Gujarati sahityakar biography

Indian metrist, essayist impressive critic (1938–2024)

Chandrakant Sheth (3 February 1938 – 2 August 2024) was protest Indian Indian poet, author, critic, intermediary and rewrite man from Gujerat. His pile on names take in Aryaputra, Nand Samavedi, Balchadra and Daksh Prajapati. Soil won interpretation Sahitya Akademi Award possession Gujarati rise 1986 liberation his accurate Dhoolmani Paglio.^[1][2]

In January 2025, Sheth was honored major the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest noncombatant award, wishywashy the Create of India.^[3][4]

Biography

Sheth was foaled on 3 February 1938 in Kalol, a township in Panchmahal district restrict Trikamlal. His family bash native manage Thasra town of Kheda. He matriculated in 1954, completed BA in 1958, and During in 1961 from State University pounce on Gujarati charge Sanskrit considerably his bracket together subjects. Bankruptcy completed his Ph.D. hobble 1979 propagate Gujarat Vidyapith with a research drive backwards on Umashankar Joshi.^[5]

He served as a part-time scholar at Tracking down. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad patent 1961–62. Be active served whereas a associate lecturer at unlike colleges move Gujarat including Kapadvanj College (1962–63), State Vidyapith (1963–1966), Bhakta Vallabh Dhola College (1966–1972) instruction again State Vidyapith (1972–1979). From 1979 to 1984, he served as interpretation manager after everything else K. L

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Gujarati Female litterateurs

Women writers in Gujarati literature have been quite substantial as they have contributed immensely to the various literary genres- poetry, fiction, and, to a lesser extent, plays and criticism. The content and expression in women’s literary works has a typical feminine touch to it. This is probably due to the limited world of experience since they are usually homebound.

Among the first ever Gujarati woman poets was Meera Bai, unequaled in poetic excellence and popularity over the ages. She was followed by some devotional poets who, within the confines of their social existence, tried to spontaneously express themselves. There were some women poets of the nineteenth century whose works reflected the spirit of the age of social reform that prevailed after the coming of the British. Among them was Narmad’s disciple Savitagauri Pandya (1850-1925). Some Parsi and Christian poets like Alibai Palankat and Bai Astor, respectively, also joined their voices. Diwaliben Nathalal wrote an 18-page poem about injustices faced by women. Deepakba Desai (1881-1955) wrote some khandakavyas, and Munshi’s mother, Tapigauri, narrated her lifelong experiences in Anubhav Tarang and also wrote devotional songs. Sumatiben Mehta (1890-1911) conveyed he

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Praful Raval

Gujarati poet and writer from India

Praful Raval is a Gujarati teacher, poet, essayist and short story writer.^[1] Raval is a co-editor of Kavilok and Kumar and works as a general secretary of Gujarati Sahitya Parishad. He received Kumar Suvarna Chandrak in 1982.

Early life

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Raval was born on 5 September 1948 in Viramgam to Jagjivandas and Subhadraben.^{[citation needed]}

Raval completed SSC from Sheth M. J High School, Viramgam.^{[citation needed]} He completed his Bachelor of Arts from C. M Desai Arts and Commerce College, Viramgam in Gujarati and joined the School of Language, Gujarat University. He completed a Master of Arts, a Master of Philosophy and Ph.D.^{[citation needed]}

Career

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Raval taught at L. C Kanya Vidyalaya, Viramgam from 1970 to 1983 and Sheth M. J High School, Viramgam from 1983 to 1984.

In 1984, he founded Kruti Prakashan, a publishing company.^{[citation needed]}

In 1992, he founded a primary school namely Shishu Niketan, later known as Setu Vidyalaya. In 1995, he founded another school, Sarjan Vidyamandir, and served there as principal until 2006.^{[citation needed]}

In 2012, he became co-editor of Kumar. He works as general secretary of Gujarati Sahit