Eeshing - Books release
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 11 2011:
Eeshing, the Manipuri version of Bapsi Sidhwa's novel 'Water' was released during a function at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace Compound here today.
Translated into Manipuri by Salam Tomba from its original English version, Eeshing has been published by Sanahanbi Publications, Toubul.
The president of Apunba Manipuri Matam Ishei Kanglup (AMMIK) Prof Jodhachandra released the book as chief guest while former Director of JN Manipur Dance Academy L Joychandra Singh presented a critical appreciation of the book.
Programme Executive of AIR Imphal M Biramani Singh and former president of Patriotic Writers' Forum Soubam Tomba Luwang were also present at the occasion.
On the other hand, another book Devlok (Laireipak), a Manipuri translation by Sahitya Ratna awardee N Ningthemjao Singh from Bibhuti Bushan Banshipadhyay's Hindi translation of the original work by Ramchandra Verma has been released during a function at Manipur Press Club here today.
MLA T Mangibabu Singh released the book as chief guest of the function which was also attended by MLA M Prithiviraj, president of Manipuri Sahitya Parishad Prof N Tombi, Padmashree awardee RK Jhalajit and retired Inspector of Schools N Chaoba Singh.
Retired principal of Hindi Training College, Imphal Dr T Kunjakeswar Singh spoke on the book.
The book has been published by Oinam Biren Singh.