Kanwar Dinesh Singh | |
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| Born | June 10, 1973 New Delhi, India |
| Occupation | Writer, poet, haikuist |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Himachal Pradesh University |
| Genre | Poetry, haiku, short fiction |
| Notable awards | Himachal Sahitya Akademi Award |
Kanwar Dinesh Singh (born 10 June 1973; also known as Kunwar Dinesh) is an Indian writer, poet, haikuist, and translator in English and Hindi from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. [1] In 2002, he was awarded the Himachal Sahitya Akademi Award for his English poetry. [2] [3]
Singh was born in New Delhi and was brought up and educated in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. [4] Singh was influenced by the landscape and folklore of the region. [5] His literary works, particularly his poetry, are influenced by this cultural context. Singh's early life was marked by a passion for literature and the arts, which led him to pursue a doctorate in English literature. [6]
His academic career was influenced by his interest in Hindi and English literature, which laid the foundation for his writing career. [7] While living in Shimla, he gained appreciation for the stories and traditions of the mountainous region. [8]
Singh is a professor of English and principal of a government college in Shimla. [9]
English poetry
Hindi poetry
Hindi short fiction
Edited work
Translated work