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character in Buddhisagar’s bestselling 2010 novel कर्नाली ब्लुज (Karnali Blues) has the habit of adding “हजुरको” (‘hajurko’) at the end of his sentences whenever he speaks. Eventually he runs a teashop which takes its name after the same memorable idiolect: हजुरको चियापसल (‘Hajurko Chiyapasal’). To the reader of Nepali, the nuance clicks immediately – a phrase […]

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Yearender 2023: Have borrowed words enriched Nepali literature?

For contemporary writers, the key is to choose words that resonate well with the readers, creating a harmonious blend of languages in Nepali literature.

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Feminism and portrayal of female characters in Nepali literature

In literature, feminism is related to the concept of feminist literary criticism, literary studies that direct the focus of analysis on women. The post Feminism and portrayal of female characters in Nepali literature appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

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Laxmi Prasad Devkota: 8 things you should know about Nepal’s most celebrated writer

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Bhanu Jayanti being celebrated today

KATHMANDU, July 14: The 210th birth anniversary of the Adikavi (first poet) of Nepali literature, the late Bhanubhakta Acharya, is being celebrated today by organizing various programs at various places in the country and abroad. Bhanubhakta presented the emotional 'Ramayana

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Mahakavi Devkota's literary contribution highlighted

The 113th birth anniversary of Mahakavi Laxmi Prasad Devkota has been commemorated Thursday by organizing various programs including poetry symposiums and highlighting his contribution to the enriching of Nepali literature. In this connection, the Literary Journalists Association and the Kamalpokhari Chhath Puja Society jointly organised a literary program. On the occasion, senior travel writer Ghanashyam Rajkarnikar paid tribute to the Mahakavi and also spoke on development of the Kamalpokhari area. Senior dramatist Ashesh Malla said Devkota's contribution to the Nepali literature is unforgettable and the Mahakavi is one among the icons Mt Everest and the Buddha by which Nepal can identify itself to the world. Poet and literary critic Pramod Pradhan said the Mahakavi Devkota is probably the only literary figure in the Nepali literature on whom the highest number of Ph D dissertations has been done and the most number of books have been written. Central vice-president of the International Nepali Literary Society, Baba Basnet shared that the Nepali litterateurs feel proud remembering the Mahakavi. Various poets had recited their creations on the occasion. Association's president Radheshyam Lekali said they will organize such programmes in the coming days as well. Nepal Academy had also organized a special programme at Kamaladi on Wednesday to commemorate Mahakavi's birth anniversary. The Kaushiki Literary Foundation also released a book coinciding the occasion. Meanwhile, the Kapan Literary Society organized a special poetry symposium today to mark the 113th birth anniversary of Mahakavi Devkota. The speakers, including poets, writers and litterateurs expressed concern over the disintegration of family and the labour and brain drain the Nepali society is currently grappling with. The speakers urged the poets and writers to contribute towards raising the consciousness of the 'society in decadence'. Litterateur Prof Dr Ram Prasad Gyawali recalled that the Mahakavi had expressed his views against the oppression on the Dalits, the indigenous nationalities and women. He urged the literati to be serious towards the nation and humanity. Laxmi Prasad Devkota was born on November 12, 1909 in Dilli Bazar, Kathmandu. He died on September 14, 1959. He was an accomplished poet, playwright, scholar, and novelist. He is given the title of Mahakavi in Nepali Literature, which means The Great Poet. He is known as the poet with the golden heart. Some of his famous works are Muna Madan, Sulochana, Kunjini, and Sakuntala.

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Moti Jayanti observed

KATHMANDU, September 7: The 155th Moti Jayanti, the birth anniversary of national luminary Motiram Bhatta, was observed today by organising several literary events. Bhatta, the noted literary figure, is given the title 'Youth Poet' in the Nepali literature. He was born on the Day of Kushe Aunshi (national father's day) in 1923 BS (1866 AD) and passed away on the same day in 1953 BS (1896) at the age of 30. Despite a short span of life, he has made significant contribution to the promotion of Nepali literature. He was the first person to publish the biography of Aadikavi Bhanubhakta Acharya and is also credited for introducing the printing press for the first time in Nepal. Journalism in Nepal had begun with the introduction of the same printing press. He was the one who promoted the use of Shringar Rash (aestheticism) in the Nepali literature. The Nepali Education Council and other several organisations organised programmes today to mark the Moti Jayanti. Bearing in mind the existing risk of COVID-19, the Day was observed virtually.

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Bhatta's contribution to enrichment of literature, democratic movement is ever memorable: President

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Right to royalty a cause for concern in Nepali literature as only a few get their share

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Bhanu Bhakta Acharya: 5 reasons why a poet became a household name in Nepal

Among the various famous names in the history of Nepal, Bhanu Bhakta Acharya is also one. Born on July 13, 1814, in Chundi Ramgha village of Tanahun district, he has made many contributions to the history of Nepali literature and unified the country amid the cultural and linguistic diversity with the Nepali language.

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GFNL announces eight 'Nepali literature ambassadors'

Kathmandu, Jan 30: The Global Federation for Nepali Litterateur (GFNL) has announced popular faces in the Nepali literature as literature ambassadors for the year 2018.

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