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Chandra Sekhar Rath

1929 – 2018

Odia writer

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About Chandra Sekhar Rath

Lived 1929 – 2018 (aged 88). Chandra Sekhar Rath was an Indian writer.

Chandrasekhar Rath was an Indian Odia litterateur. In 2018, he was nominated for Padma Shri but could not receive it due to death.

Early life and education Rath was from Malpada village in Balangir district. He did his graduation from Rajendra college. He did Post-graduation in English from the University of Lucknow in 1952.

Career Rath joined the Odisha Education Service in 1952 as lecturer in English and also served as Secretary of Test Book Bureau before retiring as Deputy Director Public Instruction (DPI) in 1987. He has written 14 short story collections, 15 essay books, devotional essays and three novels.

Novels Yantrarudha (The Instrumented) in 1967 Asurya Upanivesh (The Sunless Colony) in 1974 Hutch Crossword Book Award

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Important facts

Born
17 October 1929, Balangir district
Birth century
20th century
Died
9 February 2018
Occupation
Writer
Nationality
India, British Raj, Dominion of India
Education
University of Lucknow
Awards
Atibadi Jagannath Das award; Sarala Puraskar; Sahitya Akademi Award; Odisha Sahitya Akademi Award; Padma Shri
Also known as
Chandrasekhar Rath

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Chandra Sekhar Rath?

Odia writer (1929-2018)

When was Chandra Sekhar Rath born?

Chandra Sekhar Rath was born on 17 October 1929 in Balangir district.

When did Chandra Sekhar Rath die?

Chandra Sekhar Rath died on 9 February 2018.

What was Chandra Sekhar Rath's occupation?

Chandra Sekhar Rath was a writer.

What nationality was Chandra Sekhar Rath?

Chandra Sekhar Rath was Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Chandra Sekhar Rath

· Wikidata: Q31320022

· DBpedia: Chandrasekhar Rath

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