Maithili sharan gupt biography of christopher

Publishing since the 1980s, Tsering Döndrup’s novels and short stories have been honored with Tibetan, Mongolian, and Chinese literary prizes. He’s among the most prominent Tibetan writers working today, but as with the great majority of Tibetan fiction, translations of his work remain scarce. This winter, Columbia University Press released the first collection of Döndrup’s work in English, with a suite of stories selected and translated by Christopher Peacock. 

Populated by a dizzying cast of characters—from corrupt lamas and venal deities to the incorrigible Ralo and the souls of the recently deceased—the collection The Handsome Monk and Other Stories presents us with both the diversity of subject matter that only decades of craft and experience can bring, and the discernible unity of vision we expect of a great artist. Peacock’s translation lucidly animates the stories, even as their author arranges separate realities for the action of each to unfold inside. Also preserved is the author’s humor: at times profoundly bleak, but always incisive. In this conversation, we discuss the challenges of translating Tsering Döndrup’s fiction, as well as the position of Tibetan fiction outside Tibet.

Max Berwald (MB): How did you first come to the work of Tsering Döndrup?

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Today in History 3 August: From Christopher Columbus's Voyage to Find India to Maithili Sharan Gupt's Birthday, list of Important events today

This Day in History: According to the Gregorian calendar, 3 August is the 215th day of the year and the 216th day of a leap year.

On this day let’s see some important events and anniversaries. We have compiled a list of some monumental events that happened all around the world on 3 August as well as the birthdays of famous people.

Major Events Happened on this Day

Sunil Chhetri Birthday

Born on this day in 1984, India's Sunil Chhetri plays professional football. He is the captain of the Indian national team as well as Bengaluru of the Indian Super League, where he plays as a striker or winger. 

Maithili Sharan Gupt Birthday

Born on this day in 1886, One of the most influential Hindi poets of the modern era was Maithili Sharan Gupt. He also received the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian honour in India. He was given the title of Rashtra Kavi by Mahatma Gandhi for his book Bharat-Bharati (1912), which was frequently mentioned throughout India's struggle for independence.

Devdas Mohandas Gandhi Death Anniversary

On this day in 1957,  Devdas Mohandas Gandhi passed away. He was the fourth and the youngest son of Mo