Urmaal by Chuden Kabimo wins 2081 BS Madan Puraskar
Summary
Darjeeling-based Nepali writer Chuden Kabimo's novel Urmaal has won the prestigious 2081 B.S. Madan Puraskar, recognizing powerful storytelling about women tea-garden workers.
Key Points
- Chuden Kabimo's novel Urmaal won the 2081 B.S. Madan Puraskar.
- Urmaal highlights the unheard stories of women tea-garden workers.
- The Madan Puraskar Guthi selected Urmaal from 299 submissions and a shortlist of seven books.
- Prem Dev Giri received the Jagadamba Shree award for contributions to folk song preservation.
