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Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar
''Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar'' () is an annual literary prize in Nepali literature, presented by ''Khemlal-Harikala Lamichhane Samaaj Kalyan Pratisthan''. The award is given to a book that has provided a great contribution in the field of Nepali literature. This award is given alongside Padmashree Sadhana Samman. History The award was established in 2006 (2063 BS) by writer and businessman Jiba Lamichhane. He founded the organization ''Khemlal-Harikala Lamichhane Samaaj Kalyan Pratisthan'' in honor of his parents''.'' Ganesh Rasik was the first winner of the award. List of Winners and nominations 2021 onwards 2006 – 2020 Monetary Prize The winner of the honor was rewarded with रु100,000 initially. It was then increased to रु200,000. Since 2076 BS, the prize money is रु300,000. Since the honor was given to two writers in 2071, 2067 and 2066 each, the prize money was divided in half. Controversy The award was cancelled for the year 2076, after wri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nepalese Rupee
The Nepalese rupee (; currency sign, sign: रु; ISO 4217, code: NPR) is the official currency and legal tender of Nepal. It is also sometimes abbreviated as N₨ or Re./Rs. informally. The rupee is subdivided into 100 paisa, although coins of lower denominations are rarely used today. It is issued and regulated by the Nepal Rastra Bank, the central bank of Nepal. The Nepalese rupee was introduced in 1932, replacing the silver-based mohar at a rate of 2 mohar = 1 rupee. Since 1994, it has been officially fixed exchange rate, pegged to the Indian rupee at a rate of रु1.60 = ₹1, having previously been pegged at रु1.45 = ₹1. , the Nepalese rupee is accepted for domestic transactions only within Nepal and is not legally circulated outside its borders. Foreign exchange is regulated by the central bank and subject to strict limits. History The rupee was introduced in 1932, replacing the silver Nepalese mohar, mohar at a rate of 2 mohar = 1 rupee. At first, the rupee was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Upendra Subba
Upendra Bahadur Angdembe Limbu who is known as Upendra Subba () is a Nepali poet, lyricist, writer, and film director. He is one of the initiators of the movement called '' Srijanshil Arajakta'' (Creative Anarchy) along with Rajan Mukarung and Hangyug Agyat. Early life Subba was born in Angsarang-8, Panchthar, an eastern hilly district. His birth name was Upendra Bahadur Angdembe. In 1997, he moved to Kathmandu city from Damak to become a songwriter. His songwriting had started to see success with music composed by Shantiram Rai. His songs were sung by Deep Shrestha, Robin Sharma, Ananda Karki, Yam Baral and won some competitions. He became convinced that song recording was expensive and that the music industry was heading towards the directions unlike his taste. Literary career Around this time, he met Rajan Mukarung and Hangyug Agyat. They jointly started a literary movement called ''Srijanshil Arajakta'' (meaning creative anarchy). He credits their joint movement ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sajha Puraskar
Sajha Puraskar () is a literary award given by Sajha Publications. It is presented annually to the best book published by Sajha Publication. History It was established in 1967 and the first award was given to Bhupi Sherchan for his book '' Ghumne Mechmathi Andho Manche'' in 1969. Banira Giri is the first woman to receive the Sajha Puraskar. In 2013, the prize money was 49,000 Nepalese rupees (NPR). Recipients See also * Madan Puraskar * Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar * Jagadamba Shree Puraskar Jagadamba Shree Puraskar () is an award given to a person or an organization for contribution to Nepali language, literature, art and folk culture. It is presented alongside Madan Puraskar by Madan Puraskar Pustakalaya, on the day of Ghatasthap ... References Notes * {{Nepali literature, state=collapsed Nepalese literary awards 1967 establishments in Nepal Awards established in 1967 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jagadamba Shree Puraskar
Jagadamba Shree Puraskar () is an award given to a person or an organization for contribution to Nepali language, literature, art and folk culture. It is presented alongside Madan Puraskar by Madan Puraskar Pustakalaya, on the day of Ghatasthapana; the first day of Dashain festival. History It is named after Rani Jagadamba Kumari Devi, the wife of General Madan Shumsher JBR an daughter in law of Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher JBR. It was established in 1989 (2045 BS) in Nepal. Nepali singer Narayan Gopal was the first to win this award for his contribution to Nepali music. Since 2075 BS, the award prize has been increased to NRs. 400,000. Criteria The criteria for awarding the prize were set on Chaitra 30, 2045 BS based on the suggestion of the members of the organization. When the 'Madan Puraskar' was established in the year 2012 BS, the rules and regulations of the Guthi and the rules related to 'Jagdamba-Shree' were presented by Shri Shambhu Prasad Gyawali. Some o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madan Puraskar
The Madan Puraskar () is a literary honor in Nepal which Madan Puraskar Guthi confers annually for an outstanding book in the Nepali language published within the calendar year. It is considered as the most prestigious literature award in Nepal. It is awarded on the day of Dashain#Day 1: Ghatasthapana, Ghatasthapana every year alongside Jagadamba Shree Puraskar. History The award was established by daughter in law of Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher JBR, Queen Jagadamba Kumari Devi, in memory of her husband late General Madan Shumsher JBR, on 26 September 1955. Since then it has been presented every year, except in 1974 and 1976. At the time of its establishment, the award prize was Nepalese rupee, रु 4,000. On the Golden–Jubilee year 2005, the award prize was increased to Nepalese rupee, रु 400,000. List of Winners and Short list by year 2015 – 2023 2000 – 2014 Before 2014 (2071 BS), shortlist was not published. 1986– 1999 1971 – 1985 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amar Neupane
Amar Neupane () is a Nepalese writer and novelist. He is best known for his ''Madan Puraskar'' winning novel, '' Seto Dharti''. He started his writing journey with '' Paniko Gham'', a novel set in Nepalgunj. Early life He was born on March 27, 1974 ( ''Chaitra'' 14, 2034) as a second child to father Eknath Neupane and mother Hari Maya Neupane in Rangeela, Chitwan, Nepal. Literary career His first novel ''Paniko Gham'' was published in 2066 BS and won the ''Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar'' award. His collection of children's stories ''Kalilo Man'' (''Young Heart'') won the ''Parijat Balsahitya Pandulipi Purashkar'' award. His novel '' Seto Dharti'' won the Madan Puraskar—the greatest award in Nepalese literature—and also the ''Ramraj Panta Smriti Purashkar'' award. His novel '' Karodaun Kasturi'' is based on the story of what Nepali comedian Hari Bansha Acharya would have become if he hadn't recognized his talent as a comedian. Bibliography See also * Buddhi Sagar * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paniko Gham
''Paniko Gham'' () is a Nepalese novel by Amar Neupane. It was published in 2009 (2066 BS) by Pairavi Prakashan. It is the debut novel of the author. Synopsis The novel consists of many stories set in Nepalgunj city in Mid-western region of Nepal. Neupane was posted as a teacher in Nepalgunj and there he decided to write the book. The stories represent the socio-economic lifestyle of the people of the city. Reception The book received the Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar ''Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar'' () is an annual literary prize in Nepali literature, presented by ''Khemlal-Harikala Lamichhane Samaaj Kalyan Pratisthan''. The award is given to a book that has provided a great contribution in the field of Nepali ... for the year 2066 BS (2009). See also * '' Seto Dharti'' * '' Karodaun Kasturi'' * ''Loo'' References 21st-century Nepalese novels Nepalese novels Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar–winning works 2009 Nepalese novels Novels set in Nepal Nepali-language ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jhamak Ghimire
Jhamak Kumari Ghimire (; Born on 4 July 1980) is a Nepali literature, Nepalese writer. She was born with cerebral palsy and writes with her left foot. She is a columnist at the Kantipur (daily), Kantipur newspaper. She had been awarded the Madan Puraskar (the most popular award given to the writer for their contribution in Nepalese Literature) for her auto-biography ''Jiwan Kada Ki Phool (Is Life a Thorn or Flower)''. In addition, Ghimire was awarded by Kabita Ram Bal Sahitya Prativa Puraskar (2015), Aswikrit Bichar Sahitya Puraskar (2016), and Madan Purashkar (2010). Jhamak Kumari Ghimire was born on 21 Ashad 2037 Vikram Samvat, B.S (Date and time notation in Nepal, Nepali date). Works Autobiography * ''Jiwan Kada Ki Phool'' (Is Life Throne or Flower) Selected poetry * ''Sankalpa'' (Vow) * ''Aafnai Chita Agni Shikhatira'' (Own's Funeral Pyre Towards the Fire Apex) * ''Manchhe Bhitraka Yoddhaharu'' (Warriors Inside Humans) * ''Quaati'' Miscellaneous * ''Awasan Pachhiko Aagaman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jiwan Kada Ki Phool
''Jiwan Kada Ki Phool ( Nepali:जीवन काँडा कि फूल) is a book written by Madan Puraskar winner Jhamak Ghimire about her own story. ''''. It has been printed seven times within two years making it the Nepali best seller of all time. It has also received many other awards. It has recently been translated into English as "A flower in the midst of thorns". It is all about her life and the difficulties she faced. Reception The book won the prestigious Madan Puraskar for 2010. It also won the |
Khagendra Sangraula
Khagendra Sangraula (; born 1946) is a Nepalese progressive writer, novelist, columnist and public intellectual. He has published multiple books and wrote multiple articles for various national dailies. He has also translated many English essays and books including the memoir of John Wood, into Nepali language. He is a regular columnist at ''Kantipur'' newspaper. His works played an important role during the Nepalese civil war in raising awareness among the general public. Early life and education He was born on 25 November 1946 (10 Mangshir 2003 BS) in Subhang village, Panchthar district, Nepal. He did his schooling from Saraswati Middle School. He received an IA degree from Birendra Inter College (now Terhathum Multiple Campus) in Tehrathum district. He then received a bachelor's degree specializing in Nepali and English from Tri-Chandra College. He joined Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur for Masters studied but did not completed the degree. He used to teach to fulfill hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sharada Sharma
Sharada Sharma (born 1958; ) is a Nepali writer and poet. Her debut novel, ''Taap'', won the 2012 Padmashree Sahitya Samman award. Early life and education Sharada Sharma was born in 1958 in Syangja, Nepal. Her father was a writer and editor who contributed to various Nepalese publications. Sharma first began writing poetry at eight years old while in Pokhara, where she spent a portion of her childhood. A natural introvert, she found solace in writing. With the support of her family, she attended Tribhuvan University in Kathmandu, where she studied science and then arts, eventually graduating with a master's degree. Career Sharma first gained recognition in 1982 after publishing a poem in honor of the writer B. P. Koirala. In 1987, she published her first poetry collection, ''Boundless Emotions''. This was followed in 1991 with the short story collection ''Ruins of Convictions'' and in 1992 with the poetry collection ''After the War.'' In addition to poetry and short storie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manu Brajaki
Chetman Singh Bhandari, better known as Manu Brajaki (; 1942-2018) was a Nepalese writer. He wrote multiple short stories and gazal in his lifetime. He was known for his use of regional themes and elements in his works. Biography Brajaki was born as Chetman Singh Bhandari in a Chhetri zamindar family on 3 August 1942 (19 Shrawan 1999 BS) in Aurahi, Mahottari district. He published his first story in 1962 in ''Anchal Sandesh'', a Janakpur based magazine . Awards He won the prestigious Sajha Puraskar for his short story collection ''Timri Swasni ra Ma'' in 2046 BS (). He was awarded with Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar for his short story collection ''Annapurnako Bhoj'' for the year 2070 BS (). He also received the Jagadish Ghimire Smriti Puraskar in 2074 BS (). In 2017, he was awarded the Pahalman Singh Swar Lifetime Literary Award. Notable works Short story collections * ''Avamulyan'' *''Aakashko Phal'' *''Timri Swasni ra Ma'' * ''Bhabishya Yatra'' *''Paradarshi Manch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
