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{{Read Tamil|Name of target page=எம்.கே.குமார்|Title of target page=எம்.கே.குமார்}} | {{Read Tamil|Name of target page=எம்.கே.குமார்|Title of target page=எம்.கே.குமார்}} | ||
M.K. Kumar (born September 16, 1977) is a Tamil writer based in Singapore. He writes poems, short stories and | M.K. Kumar (born September 16, 1977) is a Tamil writer based in Singapore. He writes poems, short stories and novellas. He is also a short film director. M.K. Kumar Contributed to the editorial board of '[[தி சிராங்கூன் டைம்ஸ் (இதழ்)|The Serangoon Times]]'. | ||
== Birth, Education == | == Birth, Education == | ||
M.K. Kumar was born on September 16, 1977, to M. Kalimuthu – Ka. Anjammal couple at Theeyathur near Avudayarkoil, Pudukottai district. He did his primary and secondary education at Pathirakudy Roman Catholic Middle School and his higher education at Sri Ramakrishna Vivekananda High School, Thirupunavasal. He completed his graduation from the College of Chemical Technology, Tharamani, Chennai. In 2010, he graduated from the University of Newcastle, Australia with a degree in Conservation and Environmental Ecology. | M.K. Kumar was born on September 16, 1977, to M. Kalimuthu – Ka. Anjammal couple at Theeyathur near Avudayarkoil, Pudukottai district. He did his primary and secondary education at Pathirakudy Roman Catholic Middle School and his higher education at Sri Ramakrishna Vivekananda High School, Thirupunavasal. He completed his graduation from the College of Chemical Technology, Tharamani, Chennai. In 2010, he graduated from the University of Newcastle, Australia with a degree in Conservation and Environmental Ecology. | ||
== Personal Life == | == Personal Life == | ||
M.K. Kumar moved to Singapore in 2001 after working at Tuticorin Alkaline Chemical (TAC) for six years. He is currently working as a manager in the field of safety, health and environment in Singapore. He has been an instructor and auditor in the defense sector. | M.K. Kumar moved to Singapore in 2001 after working at Tuticorin Alkaline Chemical (TAC) for six years. He is currently working as a manager in the field of safety, health and environment in Singapore. He has been an instructor and auditor in the defense sector. | ||
M.K. Kumar has three children namely Aditya, Bhuvimakadevi and Dhanvanthika. | M.K. Kumar has three children namely Aditya, Bhuvimakadevi and Dhanvanthika. | ||
== Literary Life == | == Literary Life == | ||
M.K. Kumar ran a handwritten magazine while in high school. M.K. Kumar's first short story 'Neva' was published in the year 2003 in the web magazine 'Thinnai'. Works written by M.K. | M.K. Kumar ran a handwritten magazine while in high school. M.K. Kumar's first short story '<nowiki/>''Neva''<nowiki/>' was published in the year 2003 in the web magazine 'Thinnai'. Works written by M.K. Kumar have been published in print publications like ''Kalachuvadu'', ''Vaarthai'', [[தி சிராங்கூன் டைம்ஸ் (இதழ்)|The Serangoon Times]], ''Naam'' and online magazines like [[வல்லினம்|Vallinam]]. He wrote a series on the history of Singapore called Majula Singapura''<nowiki/>' written in Tamiloviyam e-newspaper. | ||
The short story Aluminiya Paravaigal''<ref>Aluminum birds</ref>' written by M.K. Kumar has been included in the collection 'World Tamil Short Stories - 25' compiled by Mr. Udayakannan. His story is featured in the short stories of the world compiled by Mr. Malan for the Sahitya Academy. | |||
== Organizational Works == | == Organizational Works == | ||
M.K. Kumar leads and participates in modern literary activities organized by the Singapore Readers' Circle. | M.K. Kumar leads and participates in modern literary activities organized by the Singapore Readers' Circle. | ||
== Film Department == | == Film Department == | ||
MK Kumar is interested in short films. ' | MK Kumar is interested in short films. Pasumarathani''<ref>an expression that means that some thing is understood or taken in like driving a nail into a live tree </ref>' is his first short film. | ||
== Literary Significance, Assessment == | |||
== Literary | Writer [[நாஞ்சில் நாடன்|Nanjil Nadan]] says the following about M.K. Kumar's first collection of short stories "''The short story form is coming together, craft appears clean, social concern is traceable, has control over language. [[A. Muttulingam]] is a good pioneer in telling about foreign life. In his direction Kumar can travel with enthusiasm''," . | ||
"''The short story form is coming together, | [[சு. வேணுகோபால்|Su. Venugopal]] says "dearness to the world imbibed by his village, a mind that grasps the movements of a big city with a kind of precision, make M.K. Kumar's stories unique and those making new pathways. In a way they make a critical contribution to world and Singaporean literature." | ||
[[சு. வேணுகோபால்|Su. Venugopal]] says | |||
K. Balamurugan says that "''M.K. Kumar's stories, centered on land, urban decay and self-destruction, transcend planning and resonate with social concern from within the noise.''" | K. Balamurugan says that "''M.K. Kumar's stories, centered on land, urban decay and self-destruction, transcend planning and resonate with social concern from within the noise.''" | ||
== Awards == | == Awards == | ||
* Yaavarum Publishers nadathiya Ka.Na.Su. ninaivu sirukathai pottiyin vettriyaalar, 2020 | * Yaavarum Publishers nadathiya Ka.Na.Su. ninaivu sirukathai pottiyin vettriyaalar, 2020 | ||
* Singapore Ilakkiya Parisu (Thaguthisuttru), 2020 (Merit, 2018) | * Singapore Ilakkiya Parisu (Thaguthisuttru), 2020 (Merit, 2018) | ||
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* Kalachuvadu Ithal Nadathiya 'Sundara Ramasamy Ninaivu Sirugathai Potti' Muthal Parisu, 2008 | * Kalachuvadu Ithal Nadathiya 'Sundara Ramasamy Ninaivu Sirugathai Potti' Muthal Parisu, 2008 | ||
* Singapore Pathugappu Mandram (Workplace Safety & Health Council) Nadathiya Sirukathai Potti, Muthal Parisu | * Singapore Pathugappu Mandram (Workplace Safety & Health Council) Nadathiya Sirukathai Potti, Muthal Parisu | ||
== Books == | == Books == | ||
* ''Marutham (2006, Short Story Collection)'' | * ''Marutham (2006, Short Story Collection)'' | ||
* ''Sooriyan Ozhinthalaiyum Pen (2013, Poem Collection)'' | * ''Sooriyan Ozhinthalaiyum Pen (2013, Poem Collection)'' | ||
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* ''5:12 PM (2017, Short Story Collection)'' | * ''5:12 PM (2017, Short Story Collection)'' | ||
* ''Onthi (2019, Short Story Collection)'' | * ''Onthi (2019, Short Story Collection)'' | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
* [https://yemkaykumar.blogspot.com/ Nenjin Alaigal (yemkaykumar.blogspot.com)] | * [https://yemkaykumar.blogspot.com/ Nenjin Alaigal (yemkaykumar.blogspot.com)] | ||
== Links == | == Links == | ||
* [https://serangoontimes.com/2021/11/13/jayamohan-singapore-speech/ Singapore Tamil Ilakkiyathin Marabum Selthisaiyum | Jeyamohan - The Serangoon Times (serangoontimes.com)] | * [https://serangoontimes.com/2021/11/13/jayamohan-singapore-speech/ Singapore Tamil Ilakkiyathin Marabum Selthisaiyum | Jeyamohan - The Serangoon Times (serangoontimes.com)] | ||
* [https://www.sramakrishnan.com/%E0%AE%A4%E0%AE%AE%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%B4%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%9A%E0%AF%8D-%E0%AE%9A%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%B1%E0%AF%81%E0%AE%95%E0%AE%A4%E0%AF%88%E0%AE%AF%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%A9%E0%AF%8D-%E0%AE%AA%E0%AF%81%E0%AE%A4%E0%AE%BF/ Tamil Sirukathaiyin Puthiya Mugangal! - S. Ramakrishnan (sramakrishnan.com)] | * [https://www.sramakrishnan.com/%E0%AE%A4%E0%AE%AE%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%B4%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%9A%E0%AF%8D-%E0%AE%9A%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%B1%E0%AF%81%E0%AE%95%E0%AE%A4%E0%AF%88%E0%AE%AF%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%A9%E0%AF%8D-%E0%AE%AA%E0%AF%81%E0%AE%A4%E0%AE%BF/ Tamil Sirukathaiyin Puthiya Mugangal! - S. Ramakrishnan (sramakrishnan.com)] | ||
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* [https://old.thinnai.com/?p=60705176 M.K. Kumar Nool Arimugam - Thinnai] | * [https://old.thinnai.com/?p=60705176 M.K. Kumar Nool Arimugam - Thinnai] | ||
* [https://serangoontimes.com/author/mkkumar/ Serangoon Times - M.K. Kumar Padaippugal] | * [https://serangoontimes.com/author/mkkumar/ Serangoon Times - M.K. Kumar Padaippugal] | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:07, 12 July 2023
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M.K. Kumar (born September 16, 1977) is a Tamil writer based in Singapore. He writes poems, short stories and novellas. He is also a short film director. M.K. Kumar Contributed to the editorial board of 'The Serangoon Times'.
Birth, Education
M.K. Kumar was born on September 16, 1977, to M. Kalimuthu – Ka. Anjammal couple at Theeyathur near Avudayarkoil, Pudukottai district. He did his primary and secondary education at Pathirakudy Roman Catholic Middle School and his higher education at Sri Ramakrishna Vivekananda High School, Thirupunavasal. He completed his graduation from the College of Chemical Technology, Tharamani, Chennai. In 2010, he graduated from the University of Newcastle, Australia with a degree in Conservation and Environmental Ecology.
Personal Life
M.K. Kumar moved to Singapore in 2001 after working at Tuticorin Alkaline Chemical (TAC) for six years. He is currently working as a manager in the field of safety, health and environment in Singapore. He has been an instructor and auditor in the defense sector.
M.K. Kumar has three children namely Aditya, Bhuvimakadevi and Dhanvanthika.
Literary Life
M.K. Kumar ran a handwritten magazine while in high school. M.K. Kumar's first short story 'Neva' was published in the year 2003 in the web magazine 'Thinnai'. Works written by M.K. Kumar have been published in print publications like Kalachuvadu, Vaarthai, The Serangoon Times, Naam and online magazines like Vallinam. He wrote a series on the history of Singapore called Majula Singapura' written in Tamiloviyam e-newspaper.
The short story Aluminiya Paravaigal[1]' written by M.K. Kumar has been included in the collection 'World Tamil Short Stories - 25' compiled by Mr. Udayakannan. His story is featured in the short stories of the world compiled by Mr. Malan for the Sahitya Academy.
Organizational Works
M.K. Kumar leads and participates in modern literary activities organized by the Singapore Readers' Circle.
Film Department
MK Kumar is interested in short films. Pasumarathani[2]' is his first short film.
Literary Significance, Assessment
Writer Nanjil Nadan says the following about M.K. Kumar's first collection of short stories "The short story form is coming together, craft appears clean, social concern is traceable, has control over language. A. Muttulingam is a good pioneer in telling about foreign life. In his direction Kumar can travel with enthusiasm," . Su. Venugopal says "dearness to the world imbibed by his village, a mind that grasps the movements of a big city with a kind of precision, make M.K. Kumar's stories unique and those making new pathways. In a way they make a critical contribution to world and Singaporean literature." K. Balamurugan says that "M.K. Kumar's stories, centered on land, urban decay and self-destruction, transcend planning and resonate with social concern from within the noise."
Awards
- Yaavarum Publishers nadathiya Ka.Na.Su. ninaivu sirukathai pottiyin vettriyaalar, 2020
- Singapore Ilakkiya Parisu (Thaguthisuttru), 2020 (Merit, 2018)
- Singapore Tamil Ezhuthaalar Kazhagathin Kannadasan Viruthu, 2017
- Tanjavur Tamil Palgazhaikalagathin Ayalthamil Ilakkiya Virudhu, 2017
- Kalachuvadu Ithal Nadathiya 'Sundara Ramasamy Ninaivu Sirugathai Potti' Muthal Parisu, 2008
- Singapore Pathugappu Mandram (Workplace Safety & Health Council) Nadathiya Sirukathai Potti, Muthal Parisu
Books
- Marutham (2006, Short Story Collection)
- Sooriyan Ozhinthalaiyum Pen (2013, Poem Collection)
- Nathimisai Nagarum Koolaankarkal (2015, Singapore Pen Kavignargalin Kavithai Thoguppu, Thoguppaalar)
- 5:12 PM (2017, Short Story Collection)
- Onthi (2019, Short Story Collection)
References
Links
- Singapore Tamil Ilakkiyathin Marabum Selthisaiyum | Jeyamohan - The Serangoon Times (serangoontimes.com)
- Tamil Sirukathaiyin Puthiya Mugangal! - S. Ramakrishnan (sramakrishnan.com)
- M.K. Kumar Sirukathaigal - Vallinam (vallinam.com.my)
- Onthi: Puthithaana Nanavizhiyum Poogu Miinin Nanjum - Vallinam (vallinam.com.my)
- Nhutpamum Appattamum - 'Onthi' Sirukathai Thoguppukkaana Pinnurai - Sivanantham Neelakandan (wordpress.com)
- Putukuralgal - Malanudan Oru Malai Pozuthu - Moonraavathu Urai | Singapore National Library - You Tube
- M.K. Kumar Nool Arimugam - Thinnai
- Serangoon Times - M.K. Kumar Padaippugal
Footnotes
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