Part 1 & 2
THE TELLING—Vidyanagar Memoirs
Here, the past speaks softly, carrying laughter, sorrow, and the first sparks of hearts discovering life and love.
- Part 3
THE TELLING—Lahore Diaries
In distant streets and broken homes, life persists, and love stretches beyond borders and walls.
- Part4
INTERLUDE — Between the Heartbeats
Time pauses here, allowing the past and present to meet, and the heart to rest, reflect, and prepare for what comes next.
An Odyssey Through Time
Beyond the names
This section provides an interactive overview of the novel’s vast timeline, stretching over a hundred years. Hover over the different eras to see the key historical moments and thematic underpinnings that shape the lives of the five generations in Beyond the Names. It’s a journey through India’s evolving history, from the freedom struggle to the present day.
Author- Dr. Neelam Bhardwaj
Associate Professor
PG Dept. of English
SCD Govt. College
Ludhiana- Pb.
beyond the names
Dr. Neelam Bhardwaj is the author of nine books exploring the diverse landscapes of English literature. With her debut novel, Beyond the Names, she weaves an unforgettable story of family, resilience, and enduring love, inspired by the quiet persistence of humanity across generations.
- Beautifully composed above 400 pages
- Interest increases as You go deeper
- Can't leave untill finished
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