M.K. Kumar
இந்தப் பக்கத்தை தமிழில் வாசிக்க: எம்.கே.குமார்
M.K. Kumar (born September 16, 1977) is a Tamil writer based in Singapore. He writes poems, short stories and short novels and a short film director. He 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. Kuma 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' 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' is his first short film.
Literary Place, Assessment
"The short story form is coming together, fictional work appears clean, social concern is palpable, appears to be familiar with language. A. Muthulingam is a good pioneer in telling about foreign life. In his direction Kumar can travel with enthusiasm,” says Nanjil Nadan about M.K. Kumar's first collection of short stories.
Su. Venugopal says “M.K. Kumar's stories are unique and open to the world because of the closeness of the world created by his native village, the mind that grasps the movements of the metropolis with a kind of precision. All these qualities make M.K. Kumar's stories very unique with the potential to open new perspectives. In a way, his stories are making a great contribution to the world of modern literature in Singapore."
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
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