The Shillong Times

SHILLONG, Aug 4: Renowned Khasi poet, novelist, and academic Dr Kynpham Sing Nongkynrih has been conferred the Professor Tabu Ram Taid Literary Award 2026 for his epic novel, Funeral Nights. The award, which includes a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh, was presented to Dr Nongkynrih at Cotton University, Guwahati, on Saturday. A professor in []

The debate around jaidbynriew has long occupied the political and social imagination of the Khasi people. From village dorbar to pressure groups, from student unions to political party, the call for the protection of the Jaidbynriew has become almost sacred in Khasi public discourse. As a Khasi man, I understand why this sentiment exists. Our []