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Ahmad was born in [[Aligarh]], in 1974. He received his early education at international schools in [[Saudi Arabia]] and in Woodstock, Mussoorie [[India]].{{ | Ahmad was born in [[Aligarh]], in 1974. He received his early education at international schools in [[Saudi Arabia]] and in Woodstock, Mussoorie [[India]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Omair Ahmad — internationales literaturfestival berlin|url=https://www.literaturfestival.com/autoren-en/autoren-2011-en/omair-ahmad|access-date=2021-09-28|website=www.literaturfestival.com}}</ref> He has degrees in international politics from [[Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi|Jawaharlal Nehru University]] in [[New Delhi]] and [[Syracuse University]] in [[New York (state)|New York]], and has worked as an analyst, a reporter and a political adviser in New Delhi, London and Washington.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.opendemocracy.net/author/omair-ahmad/|title=Omair Ahmad|publisher=OpenDemocracy|accessdate=20 June 2011}}</ref> | ||
His published works include the novels ''Encounters'' and ''The Storyteller’s Tale''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.penguinbooksindia.com/Authors/_Omair_Ahmad.aspx|title=Omair Ahmad|publisher=Penguin Books India|accessdate=20 June 2011}}</ref> The latter is set in India in the 18th century, right after the destruction of Delhi by [[Ahmad Shah Durrani]]. | His published works include the novels ''Encounters'' and ''The Storyteller’s Tale''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.penguinbooksindia.com/Authors/_Omair_Ahmad.aspx|title=Omair Ahmad|publisher=Penguin Books India|accessdate=20 June 2011}}</ref> The latter is set in India in the 18th century, right after the destruction of Delhi by [[Ahmad Shah Durrani]]. | ||
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His novel ''Jimmy the Terrorist'' was shortlisted for the 2009 [[Man Asian Literary Prize]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jaipurliteraturefestival.org/omair-ahamad/|title=Omair Ahmad|publisher=Jaipur Literature Festival|accessdate=20 July 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.manasianliteraryprize.org/omair-ahmad/|title=Omair Ahmad|publisher=Man Asian Literary Prize|accessdate=20 June 2011|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724150853/http://www.manasianliteraryprize.org/omair-ahmad/|archivedate=24 July 2011}}</ref> and went on to win the 2010 [[Vodafone Crossword Book Award]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20121017122227/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/vodafone-crossword-book-awards-2010-announced/180813-40-100.html "Vodafone Crossword book awards 2010 announced"]. IBN Live. 3 September 2011. Retrieved 22 August 2015.</ref> | His novel ''Jimmy the Terrorist'' was shortlisted for the 2009 [[Man Asian Literary Prize]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jaipurliteraturefestival.org/omair-ahamad/|title=Omair Ahmad|publisher=Jaipur Literature Festival|accessdate=20 July 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.manasianliteraryprize.org/omair-ahmad/|title=Omair Ahmad|publisher=Man Asian Literary Prize|accessdate=20 June 2011|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724150853/http://www.manasianliteraryprize.org/omair-ahmad/|archivedate=24 July 2011}}</ref> and went on to win the 2010 [[Vodafone Crossword Book Award]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20121017122227/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/vodafone-crossword-book-awards-2010-announced/180813-40-100.html "Vodafone Crossword book awards 2010 announced"]. IBN Live. 3 September 2011. Retrieved 22 August 2015.</ref> | ||
He has also written a narrative history of [[Bhutan]], titled ''The Kingdom at the Centre of the World: Journeys into Bhutan''.<ref>[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/pavan-k-varma-reviews-the-kingdom-at-the-centre-of-the-world-journeys-into-bhutan-by-omair-ahmad/1/285844.html "The Happy Kingdom"]. India Today. 8 June 2013. Retrieved 6 May 2016.</ref> | He has also written a narrative history of [[Bhutan]], titled ''The Kingdom at the Centre of the World: Journeys into Bhutan''.<ref>[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/pavan-k-varma-reviews-the-kingdom-at-the-centre-of-the-world-journeys-into-bhutan-by-omair-ahmad/1/285844.html "The Happy Kingdom"]. India Today. 8 June 2013. Retrieved 6 May 2016.</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Nair|first=Govindan|date=2013-09-02|title=The land where myths are true|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/books/books-reviews/the-land-where-myths-are-true/article5086263.ece|access-date=2021-09-28|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | ||
His most recent publication was a view on the Ayodhya verdict by the Supreme Court. It says - " In its own way, it is a judgement on the New India, an India where the Supreme Court has judged that reason has no place any longer.<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/voices/violence-has-been-rewarded-and-we-should-all-worry/</ref> " | His most recent publication was a view on the Ayodhya verdict by the Supreme Court. It says - " In its own way, it is a judgement on the New India, an India where the Supreme Court has judged that reason has no place any longer.<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/voices/violence-has-been-rewarded-and-we-should-all-worry/</ref> " | ||
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*''The Kingdom at the Centre of the World: Journeys into Bhutan'' (Aleph, travel, 2013) | *''The Kingdom at the Centre of the World: Journeys into Bhutan'' (Aleph, travel, 2013) | ||
*''Jimmy the Terrorist'' (Hamish Hamilton, Penguin India, novel, 2010) | *''Jimmy the Terrorist'' (Hamish Hamilton, Penguin India, novel, 2010) | ||
*''The Storyteller's Tale'' (Penguin India, novella, 2009) | *''The Storyteller's Tale'' (Penguin India, novella, 2009)<ref>{{Cite web|date=2012-07-31|title=The Storyteller’s Tale|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/books/the-storyteller-s-tale/story-4pWBN6cyKOC2fHBNxFCWVP.html|access-date=2021-09-28|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> | ||
*''Sense Terra'' (Pages Editor, short stories, 2008) | *''Sense Terra'' (Pages Editor, short stories, 2008) | ||
*''Encounters'' (Tara Press, novel, 2007) | *''Encounters'' (Tara Press, novel, 2007) | ||
Latest revision as of 20:27, 28 September 2021
Omair Ahmad | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1974 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Jawaharlal Nehru University |
| Occupation | Writer |
Omair Ahmad is an Indian writer whose book Jimmy the Terrorist was shortlisted for the 2009 Man Asian Literary Prize.[1][2]
Biography[edit | edit source]
Ahmad was born in Aligarh, in 1974. He received his early education at international schools in Saudi Arabia and in Woodstock, Mussoorie India.[3] He has degrees in international politics from Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi and Syracuse University in New York, and has worked as an analyst, a reporter and a political adviser in New Delhi, London and Washington.[4]
His published works include the novels Encounters and The Storyteller’s Tale.[5] The latter is set in India in the 18th century, right after the destruction of Delhi by Ahmad Shah Durrani.
His novel Jimmy the Terrorist was shortlisted for the 2009 Man Asian Literary Prize[6][7] and went on to win the 2010 Vodafone Crossword Book Award.[8]
He has also written a narrative history of Bhutan, titled The Kingdom at the Centre of the World: Journeys into Bhutan.[9][10]
His most recent publication was a view on the Ayodhya verdict by the Supreme Court. It says - " In its own way, it is a judgement on the New India, an India where the Supreme Court has judged that reason has no place any longer.[11] "
Bibliography[edit | edit source]
- The Kingdom at the Centre of the World: Journeys into Bhutan (Aleph, travel, 2013)
- Jimmy the Terrorist (Hamish Hamilton, Penguin India, novel, 2010)
- The Storyteller's Tale (Penguin India, novella, 2009)[12]
- Sense Terra (Pages Editor, short stories, 2008)
- Encounters (Tara Press, novel, 2007)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "The Knife Hidden in the Sleeve". The Indian Express. Retrieved 20 June 2011.
- ↑ "Omair Ahmad". Man Asian Literary Prize. Archived from the original on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 20 June 2011.
- ↑ "Omair Ahmad — internationales literaturfestival berlin". www.literaturfestival.com. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
- ↑ "Omair Ahmad". OpenDemocracy. Retrieved 20 June 2011.
- ↑ "Omair Ahmad". Penguin Books India. Retrieved 20 June 2011.
- ↑ "Omair Ahmad". Jaipur Literature Festival. Retrieved 20 July 2010.
- ↑ "Omair Ahmad". Man Asian Literary Prize. Archived from the original on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 20 June 2011.
- ↑ "Vodafone Crossword book awards 2010 announced". IBN Live. 3 September 2011. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
- ↑ "The Happy Kingdom". India Today. 8 June 2013. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
- ↑ Nair, Govindan (2 September 2013). "The land where myths are true". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
- ↑ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/voices/violence-has-been-rewarded-and-we-should-all-worry/
- ↑ "The Storyteller's Tale". Hindustan Times. 31 July 2012. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
External links[edit | edit source]
- http://www.indianexpress.com/news/the-knife-hidden-in-the-sleeve/723306/
- https://web.archive.org/web/20110724150853/http://www.manasianliteraryprize.org/omair-ahmad/
- http://www.opendemocracy.net/author/omair-ahmad/
- http://jaipurliteraturefestival.org/omair-ahamad/
- http://www.literaturfestival.com/participants/authors/2011/omair-ahmad
- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/voices/violence-has-been-rewarded-and-we-should-all-worry/
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