Rakesh Pandey (born 27 August 1968) is an Indian writer and editor of an international Hindi magazine named "Pravasi Sansar". He was born in Kasara, a village in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh on 27 August 1968. He has earned his Doctorate (PhD) in Analytical Study of Awadhi Folk Natya and Hindi Natya Kala. He has been a part of several

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during the Vishwa Hindi Sammelan which was held in

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. He is doing remarkable work for Hindi and Awadhi. Under the banner of "Hindi Bacho Munch" he has put a lot of work and effort to include the other dialects of the

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in the Schedule 8 of the

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. He was awarded the Sahitya Creation Award by the UP Hindi Sansthan. His magazine "Pravasi Sansar" completed 10 years of publication in 2016 and the celebratory occasion was graced by Mrs

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(Member of Parliament, United Kingdom) at the

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, London.

Literary works

Publications

* Gandhi and Hindi (Published by National Book Trust, Government of India) * Gandhi in Literature Banned by the British Government (Joint publication of National Archives, Government of India and Diamond Books) * Gandhi and Girmitiya (Vani Publications) *Mauritius: Unique pilgrimage of Indian culture * Contribution of Hindi and vernacular languages. * Eighth Schedule and Hindi. * Words of sunshine, poetry collection. * Guide to Indian Premier League: Everyting You Wanted to Know About IPL (Paperback)

Awards

* Rotary Hindi Seva Samman 2009 by Rotary Club Delhi * Avadh Jyoti Silver Award * Deshantar Bhasha Seva Award 2008 by Dushyantkumar Manuscript Museum Bhopal * World Hindi Samiti New York America for Hindi service awarded in America * Vishisht Hindi Seva Medal by National Hindi Council * Literary Journalism Award by Pt. Ramprasad Bismil Foundation * Social Cultural and National Human Service Award 2007 by the literary institution Uddhav * Yugin Samman 2006 * Honor for Hindi service by Swaha, the main organization of Hindi of Trinidad and Tobago

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Rakesh, Pandey 1968 births Living people Indian writers Indian magazine founders Indian magazine editors People from Amethi People from Uttar Pradesh