Nanda Kumar Deb Barma
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Nanda Kumar Deb Barma | |
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 Debbarma at his home | |
| Born | 21 July 1950 Bishramganj, Tripura |
| Occupation | Playwright, poet, author, lyricist |
| Language | Kokborok and Bengali |
| Alma mater | MBB College (BA) |
| Notable works | Longtoraini Eklobya |
| Notable awards | Mahendra Smriti Puraskar, Rabindra Puraskar |
Nanda Kumar Deb Barma is a Tipra playwright, poet, and lyricist from Tripura.[1] He is known for literature in Kokborok language and Kokborok Drama. Nanda Kumar Deb Barma is author of novels such as Rung (2001), and compilations of works such as Thungnuk Bwchap (2015).[2][3] He has been one of the active advocates for Kokborok[4] development of literature and education and is the president of Kokborok Sahitya Sabha.[5]
Works
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Bubar, Mukunne, Kokkisa, Koktanghai, Mari, Randijwkma, Sikhok, Reg-Swnam, Bolongni Muktarwi Sarao, Koktun, Khotalbai, Kwplai, Kantomoni, Imangni Bwsarok, Shehi Bukhukswk Ha, Nuai, Rung, Sundurjak, Yapiri, Dogar, Longtoraini Eklobyo,[6][7] Bwsak Kaisao, Da-kuphur, Chobani Swkang, Swkango Choba, Kotor Buma-Bwsa.
Selected published works
[edit]- Kokborok Poetry[8][9]
- Simalwng Sakao Holongni Khum (Stone Flowers at the Pyre)[10]
- Bolongni Bwsagursong Mwsao (Dances of Jungle Girls) [citation needed]
- Ani Ganao Ang (Me beside me) [citation needed]
- Dugmalino (To a Flower) [citation needed]
Translated Works
References
[edit]- ^ Datta, Sekhar (10 December 2013). "Author stirs up language storm". The Telegraph. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
- ^ Deb Barma, Nanda Kumar (2015). Thungnuk Bwchab. Agartala, Tripura: Akshar Publications. ISBN 9789384079291.
- ^ Deb Barma, Nanda Kumar. "Thungnuk bwchab by Nanda Kumar Debbarma". Tripura University (A Central University) Central Library. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
- ^ Correspondent, Our Special (5 January 2019). "Tripura debate on Kokborok". The Telegraph. Poet Nanda Kumar Debbarma, who presided over the function, sought an open debate on the issue. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Jamatia, Kulungti (25 March 2021). "Promoting Kokborok: How Indigenous Publishing Houses Are Taking The Language To The Masses". Adivasi Lives Matter. The other four publishing houses are 1. Jora Publication, 2. Kokborok Sahitya Parishad, 3. Language Wing, Education Department, TTAADC, and 4. Kokborok Sahitya Sabha. The Language and Education department of TTAADC brought out 13 books in Kokborok this year. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
- ^ NS, DH (2 February 2012). "Conference on minor languages at CIIL begins today". The Deccan Herald. Some languages are kept alive by a group of 400 – 500 people living the tradition and using it for conversation and transactions. If you want to get a feel of one such language, head straight to Sriranga in Kalamandira premises on 4 February at 6 pm to watch ‘Longtoraini Eklobya’ – a play on Ekalavya by people who speak Longtorai language, presented by Sampili Theatre Centre, Tripura. Deccan Herald. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ Nagpal, Kavita (8 April 2011). "Delhi hosts indigenous Northeast fest". The Asian Age. Longtoraini Eklobya directed by Nanda Kumar Deb Barma for the Sampili Theatre Centre, Tripura is the story of Eklavya told in contemporary times. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ Gupta, Ramanika (2006). Indigenous Writers of India: North-East India. New Delhi: Concept Publishing Company. p. 209. ISBN 81-8069-300-7.
- ^ Indigenous writers of India : introduction and contributions. Ramaṇikā. Guptā, Ramnika Foundation. New Delhi: Published for Ramnika Foundation by Concept Pub. Co. 2006. ISBN 81-8069-299-X. OCLC 74946514.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - ^ Barma, Nanda Kumar Deb; Gupta, Ashesh (2005). "Stone Flower at the Pyre". Indian Literature. 49 (5 (229)): 60. ISSN 0019-5804. JSTOR 23346194.
- ^ Barma, Nanda Kumar Deb; Gupta, Ashesh (2005). "The Story". Indian Literature. 49 (5 (229)): 59. ISSN 0019-5804. JSTOR 23346193.
- ^ Barma, Nanda Kumar Deb; Gupta, Ashesh (2005). "A Trip to the Shakhangtang Hill". Indian Literature. 49 (5 (229)): 60–61. ISSN 0019-5804. JSTOR 23346195.
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