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Assam Valley Literary Award
The Assam Valley Literary Award ( as, অসম উপত্যকা সাহিত্য বঁটা) was conceived in the year 1990 by ''Williamson Magor Education Trust'' to honour creative writers who have enhanced Assamese literature. It is given to writers of Assam once a year. The award was instituted by the Williamson Magor Group, a tea company. History The award was announced by Shri B.M. Khaitan, Chairman, Williamson Magor Group of Industries, Tea major at the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Assam Valley School on 11 February 1990, at Harchurah in Sonitpur district of Assam. The award comprises cash award, a scroll of honour made of Assam "Muga" silk and a specially designed golden trophy. This trophy has been designed by the artist of Assam, Shri Shobha Brahma. Award winners Year Winner *1990 Bhabendra Nath Saikia *1991 Homen Borgohain *1992 Syed Abdul Malik *1993 Nabakanta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ajit Barua
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Ajit, Ajith or Ajeet may refer to: * Ajit (given name), an Indian masculine given name (including a list of persons with the name) * ''Ajit'' (newspaper), an Indian Punjabi daily newspaper * Ajit Khan (born 1922), an Indian Hindi film actor * Ajith Kumar (born 1971), an Indian Tamil film actor * Ajith Rajapakse (born 1974), a Sri Lankan politician * ''Ajith'' (film), a 2014 Indian Kannada film * HAL Ajeet, an Indian jet fighter plane * ''Ajit'', an alternative name of the future Buddha Maitreya See also * Ajita (other) Ajita, Ajitha or Ajeeta may refer to: * ''Ajita'', an alternative name of the future Buddha Maitreya * ''Ajita'', a name applied to various mythological figures, including Shiva, Vishnu and Ajitanatha * Ajit (given name), an Indian masculine given n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harekrishna Deka
Harekrishna Deka (born 1943) is one of Assam's contemporary writers whose excellence in multiple genres is well attested by his works as well by the influence he has had on generations of readers and creative practitioners—his assured style and manner of exposition serving as the bridge between the Assamese greats of the twentieth century and the innovatively inclined writers of the present. As a man whose professional career involved his service in Assam Police, Deka has now a substantial body of writings that showcase his intellectual bearings and adeptly reflect the transitional phase in contemporary Assamese literature. Although he began writing poetry as a hobby while working on the police force, he later quit to become a writer. He was the Director General of Police for Assam from 2000–2003. Poetry career Harekrishna Deka is one of the most prominent poet-critics of his generation. He started writing poems and short stories since his student days. He was one of the most ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Imran Shah (writer)
Imran Shah (born 23 November 1933), also known as Nawab Imran Shah is an Indian Assamese language writer, poet, novelist, and scholar. He also writes under the pen names Ishan Dutta, Anamika Baruah, Kumbhakarna, and Animesh Baruah. The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian honour of the Padma Shri, in 2021, for his contributions to literature and education. Early life Imran Shah was born on 23 November 1933 in Sivasagar, Assam. He was the youngest child of Muhammad Shah and Mariam Nessa. Shah attended '2 Nong Dhai Ali Prathamik Vidyalaya' (No. 2 Dhai Ali Primary School), followed by attendance at the Government High School, Sivasagar. In 1952, he enrolled in the ISC course at Cotton College, Guwahati, and in 1958, he was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree from Sivasagar College. He earned his M.A in Assamese language from Gauhati University. Professional background Teaching career Shah started his professional career as a temporary teacher at Konwa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rongbong Terang
Rongbong Terang is a literary figure from Assam, India. He is a Padmashree Awardee for his literary work ''Rongmilir Hanhi'' (1981). Rongbong Terang worked as an Assamese teacher in Diphu Govt. Boy High School. Then as an Assamese lecturer in Diphu Govt. College and acted as Principal-in-charge on 1 April 2000 and retired on 30 November 2002. He was also the president of Asam Sahitya Sabha for two terms. Terang was given Lifetime Achievement award at Pratidin Achiever Award 2021, Lummer Dai Award in 2019, he is conferred with Honorary DLitt from Cotton University in May 2022. Education He studied in Lanka High School. He was in the first batch to pass out of the school. After that he completed his graduation from Nowgong College in Assamese as his honours. In 1966, he completed his post graduation from Gauhati University. Selected works *Rongmilir Hahi (1981) *Srimad Bhagawad Gita (1986) *Samanway Prabah (1989) *Faringor Geet (1990) *Smritir Papori (1998) *Neela Orchid (200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nagen Saikia
Nagen Saikia ( as, নগেন শইকীয়া; born 11 February 1939) is an Indian writer. He was formerly a professor of Dibrugarh University. Saikia had also been a member of the Rajya Sabha from 1986-1992 and was the vice-chairman of the Upper House from 1990-1992. Saikia started his career as a teacher and went on to serve in different reputed institutions in various categories. He also delivered lectures on various topics about Assamese literature, including in the US and England. He has published numerous literary essays, short stories, novels, books and articles, to his credit. Saikia was conferred with the Sahitya Akademi award in 1997 for his short stories collection ''Andharat Nizar Mukh'' and was honoured by the Mohan Chandra Sahitya Sabha in 1980 for ''Chinta aru Charcha''. He was conferred the Sahitya Akademi Fellowship, the highest honour conferred by the Sahitya Akademi on the most distinguished Indian writers. Early life Saikia was born in 1939 Hatiakhowa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nalinidhar Bhattacharya
Nalinidhar Bhattacharya (4 December 1921 – 1 September 2016) was an Indian poet and literary critic from Assam. He won the Sahitya Akademi Award for his collection ''Mahat Oitijhya'' in 2002. His younger brother Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya was also a writer, who was a Sahitya Academy award and Jnanpith Award recipient. Literary works His published works include Serasalir Malita, Noni Asane Gharat, Mohot Aitaijya, etc. Awards * Soviet Land Nehru Award (1983) * Mrinalini Devi Award * Sahitya Akademi award (2002) * Indian Language Parishad award * Chagganlal Jain award * Assam Valley Literary Award (2006) etc. * ''Sahityacharya'' honour by the Asam Sahitya Sabha (2010) * ‘Papari Kabi’ Ganesh Gogoi award See also * List of Assamese-language poets * List of Sahitya Akademi Award winners for Assamese * Assamese literature Assamese literature ( as, অসমীয়া সাহিত্য, translit=ɔxɔmiya xaɦitjɔ}) is the entire corpus of poetry, novels, short s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arun Sharma (dramatist)
Arun Sarma (3 November 1931 – 27 March 2017) was a writer of Assam. Arun Sarma was one of Assam's contemporary playwrights and is particularly known for his unconventional plays with some elements of drama. Besides drama, he also authored over six novels detailing the Assamese way of life.The Assam Tribune, 26 January 2010 He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2010 in recognition of his contributions to Assamese literature. He has also been awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1998 for the novel ''Ashirbadar Rong'' (The Hues of Blessing). He has won the Asam Sahitya Sabha's Best Playwright Award for two consecutive years and also has the rare distinction of having won the Sangeet Natak Akademi award in 2003 for his contributions to drama and the Sahitya Akademi award in 1998 for literature. He was also the recipient of the Assam Valley Literary Award in 2005. Early life Arun Sarma was born in Dibrugarh where his father Tilak Chandra Sarma was the editor of ''The Times of Assam''. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lakshmi Nandan Bora
Lakshmi Nandan Bora (15 June 1932 – 3 June 2021) was an Indian novelist and short story writer in the Assamese language, known for over 60 books he has authored, including award winning novels, ''Patal Bhairavi'' and ''Kayakalpa''. A recipient of Sahitya Academy Award and Saraswati Samman, Bora was honoured by the Government of India in 2015 with Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award. He died on 3 June 2021 from complications caused by COVID-19. Biography Lakshmi Nandan Bora was born on 15 June 1932 at Hatichung of Kudijah village, a small hamlet in Nagaon district in the Northeast Indian state of Assam to Phuleswar Bora and Phuleswari as the youngest of their five children. His parents died while he was in his teens and he was brought up by his eldest brother, Kamal Chandra Bora. He did his schooling at Nagaon High School, graduated in Physics (BSc) from Cotton College State University, Guwahati and secured his master's degree (MSc) from Presidency College, Ko ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nirupama Borgohain
Nirupama Borgohain (née Tamuli; as, নিৰূপমা বৰগোহাঞি; 1932– ) is an Indian journalist and novelist in the Assamese language. She is a Sahitya Akademi award winner, best known for her novel ''Abhiyatri''. In the year 2015, she decided to return her Sahitya Akademi award in protest against the rising intolerance in the society. She was a recipient of the Assam Valley Literary Award. Biography Nirupama Tamuli was born in Guwahati, Assam on 17 March 1932, to Jadab Tamuli, a clerk in the Income Tax office, and Kashiswari Tamuli. She attended Cotton College, Guwahati and Calcutta University, from where she received post-graduate degrees in English literature and Assamese. In 1958, Tamuli married the writer and journalist Homen Borgohain. They had two sons. In 1977, they separated. Career Journalism Borgohain worked as a lecturer of English at various colleges, as well as editor of ''Saptahik Sanchipat'' and ''Chitrangada''. Between 1968 and 198 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hindu
''The Hindu'' is an Indian English-language daily newspaper owned by The Hindu Group, headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It began as a weekly in 1878 and became a daily in 1889. It is one of the Indian newspapers of record and the second most circulated English-language newspaper in India, after '' The Times of India''. , ''The Hindu'' is published from 21 locations across 11 states of India. ''The Hindu'' has been a family-owned newspaper since 1905, when it was purchased by S. Kasturi Ranga Iyengar from the original founders. It is now jointly owned by Iyengar's descendants, referred to as the "Kasturi family", who serve as the directors of the holding company. The current chairperson of the group is Malini Parthasarathy, a great-granddaughter of Iyengar. Except for a period of about two years, when S. Varadarajan held the editorship of the newspaper, the editorial positions of the paper were always held by members of the family or held under their direction. Histo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chandra Prasad Saikia
Chandra Prasad Saikia (1927–2006) was a writer from Assam, India. He was the president of the Asam Sahitya Sabha held at Hajo and Jorhat district, Assam in 1999 and 2000, respectively. Saikia was born on 8 July 1927 in Jalukgaon, Jhanji in Sivasagar district, Assam. After having primary education in Sivasagar he had left for Kolkata for higher education. Literacy Works ; Novels * ''Edin'' * ''Meghamallar'' * ''Uttarkal'' * ''Suryasnan'' * ''Mandakranta'' * ''Janmantar'' * ''Maharathi'' * ''Tore More Alokare Yatra'' ;Short story collections * ''Mayamriga'' * ''Nachpati Phool'' * ''Chakrabat'' * ''Angikar'' * ''Chandra Prasad Saikiar Nirbachita Galpa'' ; Miscellaneous * ''Dristikon'' * ''Nirbachita Sampadakiya'' * ''Americar Chithi'' Saikia was also editor of various journals and newspapers, including ''Goriyoshi'', ''The Assam Tribune'', ''Prakash'', ''Natun Dainik'', and ''Asom Batori''. Awards and honours * Assam Valley Literary Award * Sahitya Akademi Award * Padma Bhus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
