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'''V. N. Tiwari''' (1936–1984) was an | '''V. N. Tiwari''' (1936–1984) was an Indian author and parliamentarian.<ref name=":0" /> He wrote books in Punjabi, English and Hindi. He was nominated as member of the [[Rajya Sabha]] in 1982 and served till 1984.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://rajyasabha.nic.in/rsnew/practice_procedure/book2.asp | title=NOMINATED MEMBERS OF THE RAJYA SABHA | work=rajyasabha.nic.in | accessdate=14 July 2016}}</ref> | ||
==Books== | ==Books== | ||
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==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
Tiwari won the [[List of Sahitya Akademi Award winners for Punjabi|Sahitya Akademi Award]] in 1981 for his poetry book ''Garaj Ton Footpath Teek''. | Tiwari won the [[List of Sahitya Akademi Award winners for Punjabi|Sahitya Akademi Award]] in 1981 for his poetry book ''Garaj Ton Footpath Teek''. | ||
==Death== | ==Death== | ||
Tiwari was killed by suspected militants at Sector 24 Chandigarh while on a morning walk in 1984.<ref name=":0">{{cite web | url=https://www.nytimes.com/1984/04/04/world/sikh-terrorists-kill-legislator-10-slain-in-riot.html | title=SIKH TERRORISTS KILL LEGISLATOR | work=nytimes.com | accessdate=14 July 2016}}</ref> | Tiwari was killed by suspected militants at Sector 24 Chandigarh while on a morning walk in 1984.<ref name=":0">{{cite web | url=https://www.nytimes.com/1984/04/04/world/sikh-terrorists-kill-legislator-10-slain-in-riot.html | title=SIKH TERRORISTS KILL LEGISLATOR | work=nytimes.com | accessdate=14 July 2016}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:59, 19 January 2022
V. N. Tiwari | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1936 |
| Died | 3 March 1984 Chandigarh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Politician, author |
V. N. Tiwari (1936–1984) was an Indian author and parliamentarian.[1] He wrote books in Punjabi, English and Hindi. He was nominated as member of the Rajya Sabha in 1982 and served till 1984.[2]
Books[edit | edit source]
- Indian politics at the crossroads
- Punjab, a cultural[3]
- Nehru and Indian literature
- The language of Chandigarh
- Bhāī Wīra Siṅgha, sandarabha-kosha
- Pañjābī te Pañjāba
- Nānaka simarana
- Cuppa dī paiṛa[4]
- Ikalla toṃ ikalla dā safara
- Kukkha dī corī
Family[edit | edit source]
Tiwari was married to Amrit Tewari. His son Manish Tewari is a member of the Indian National Congress and Member of Parliament from Anandpur Sahib constituency in Punjab.[5] His son had also served as the Minister of Information and Broadcasting in the government of India in UPA 2 government.[6]
Awards[edit | edit source]
Tiwari won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1981 for his poetry book Garaj Ton Footpath Teek.
Death[edit | edit source]
Tiwari was killed by suspected militants at Sector 24 Chandigarh while on a morning walk in 1984.[1]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "SIKH TERRORISTS KILL LEGISLATOR". nytimes.com. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- ↑ "NOMINATED MEMBERS OF THE RAJYA SABHA". rajyasabha.nic.in. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- ↑ "Punjab, a cultural". worldcat.org. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- ↑ "Cuppa dī paiṛa". worldcat.org. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- ↑ "Manish Tewari wins from Anandpur Sahib". The Economic Times. 23 May 2019. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
- ↑ "Shri Manish Tewari takes charge as Minister of Information & Broadcasting". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 2 April 2020.