Who authored the novel "Iyaruingam" in 1961, a recipient of the Assam Sahitya Akademi award? [#2230]

Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya is a renowned Assamese writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1961 for his novel "Iyaruingam".

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Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya is a renowned Assamese writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1961 for his novel "Iyaruingam".

Lakshminath Bezbarua (1864–1938) was the first editor of the Assamese magazine Bahi in 1909. The magazine was published in Calcutta until 1932 and was a leading journal for Assamese literature in the first half of the 20th century. In 1909, the magazine published O Mur Apunar Desh, the traditional song of Assam, written by Bezbarua and set to music by Kamala Prasad Agarwala. The song was later adopted as Assam's state song in 1927.

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Lakshminath Bezbarua (1864–1938) was the first editor of the Assamese magazine Bahi in 1909. The magazine was published in Calcutta until 1932 and was a leading journal for Assamese literature in the first half of the 20th century. In 1909, the magazine published O Mur Apunar Desh, the traditional song of Assam, written by Bezbarua and set to music by Kamala Prasad Agarwala. The song was later adopted as Assam's state song in 1927.

Birinchi Kumar Barua is a prominent Assamese scholar and writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1964 for his work on Assamese folk culture, "Asamar Lok-Sanskriti".

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Birinchi Kumar Barua is a prominent Assamese scholar and writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1964 for his work on Assamese folk culture, "Asamar Lok-Sanskriti".

Bhabendra Nath Saikia

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Bhabendra Nath Saikia

Ananda Chandra Barua is widely known as 'Bakulbonor Kobi' or 'The Poet of Bakul' in Assamese literary circles due to his prolific writings about the Bakul flower.

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Ananda Chandra Barua is widely known as 'Bakulbonor Kobi' or 'The Poet of Bakul' in Assamese literary circles due to his prolific writings about the Bakul flower.

Mafizuddin Ahmed Hazarika is a prominent figure in the Jonaki era of Assamese literature. He is best known for his famous poetic work "Jnan Malini," which earned him the sobriquet "Gyanmalinir Kavi" (The Poet of Jnan Malini).

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Mafizuddin Ahmed Hazarika is a prominent figure in the Jonaki era of Assamese literature. He is best known for his famous poetic work "Jnan Malini," which earned him the sobriquet "Gyanmalinir Kavi" (The Poet of Jnan Malini).

'Asomiya Sahityar Buranji' is a comprehensive history of Assamese literature, written by the renowned Assamese writer and scholar, Devendranath Bezbarua. This work is considered a foundational text in Assamese literary studies, providing valuable insights into the evolution of Assamese literature from its early beginnings to the time of its writing.

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'Asomiya Sahityar Buranji' is a comprehensive history of Assamese literature, written by the renowned Assamese writer and scholar, Devendranath Bezbarua. This work is considered a foundational text in Assamese literary studies, providing valuable insights into the evolution of Assamese literature from its early beginnings to the time of its writing.

Nabakanta Barua is a renowned Assamese writer and poet who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1975 for his novel "Kaka Deutar Har".

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Nabakanta Barua is a renowned Assamese writer and poet who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1975 for his novel "Kaka Deutar Har".

Arundhati Roy made history as the first Indian woman to be awarded the Man Booker Prize. She received this esteemed literary award in 1997 for her powerful and acclaimed debut novel, "The God of Small Things." Her work brought significant international recognition to Indian English literature.

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Arundhati Roy made history as the first Indian woman to be awarded the Man Booker Prize. She received this esteemed literary award in 1997 for her powerful and acclaimed debut novel, "The God of Small Things." Her work brought significant international recognition to Indian English literature.

Chandra Kumar Agarwala, Lakshminath Bezbarua, and Hemchandra Goswami are known as the "Trimurti of Assamese literature" for their contributions to the beginning of modern Assamese literature. They were also friends and co-founders of the literary organization Asamiya Bhasa Unnati Sadhini Sabha. Agarwala was the first editor and financier of the magazine Jonaki, which was published on February 9, 1889. The history of Assamese literature is divided into three periods named after magazines: the "Jonaki Age" (1889–1929), the "Abahan Age" (1929–1940), and the "Ramdhenu Age" (1940–1970).

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Chandra Kumar Agarwala, Lakshminath Bezbarua, and Hemchandra Goswami are known as the "Trimurti of Assamese literature" for their contributions to the beginning of modern Assamese literature. They were also friends and co-founders of the literary organization Asamiya Bhasa Unnati Sadhini Sabha. Agarwala was the first editor and financier of the magazine Jonaki, which was published on February 9, 1889. The history of Assamese literature is divided into three periods named after magazines: the "Jonaki Age" (1889–1929), the "Abahan Age" (1929–1940), and the "Ramdhenu Age" (1940–1970).

Nalinibala Devi was a renowned Assamese poet and novelist. Her works often explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition with a deep sensitivity and emotional depth, earning her the title "Atindriyabadi Kavi" (Supersensitive Poet).

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Nalinibala Devi was a renowned Assamese poet and novelist. Her works often explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition with a deep sensitivity and emotional depth, earning her the title "Atindriyabadi Kavi" (Supersensitive Poet).