About Mahim Bora
Mahim Bora (6 July 1924 – 5 August 2016) was an Indian writer and educationist from Assam. He was elected as a president of the Assam Sahitya Sabha held in 1989 at Doomdooma.[2] He was awarded most notably the Padma Shri in 2011, the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2001 and the Assam Valley Literary Award in 1998. Assam Sahi…
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The whole rainy eveningMy eyes sat on the plinth.
Poetry & Stories
The Sight
The whole rainy eveningMy eyes sat on the plinth.
Fragrance of the Past | Short Story
The old pensioner Janarddan Choudhury, now in his seventy-fifth year, returned from his usual morning-walk, and as usual, was going to wake up the still sleeping members of his family by shouting aloud at them, but then he stopped abruptly. For the last several years he has been regularly admonishing everyone of his family, servants not excluded, and tried to awake them on time. But that day when he heard with his own ears Bormaina, his eldest son, reporting to one of his friends about his father s habit (a form of torture he said), the old Janarddan Chaudhury felt that his authority over the house was gone and that a new era had begun in its place.He overheard in the middle of their talk In my father s time, they had many people to work, there were three or four servants, and no compulsion for studies at night. Children were not given to do much home work. There was no club life, everyone could have a good sleep. Now with so many people and children, we have such a big family and only a boy and a maid to help and even they are changing daily. The women have to bring up their children, so it is quite natural that they do not get up early in the morning. My father is an old man, so he has less sleep, but he feels that no one ever enjoys sound sleep.
About Mahim Bora
Literary works
Bora's chief anthology of poems was Rangajiya (The Red Dragon-fly, 1978). In his short stories, he was an observer of folk and rural situations. He was a regular contributor of short stories to various periodicals.
Short Story collection:
- Kathanibari Ghat (1961),
- Deha Garaka Prem (1967),
- Moi Pipali Aru Puja (1967),
- Bahubhuji Tribhuj (1967),
- Akhan Nadir Mrityu (1972),
- Rati Phula Phul (1977),
- Borjatri (1980),
- Mor Priya Galpa (1987) and
Collection of Essays:
- Chinta Bichitra (1989),
- Sahitya Bichitra (1989),
Novels:
- Herua Digantar Maya (1972),
- Edhani Mahir Hanhi (2001),
- Banduli Phular Rang (2007) and
- Putala Ghar (1973)
Children literatures:
- Batris Putalar Sadhu (1976) and
- Tezimala Aru Cindarela (2007)
Translations:
- Raja Rammohan Ray
Edited Book:
- Sankardevar Nat (1989)
Poetry Collection:
- Ranga Jia (1978),
- Jonamanir hanhi;
Radio Plays:
- Laru Gopalar Prem,
- Laru Gopalar Bibah,
- Laru Gopalar Ghar-Sansar,
- Padum Kunwari (1951),
- Nirmal Bhakat (1951),
- Pansha Sar,
- Garakhia Bhim (1951),
- Tinir Tini Gal,
- Tup,
- Mas aru Manuh,
- Batar Akosh Bagari Edited by T. Goswami,
- Momair podulit bandhilu ghura,
- 'Pakhi Loga Din' edited by G.C. Das,
- Pabandha Bisitra edited by G.C.Das.
Awards
- Padma Shri award in 2011 in the field of Literature and Education by the Government of India
- Sahitya Akademi Award (for Assamese) in 2001 for his novel Edhani Mahir Hahi.
- Assam Valley Literary Award (1998)[7]
- Chhaganlal Jain award for his collection of stories Galpa Samagra in 1966 .
- Assam Publication Board literary award
for Rati PhuLa Phul in 1980.
- Ganesh Gogoi Award in 2015.
- Sahityacharyya honour in 2007.
Mahim Bora: Quick Answers
Who is Mahim Bora?
Mahim Bora (6 July 1924 – 5 August 2016) was an Indian writer and educationist from Assam. He was elected as a president of the Assam Sahitya Sabha held in 1989 at Doomdooma.
When was Mahim Bora born?
Mahim Bora was born on 6 July 1924.
When did Mahim Bora die?
Mahim Bora passed away on 5 August 2016.
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Poems & Stories by Mahim Bora
The Sight
The whole rainy eveningMy eyes sat on the plinth.
Fragrance of the Past | Short Story
The old pensioner Janarddan Choudhury, now in his seventy-fifth year, returned from his usual morning-walk, and as usual, was going to wake up the still sleeping members of his family by shouting aloud at them, but then he stopped abruptly. For the last several years he has been regularly admonishing everyone of his family, servants not excluded, and tried to awake them on time. But that day when he heard with his own ears Bormaina, his eldest son, reporting to one of his friends about his father s habit (a form of torture he said), the old Janarddan Chaudhury felt that his authority over the house was gone and that a new era had begun in its place.He overheard in the middle of their talk In my father s time, they had many people to work, there were three or four servants, and no compulsion for studies at night. Children were not given to do much home work. There was no club life, everyone could have a good sleep. Now with so many people and children, we have such a big family and only a boy and a maid to help and even they are changing daily. The women have to bring up their children, so it is quite natural that they do not get up early in the morning. My father is an old man, so he has less sleep, but he feels that no one ever enjoys sound sleep.
Selected Quotes by Mahim Bora (चुनिंदा उद्धरण)
The whole rainy eveningMy eyes sat on the plinth.
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