Translation award
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 30 2013:
This year's Sarda Translation Award has been conferred to Robin S Ngangom today.
The award was presented by Art and Culture Commissioner Dr Rk Nimai during International Translation Day observation organised by Sahitya Thoupang Lup at Manipur Press Club.
Speaking at the occasion as chief guest, Dr RK Nimai said, translation of Hindi, Bengali and Manipuri books into English is also a tough job.
He also mentioned about the need for encouraging translators.
Sahitya Akademi awardee Kh Prakash also attended the function.
Member of Council for Promotion of Indian Language, Saratchand Thiyam spoke on the topic, 'Beyond Linguistic Barriers' .
Many poets presented poetry at the function.