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Radhanath Rath
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Radhanath Rath
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1896-12-06 （Radhanathpur Shashan, Athagarh, Odisha, India）
- Died
- 1998-02-11 （Cuttack, Odisha, India） age 101
- Nationality
- India
- Languages
- Odia, English
- Religion
- Hinduism
- Residence History
- Radhanathpur Shashan, Athagarh → Cuttack (residence and workplace) → Satyabadi (near Puri)
Career
- Occupations
- newspaper editor, freedom fighter, social worker, politician, writer
- Active Years
- 1919-1998
- Affiliations
- Indian National Congress, The Samaja (newspaper), Servants of the People Society (Odisha branch), All India Scout and Guides Association (Odisha)
- Memberships
- Servants of the People Society (life member; President of Odisha branch), Indian National Congress (political party), All India Scout and Guides Association (Odisha)
- Influenced By
- Gopabandhu Das, Lala Lajpat Rai
- Influenced
- Generations of Odia journalists and social activists
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenshaw Collegiate School | — | — | Matriculation | 〜1916 | India |
Ravenshaw Collegiate School
Degree:
Matriculation
Period:
〜1916
Year of Graduation:
1916
Country:
India
Completed matriculation (secondary education)
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Orissa Sahitya Akademi Award | — | — | Orissa Sahitya Akademi | 受賞 |
| 1968 | Padma Bhushan | — | — | Government of India | 授与 |
| 1987 | Critic Circle of India award | — | — | Critic Circle of India | 受賞 |
| 1988 | All India Anubrata award | — | — | All India Anubrata | 受賞 |
| 1993 | Utkal Ratna Samman | — | — | Utkal Sahitya Samaj | 受賞 |
| 1976 | Honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D) | — | — | Berhampur University | 授与 |
Orissa Sahitya Akademi Award
1991
Organization:
Orissa Sahitya Akademi
Result:
受賞
Padma Bhushan
1968
Organization:
Government of India
Result:
授与
Critic Circle of India award
1987
Organization:
Critic Circle of India
Result:
受賞
All India Anubrata award
1988
Organization:
All India Anubrata
Result:
受賞
Utkal Ratna Samman
1993
Organization:
Utkal Sahitya Samaj
Result:
受賞
Honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D)
1976
Organization:
Berhampur University
Result:
授与
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Mo Jel Smruti Lipi
Essays / MemoirA work of essays and recollections reflecting his journalism, social work, and personal memories; considered one of his notable works.
journalismsocial serviceindependence movementcommunity
Bibliography
- Mo Jel Smruti Lipi
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- clear, fact-driven prosefocus on social issues
- Recurring Motifs
- freedom and independencesocial justicerural and common people's life
Legacy
Radhanath Rath was a leading figure in Odia journalism and politics, serving as editor of The Samaja and holding key state government positions. He participated in numerous social initiatives, received several literary and public service honors, and was buried with full state honors.
Academic Societies
- Utkal Sahitya Samaj
Trivia
- Died in 1998 at the age of 101.
- Was buried with full state honours at Satyabadi near Puri.
- Longtime editor of The Samaja and a major influence in Odia public life.