Imphal, June 25: Prof. Naorem Khagendra Singh, Vice Chancellor, Manipur University of Culture as Chief Guest releases Madhav Ram Wahengba , a monograph in English by Dr. Thokchom Ibohanbi Singh at J. N. Manipur Dance Academy Lecture Hall, Imphal. The monograph containing 60 pages was published by Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi.
Madhav Ram Wahengba, one of the makers of Indian Literature, was a great Manipuri scholar and writer of the 18th century. He was a trusted scholar and writer of King Bhagyachandra and King Labanyachandra.
Dr. Thokchom Ibohanbi Singh is a critic and writer of travel literature. He is , at present, an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Manipuri, D.M. College of Arts, Imphal.
The book releasing function was attended by Thoidingjam Tombi Singh, President of Manipuri Sahitya Parishad, Imphal. Prof. Huirem Behari Singh, Convenor of Manipuri Language advisory Board, Sahitya Akademi; Ng. Iboton Singh, former H.O.D. English Department, N. G. College; L. Birendra Kumar Sharma, the recipient of Sahitya Akademi Translation Prize and Prof. Th. Ratan Kumar, Department of English, Manipur University as dignitaries.
