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Srutimala Duara
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| Born | c. 1965 |
| Died | (aged 57) |
| Occupation | Associate professor, writer |
| Language | English and Assamese |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Genre | Fiction, children's literature, poetry, nonfiction, memoir |
| Notable works | Traveling with Dreams |
| Notable awards | Woman of the Year 2016 Indian Women Achievers Award in Literature 2021 |
Srutimala Duara (Assamese: শ্ৰুতিমালা দুৱৰা; born around 1965 – died February 27, 2023) was a talented writer and teacher from Assam, India. She was special because she wrote in two languages: English and Assamese. She wrote many different kinds of books, including novels, short stories, and books especially for children. She also wrote beautiful poems in English. Srutimala Duara was a professor and led the English department at Handique Girls College in Guwahati. In 2021, she received a special honor called the Indian Women Achievers Award in Literature.
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About Srutimala Duara's Life
Srutimala Duara wrote many different kinds of books. She published novels, collections of short stories, and books for children. She also wrote essays in both English and Assamese. Besides these, she created six collections of her poems in English.
She was an Associate Professor at Handique Girls College in Guwahati. She was also the head of the English department there. This means she was in charge of teaching English to many students.
Srutimala Duara helped start an important group called the Northeast Writers' Forum. This group supports writers in the Northeast part of India. She was also the secretary and treasurer for this group.
She loved to read her poems out loud. In 2015, she released a CD of her recited Assamese poetry called "Ekajoli Kobita." She also appeared in two poetry videos, "Smriti" and "Sagar," which you can find on YouTube.
Srutimala Duara also wrote articles for big newspapers. Some of these newspapers include The Times of India, The Hindu, and The Assam Tribune.
Srutimala Duara passed away on February 27, 2023, when she was 57 years old.
Awards and Special Recognitions
Srutimala Duara received several awards for her work. In April 2015, she was given the "Naari Shakti Award" by Lions Club. This award celebrates women's strength and achievements.
In 2016, she was honored with the "Woman of the Year" award. This award came from the Assam Chapter of the International Human Rights Council.
Her writing was also recognized in 2021. She received the Indian Women Achievers Award in Literature from the Asian Literary Society. This award celebrated her important contributions to literature.
Her Family Life
Srutimala Duara was 57 years old when she passed away. She is remembered by her husband and her two children.
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