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''Kumar'' ( gu, કુમાર) is a Gujarati literary magazine founded by Gujarati artist and author
''Kumar'' was founded by Ravishankar Raval in Ahmedabad in 1924. The magazine was started as an avant-garde cultural publication. Bachubhai Ravat served as
Ravishankar Raval
Ravishankar Raval (1892–1977) was a painter, art teacher, art critic, journalist and essayist from Gujarat, India. He worked for the magazine ''Vismi Sadi'' until it closed in 1921, and then founded the cultural magazine ''Kumar''.
Life
Ravis ...
in 1924. It is now edited by Dhiru Parikh
Dhiru Ishwarlal Parikh (31 August 1933 – 9 May 2021) was an Indian Gujarati poet, short story writer and critic. He was an editor of ''Kavilok'' and ''Kumar'', Gujarati literary magazines.
Biography
Dhiru Parikh was born on 31 August 1933 at ...
. The headquarters is in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad ( ; Gujarati: Amdavad ) is the most populous city in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is the administrative headquarters of the Ahmedabad district and the seat of the Gujarat High Court. Ahmedabad's population of 5,570,585 (per t ...
, Gujarat, India.
History
''Kumar'' was founded by Ravishankar Raval in Ahmedabad in 1924. The magazine was started as an avant-garde cultural publication. Bachubhai Ravat served as editor-in-chief
An editor-in-chief (EIC), also known as lead editor or chief editor, is a publication's editorial leader who has final responsibility for its operations and policies.
The highest-ranking editor of a publication may also be titled editor, managing ...
from 1924 to 1942 with him. After the death of Ravishankar Raval, Bachubhai served as editor until 1980. After the death of Bachubhai in 1980, Biharibhai Tank became the editor of magazine. In 1987, it was closed. After three years, in 1990, under the editorship of Dhiru Parikh, the publication resumed. Praful Raval
Praful Raval ( gu, પ્રફુલ રાવલ) is a Gujarati teacher, poet, essayist and short story writer. Raval is a co-editor of ''Kavilok'' and '' Kumar'' and works as a general secretary of Gujarati Sahitya Parishad. He received Kuma ...
serves as the co-editor of the magazine.
In April 2011, the 1000th issue of magazine was released.
See also
*Kumar Gold Medal
Kumar Suvarana Chandrak or the Kumar Gold Medal is a literary award given by Kumar Trust, Ahmedabad, India since 1944. The medal is annually conferred to a Gujarati author for his contribution in ''Kumar'' magazine published by Kumar Trust. In 1950 ...
* List of Gujarati-language magazines
This is a list of magazines published in the Gujarati language of India.
List
* ''Buddhiprakash''
* '' Chetana''
* '' Chitralekha''
* '' Dalitchetna''
* '' Dhabak''
* '' Doot''
* ''Gazalvishwa''
* ''Gujarati'' (1880–1929)
* '' Jnanasudha'' ...
References
External links
* Literary magazines published in India Monthly magazines published in India Magazines established in 1924 Gujarati-language magazines Cultural magazines Mass media in Ahmedabad {{lit-mag-stub