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Biswaratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika International Solidarity Award
The Biswaratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika International Solidarity Award () was instituted by the Assam Sahitya Sabha and sponsored by the Numaligarh Refinery, Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL). The award, conferred biennially, consists of a trophy, a citation and a cheque of 5 lakh. Recipients * 2013: Lubna Marium * 2015: Adoor Gopalakrishnan * 2017: Prasanna Vithanage * 2019: Eric Khoo * 2021: Dr.Anil Saikia References {{Reflist Awards established in 2013 Civil awards and decorations of Assam 2013 establishments in Assam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Assam Sahitya Sabha
The Asam Sahitya Sabha (; ) is a non Government, non profit, literary organisation of Assam. It was founded in December 1917 in Assam, India to promote the culture of Assam and Assamese literature. A branch of the organisation named ''Singapore Sahitya Sabha'' was launched in Singapore on 28 July 2019. Other foreign branches are located at London, Phoenix and Chicago. History Till 1826 AD, Assam Territory was ruled mainly by Kachari, Ahoms in the entirety of Brahmaputra Valley and Koch. In 1826, after the Treaty of Yandabo the administration of Assam was passed down to the British, till independence in 1947. Since then Assam has been an integral part of India. However, the history of modern Assam, modern Assamese language and literature and culture found their starting points in the early part of the 19th century. Since 1872 some efforts were made to build up some organisations to work for the development of Assamese language, literature and culture of the modern perio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Eric Khoo
Eric Khoo Kim Hai (born 27 March 1965) is a Singaporean film director and producer who is often credited for the revival of the Singapore modern film industry. Early life and education Born on 27 March 1965 in Singapore, Eric Khoo was the youngest son of the 15 children of Tan Sri Khoo Teck Puat from his second wife Rose Marie Wee. His mother, who was a cinephile, introduced him to cinema when he was three years old. He later received his education at the United World College of South East Asia. Khoo's interest in film eventually led him to study cinematography at the City Art Institute in Sydney, Australia. Career Khoo's films '' Mee Pok Man'' and '' 12 Storeys'' have together been screened at over 60 film festivals, held all over the world including prestigious festivals such as Venice, Berlin and Rotterdam. In 1998, Khoo was ranked as one of the 25 exceptional trend makers of Asia by Asiaweek magazine and in the following year was included into Asiaweek's leaders for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Numaligarh Refinery
The Numaligarh Refinery is a division of Oil India Limited which is under the ownership of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India. It is located at Morangi, Golaghat district, Assam in India. Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) was a division of BPCL Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited is an Indian public sector oil and gas company, headquartered in Mumbai. It is India's second-largest government-owned downstream oil producer, whose operations are overseen by the Ministry of Petroleum and .... It opened in 1999. The commercial production commenced from 1 October 2000. , it had a capacity of 3 million metric tonnes per year. In January 2019, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved plans to increase the refinery's capacity to 9 million metric tonnes per year. References External links * Companies based in Assam Oil refineries in India Energy in Assam Golaghat district Bharat Petroleum buildings and structures 1999 establi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Adoor Gopalakrishnan
Adoor Gopalakrishnan (born 3 July 1941) is an Indian film director, script writer, and producer and is regarded as one of the most notable and renowned filmmakers in India. With the release of his first feature film '' Swayamvaram'' (1972), Gopalakrishnan pioneered the new wave in Malayalam cinema during the 1970s. In a career spanning over five decades, Gopalakrishnan has made only 12 feature films to date. His films are made in the Malayalam language and often depict the society and culture of his native state Kerala. Nearly all of his films premiered at Venice, Cannes and Toronto International Film Festival. Along with Satyajit Ray and Mrinal Sen, Gopalakrishnan is one of the most recognized Indian film directors in world cinema. For his films, Gopalakrishnan has won the National Film Award 16 times, next only to Ray and Sen. He also won the Kerala State Film Awards 17 times. He was awarded the State honours Padma Shri in 1984 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2006. He received ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Prasanna Vithanage
Udaya Prasanna Vithanage () (born 14 March 1962) is a Sri Lankan filmmaker. He is widely regarded as one of the most talented and influential filmmakers in South Asia. He is known for thought-provoking films that often deals with social, political and cultural issues. His films have received numerous awards accolades, both locally and internationally and have been praised for their innovative storytelling. He has battled against the censorship in Sri Lanka and worked as an educator of cinema who has conducted many Master classes in the subcontinent for young filmmakers and enthusiasts. Prasanna Vithanage is also an activist and has been involved in human rights and peace initiatives. Filmography Awards Ira Madiyama (August Sun) *Grand Prix (Special Mention) "Le Regard d'or" – Fribourg International Film Festival 2004 *FIPRESCI Award – 17th Singapore International Film Festival 2004 * NETPAC Award – 17th Singapore International Film Festival 2004 Akasa Kusum (Flowers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Anil Saikia
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Anil or Anıl may refer to: People * Anil (given name), an Indian and Nepalese given name (including a list of persons with the name) * Anıl (given name), a Turkish given name (including a list of persons with the name) * Anil (director), active in the Malayalam film industry since 1989 Other uses * Anil, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, a neighborhood * Anıl, Hani, Turkey * Anil (plant) (''Indigofera suffruticosa''), a species of flowering plant in the legume family * Anil (chemistry), a type of imine * Anila or Anil, a Vedic and Hindu deity See also * Añil * Anal (other) * Anila (other) * Anneal (other) Annealing may refer to: * Annealing (biology), in genetics * Annealing (glass), heating a piece of glass to remove stress * Annealing (materials science), a heat treatment that alters the microstructure of a material * Quantum annealing, a method ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Awards Established In 2013
An award, sometimes called a distinction, is given to a recipient as a token of recognition of excellence in a certain field. When the token is a medal, ribbon or other item designed for wearing, it is known as a decoration. An award may be described by three aspects: 1) to whom it is given to 2) what 3) by whom, all varying according to purpose. The recipient is often awarded to an individual, a student, athlete or representative of a group of people, be it an organisation, a sports team or a whole country. The award item may be a decoration or an insignia suitable for wearing, such as a medal, badge, award pin or rosette. It can also be a token object such as a certificate, diploma, championship belt, trophy or plaque. The award may also be accompanied by a title of honor, and an object of direct cash value, such as prize money or a scholarship. Furthermore, an is an award given, typically in education, that does not confer the recipient(s) a higher standing but is consi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Civil Awards And Decorations Of Assam
Civil may refer to: *Civility, orderly behavior and politeness *Civic virtue, the cultivation of habits important for the success of a society *Civil (journalism), a platform for independent journalism *Civil (surname) See also * {{Disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
