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Manoj Kumar Goswami (born 1962) is an Indian journalist, editor, and author from Assam. He is known for his work in Assamese-language media and literature, and received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2022 for his short story collection Bhool Satya.[1][2]. Since January 2025, he has served as a visiting professor in the Department of Social Sciences at Gauhati University [3][4]

Early life and education

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Goswami was born in 1962 in Nagaon, Assam[5]. He earned a master's degree in physics.[6]

Career

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Goswami began his journalism career in the late 1980s[7]. He has held editorial positions at several Assamese newspapers, including Natun Dainik[8]. He has served as editor-in-chief of the Assamese daily newspaper Amar Asom[9] and satellite news channels DY365 [10]and NKTV.[11][12]

In January 2025, Goswami was appointed as a visiting professor in the Department of Social Sciences at Gauhati University, where he teaches on language, literature, and journalism.[13]

Literary career

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Goswami emerged as a writer in the 1980s, focusing on short stories with analytical character insights and diverse themes[14]. His notable works include the short story collections Bhool Satya, Ishwarhinata, Premhinata, Samiran Baruah Ahi Ase, Virus Aru Anyanya, Pasjon Bondhu, and Aluminiumor Anguli; the novel Anadi Aru Anyanya. His story "The Vulture" ("Xogun") was adapted into an Assamese short film that won awards and was screened at international festivals[15]. It was included in the anthology ''Our Favourite Indian Stories'' edited by Khushwant Singh.

Awards

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Katha Award for Creative Fiction (1994)[16][17][18]

Sanskriti Award for Literature (1996)[19][20][21]

Sahitya Akademi Award for Bhool Satya (2022)[22][23][24]

References

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  1. ^ Desk, Sentinel Digital (2022-12-22). "Sahitya Akademi Awards 2022 to 6 writers from Assam". The Sentinel - of this Land, for its People. Retrieved 2025-08-10. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  2. ^ "Sahitya Akademi Award 2022: Journalist Manoj Kumar Goswami has been awarded for his collection of short stories "Bhul Satya." - Assam Front". assamfront.com. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
  3. ^ "Senior Journalist Manoj Kumar Goswami Nominated As Visiting Professor At Gauhati University". www.guwahatiplus.com. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
  4. ^ Desk, PratidinTime News. "Manoj Kumar Goswami Appointed Visiting Professor at Gauhati University". www.pratidintime.com. Retrieved 2025-08-10. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  5. ^ "Sahitya Akademi Award 2022: Journalist Manoj Kumar Goswami has been awarded for his collection of short stories "Bhul Satya." - Assam Front". assamfront.com. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
  6. ^ "Sahitya Akademi Award 2022: Journalist Manoj Kumar Goswami has been awarded for his collection of short stories "Bhul Satya." - Assam Front". assamfront.com. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
  7. ^ Bose, Ankita (2022-11-12). "Friendless— Manoj Kumar Goswami". The Antonym. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
  8. ^ "Sahitya Akademi Award 2022: Journalist Manoj Kumar Goswami has been awarded for his collection of short stories "Bhul Satya." - Assam Front". assamfront.com. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
  9. ^ "Days after demise, letter to reveal who betrayed poet Phukan". Hindustan Times. 2023-01-30. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
  10. ^ "Molestation and more: Under fire for way they treat news live". The Indian Express. 2012-07-18. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
  11. ^ Bose, Ankita (2022-11-12). "Friendless— Manoj Kumar Goswami". The Antonym. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
  12. ^ "Senior Journalist Manoj Kumar Goswami Nominated As Visiting Professor At Gauhati University". www.guwahatiplus.com. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
  13. ^ Desk, PratidinTime News. "Manoj Kumar Goswami Appointed Visiting Professor at Gauhati University". www.pratidintime.com. Retrieved 2025-08-10. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  14. ^ Bose, Ankita (2022-11-12). "Friendless— Manoj Kumar Goswami". The Antonym. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
  15. ^ "Assamese short film 'Xogun' finds space at New York festival". The Times of India. 2021-05-18. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
  16. ^ Tribune, The Assam (2021-02-11). "I, ME, Myself". assamtribune.com. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
  17. ^ Bose, Ankita (2022-11-12). "Friendless— Manoj Kumar Goswami". The Antonym. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
  18. ^ "Sahitya Akademi Award 2022: Journalist Manoj Kumar Goswami has been awarded for his collection of short stories "Bhul Satya." - Assam Front". assamfront.com. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
  19. ^ Tribune, The Assam (2021-02-11). "I, ME, Myself". assamtribune.com. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
  20. ^ Bose, Ankita (2022-11-12). "Friendless— Manoj Kumar Goswami". The Antonym. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
  21. ^ "Sahitya Akademi Award 2022: Journalist Manoj Kumar Goswami has been awarded for his collection of short stories "Bhul Satya." - Assam Front". assamfront.com. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
  22. ^ PTI (2023-03-11). "'Festival of Letters' begins with honouring 24 writers with Sahitya Akademi Award". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
  23. ^ Bureau, The Hindu (2022-12-22). "Sahitya Akademi Awards announced, Anuradha Roy among 23 winners". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-08-10. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  24. ^ "Days after demise, letter to reveal who betrayed poet Phukan". Hindustan Times. 2023-01-30. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
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