SAKLON PUBLISH ON 25 SEPT. 2011

A K SHERAM


September 25: The First Thiyam Leirikmacha International Award has been conferred to the Bangladesh Manipuri writer AK Seram by Sahitya Thoupang Lup (Sathoulup) at the award presentation ceremony held at JN Manipuri Dance Academy today.

KHONGJOM WAR MEMORIAL

AK SHERAM, SARATCHAND THIYAM,RAJESH,RIPON,UTAM,NETAJI,KUNJAMOHON,CHANA LUKHOI,CHANA LEMBI AND TEACHEARS OF SLOPLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL ON 26th SEPT.2011 AT KHONGJOM HISTORICAL PLACE OF MANIPUR.

A K SHERAM

September 25: The First Thiyam Leirikmacha International Award has been conferred to the Bangladesh Manipuri writer AK Seram by Sahitya Thoupang Lup (Sathoulup) at the award presentation ceremony held at JN Manipuri Dance Academy today.

The Thiyam Leirikmacha International Award which is to be conferred to Manipuri writers living outside the state has been handed to AK Seram for the first time recognizing his untiring effort for the upliftment and promotion of Manipuri language. The award carries a cash prize of Rs 10,000/-, a memento and a certificate.

The award presentation ceremony was graced by N Kunjamohan, Sahitya Awardee, Dr K Sobita, Director, Art and Culture and Bangladesh Manipuri writer Anantkumar(AK) Seram as presidium members.

Delivering the key note address, Saratchand Thiyam said that the Sahitya Thoupang Lup was established in the year 2003 primarily to promote and safeguard Manipuri language which has been reported by UNESCO as a "potentially endangered language". The report does not necessarily mean that Manipuri language is extinct or is going to get extinct.

He further went on to say that the organization, nevertheless, had apprehensions on what the fate of Manipuri language will be in future. The people of the state at the same time were also worried about the language. As such many Manipuri writers came up who have safeguarded, promoted and enriched the language. Same is the case with Manipuri people living outside the state. They are working with their heart and soul to protect, preserve and promote the Manipuri language. The Thiyam Leirikmacha International Award, said Saratchand Thiyam was instituted to recognize the spirit of the Manipuris writers living outside the state.

Speaking on the occasion, AK Seram, recipient of the First Thiyam Leirikmacha International Award said that the award given to him today belongs to the whole Manipuri community residing in Bangladesh. It is indeed an honour to receive such a priceless award.

The population of Meeteis including Manipuri Pangal is hardly 20,000 in Bangladesh. But they are living in Bangladesh as sons of Manipur still. A Manipuri Language and Research Development Committee have been formed in Bangladesh to develop Manipuri language, he said.

He further expressed his desire of receiving some help from the Manipur government to develop Manipuri language in Bangladesh. Manipuri Film festival, seminar on Manipuri sahitya and other Manipuri Language Festivals are also being held in Bangladesh to promote the language, he said.

Writer NUNGSIBI GREECE

Saratchand Thiyam
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Name : Saratchand Thiyam (Sarthi)
Date of birth: 27th Feb. 1961
Place of birth : Imphal
Address : Sagolband Lukram Leirak Imphal – 795 001, Manipur (India)
Father’s Name : Thiyam Ibochoubi
Mother’s Name : Thiyam Ongbi Ibemnungshi
Wife’s Name: Bimabati Thiyam Onbi (Short Story Writer)
Children’s Name : Sanathoibi Thiyam (Daughter); Athena Thiyam (Daughter)
Educational Qualification : Diploma in Engineering
Occupation : Section Officer, Irrigation and Flood Control Dept., Govt. of Manipur
Nationality : Indian

Published Works :
- Tengali Karaba Podon (Poetry, 1980) Manipuri
- Chho Chaboon (Poetry, 1989) Manipuri
- Africa (Poetry, 1993) Manipuri
- Hajillakpa Eshing gi Manakta (Travelogue, 1994) Manipuri
- Waves (Poetry, 1995) Poems translated into English
- Yumlingdabashing gi Yum (Poetry, 2001), Manipuri (Jamini Sunder Guha Gold Medal – 2002
winning book)
- Nungshibi Greece (Travelogue, 2002), Manipuri (Sahitya Akademi Award – 2006 winning
book)
- O Lovely Greece (Travelogue, 2005), English translation of Nungshibi Greece
- Tsunami (Poetry, 2006) Manipuri.

Experience :
National :
* Visited South India under travel grant to writers sponsored by Sahitya Akademi in 1994.
- Eastern Regional Poets Meet, 1994 at Imphal
- North East Poets Meet 1994 at Shillong
- North East Poets Meet 1995 at Kohima
- North Eastern Literary Seminar and Poets Meet 1995 at Kolkata
- Eastern Regional Poets Meet 1996 at Gangtok
- North East Poets Meet 1997 at Shillong
- North East Poets Meet 1999 at Shillong
- Eastern Regional Poets Meet 2001 at Kolkata
- North East Writer’s Meet 2001 at Itanagar
- North East Writer’s Meet 2001 at Guwahati
- Sahitya Utsav 2002 at Agartala
- North East Poets Meet 2003 at Imphal
- Manipuri Writer’s Meet 2004 at Agartala
- Poet’s Interface 2004 at Kohima
- Indian Poetry Festival 2004 at mumbai
- Eastern Region’s Young voices 2004 at Bhubaneshwar
- North East Writer’s Katha Festival 2005 at New Delhi
- North East Manipuri Poetry Festival 2005 at Imphal
- North East Authors Meet 2006 at Guwahati
- Poets Meet 2007 at Moreh, Manipur
- National Poets Meet 2007 at Imphal, Manipur.
International :
* Attended the World Peace Conference (May 10 to 14, 2000) organised by World Peace Council at Athens,
Greece.
- Participated Katha International Story Festival (January 2 to 7, 2004) at New Delhi.
- Travelled to Bangladesh to take part in the Manipuri Writer’s Convention (May 14 to 15, 2004)
- Participated Indo-Bangladesh Manipuri Poetry Festival (September 30, 2005) at Imphal.

Positions held :
Formerly :
* Assistant Editor (1986-90) Lei Langba Quarterly
- General Secretary (1987-89) Elite Group of Performing Artiste
- Joint Secretary (1988-92) Writers’ Forum, Imphal
- Joint Secretary (1990-92) The Cultural Forum, Manipur
- Joint Editor (1990-95) Sahityagi Pao
- Joint Secretary (1992-93) Manipuri Sahitya Parishad, Imphal
- General Secretary (1992-96) Naharol Sahitya Premee Samiti
- Editor (1998-2002) Wakhal
Present :
* General Secretary Asheilup Manipur
- Member North East Writer’s Forum, Guwahati
- Editor Saklon
- Fellow Member United Writer’s Assn., Chennai
- Life Member Indo Japan Friendship Assn., Manipur
- Life Member Manipuri Sahitya Parishad, Imphal
- Life Member Progressive Writer’s Assn., Manipur
- Broadcaster All India Radio, TV and Private Channels
- Freelance Columnist
- Advisor Cum Director Sathoulup Manipur

Honour :
* Sportswiter of the Year (1996-97)
- Dingko Sportswriter Award, 1999

Award :
* Jamini Sunder Guha Gold Medal – 2002
* Sahitya Akademi Award - 2006
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