The Munin Barkotoki Memorial Trust was formed in 1995 to promote the cause of literature in Assamese, in all genres and, in original as well as translation
A distinguished mind of our times, Munin Barkotoki (1915 – 1993) was a man of wide-ranging curiosity and exceptionally varied interests. His passions included literature, journalism, theatre, film, music, painting, sports and - of course - politics. Though his literary output was sparse, Barkotoki exerted a quiet but effective influence on the literary scene in Assam in his role as a conscientious
15/07/2026
Announcing the second round of Munin Barkotoki Writing Fellowships for the year 2026. As is mentioned, this year we shall give preference to biograpy writing projects that can be included within the general scope of the stated subject areas. Hope we get some good book projects.
Will be grateful if the announcement is widely publicised.
15/05/2026
Just a reminder of this very interesting event happening on Sunday, the 17th May, 2026 at Sabhaghar at 4:30 pm.
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Ever since I finished reading her book, Colour my grave purple, I had been wanting to meet the author, Shehnab Sahin. Then Milin introduced me to her and she agreed to come and tell her story in Galpawalar Pera. And what a story it was... of her life in India, in Damascus and in Beirut, of war, of friendship, of courage, of suffering and of humanity. And since then I have been trying to arrange a 'solo' event.
And finally, here it is... next Sunday, 17th May, Shehnab will interact with Hrijoy Kanungo and the audience about her life and what makes her tick... be sure to be there...
05/04/2026
Please come for this very important event today at 4:30 pm at Sabhaghar.
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07/03/2026
Today's lecture in the Plain Facts series is on a very important topic. Hope many of you will turn up.
4:30 pm at Sabhaghar, Panchabati.
05/01/2026
Last Saturday, 3rd January 2026, after the very lively and enriching interaction with Dr. Ankur Barua in the Plain Facts series(details on the Sabhaghar page), we signed the contracts with our two newly selected Writing Fellows for 2025, Dr. Meghna Choudhury and Mr. Arup Shandilya. Cheques with the initial amount of Ra. 30,000 each were also handed out to them.
We wish our two new Writing Fellows the very best.
28/12/2025
Come to celebrate the first anniversary of Galpawalar Pera at 5 pm at Sabhaghar today with six of the best storytellers we have heard this year...
13/12/2025
Tomorrow, at 4:30 pm on Sunday 14th December, 2025, we are in for what promises to be another riveting session at Sabhaghar -- a free flowing interaction with Prof. Sanjib Baruah from Bard College, New York. Do come along...