Sangita Swechcha
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Sangita Swechcha | |
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| Born | Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Occupation | Poet, scholar |
| Nationality | Nepali |
| Education | PhD |
| Alma mater | University of Surrey |
| Genre | Story, Poetry, Novel |
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Sangita Shrestha, also known Sangita Swechcha, is a Nepali writer,[1] poet and scholar[2] based in England.[3] Her short stories, poems, and articles have been published in numerous international journals and online platforms.[4]
Her first novel, ‘Pakhalieko Siundo,’ which she wrote at the age of 18, centers on the emotional journey of Sandhya, a Nepalese woman, delving deep into her experiences of pain, suffering, and her unwavering determination to conquer her past, all while shedding light on the pervasive problem of human trafficking in Nepal.[5]
Sangita was the Guest Editor for the ‘Nepali Literature Month – Nov 2019’ held at Global Literature in Libraries Initiative (GLLI), a US-based organization working towards the visibility of world literature.[6]
Books[edit]
- Gualfsanga Ko Prem, short stories
- Pakhaliyeko Siudo,[3] novel
- Asahamatika Pailaharu,[7] short stories
- The Himalayan Sunrise: Exploring Nepal's Literary Horizon,[8] edited by Sangita Swechcha and Karen Van Drie
- A Glimpse Into My Country: An Anthology Of International Short Stories, edited by Andrée Roby and Sangita Swechcha[9]
Awards[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "新兴的尼泊尔英语作家_大学英语_英语网". www.yingyuw.cn.
- ^ Shrestha, Sangita; Burningham, Kate; Grant, Colin B. (3 April 2014). "Constructions of Climate Change on the Radio and in Nepalese Lay Focus Groups". Environmental Communication. 8 (2): 161–178. doi:10.1080/17524032.2014.906480.
- ^ a b "बेलायतमा फूलेको साहित्यको गुलाफ". Online Khabar.
- ^ "From the Himalayas to the Banks of Thames". Borderless Journal.
- ^ "'The external world doesn't know how rich Nepali literature is': An interview with author Dr. Sangita Swechcha". Global Voices.
- ^ "Sangita Swechcha: "It is high time Nepali literature make its presence felt internationally"". Nepal Live.
- ^ "A Literary Rose Blossoming in the UK: Prava Baral Reviews Dr. Sangita Swechcha's The Rose: An Unusual Love Story, A Collection of Short Stories". Global Literature in Libraries Initiatives.
- ^ "'The Himalayan Sunrise' edited by Sangita Swechcha & Karen Van Drie launched in the UK". South Asia Time.
- ^ "'A Glimpse Into My Country' Released in London". The Gorkha Time.
- ^ सञ्चार, देश (September 7, 2023). "अनेसास नवरत्न पुरस्कारको घोषणा". Desh Sanchar.
- ^ "नौ जना महिलालाई अनेसास नवरत्न पुरस्कार". GorakhaPatra.