Four books released
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, September 10 2023:
The Manipuri version of Girish Karnad's "Tughlaq" and Ruskin Bond's "Hidden Pool," translated into Meetei Mayek by Heikrujam Shyamsunder Singh under the titles "Tughlaq" and "Aronba Pukhri" respectively, were released in a function organised by The Cultural Forum Manipur at Manipur Press Club here on Sunday.
The function was attended by Manipuri Sahitya Parishad, Imphal president Longjam Joy-chandra Singh as chief guest and Cultural Forum Manipur president Huirem Bihari as president, while All India Radio, Imphal head of programme Adhikarimayum Geetchandra Sharma and cultural activist Loitongbam Brajamohan Singh were present as guests of honour as Imphal College principal Moirangthem Priyobrata Singh shared his thoughts on the books.
Meanwhile, two books entitled '71 Gee Nganuthagong' penned by ES Sundar and Keithellakpam Sunder's 'Amanba Hee', both published by Fiction and Poetry Club, Imphal, were released on Friday at Manipur Press Club.
The book release function was attended by MU dean of humanities professor Nahakpam Aruna as chief guest, Fiction and Poetry Club president Dr Heisnam Budhichandra as president and Sahitya Akademi awardee Kshetri Bira as guest of honour.