Narmad Suvarna Chandrak (Narmad Gold Medal)
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Edition 60 (1999) Winner
Ratan Rustomji Marshal
ラタン・ルストムジ・マーシャル
Ratan Rustomji Marshal
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1911-10-14 （Bharuch, Bombay Presidency, British India）
- Died
- 2011-01-16 （Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India） age 99
- Nationality
- India
- Languages
- Gujarati, English
- Religion
- Parsi (Zoroastrianism)
- Residence History
- Bharuch (birthplace) → Surat (served in Surat Parsi Panchayat) → Ahmedabad (later life)
Career
- Occupations
- social worker, litterateur, researcher
- Active Years
- 1930-2011
- Affiliations
- Surat Parsi Panchayat
- Memberships
- Gujarati Sahitya Parishad
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mumbai (Bombay University) | — | Faculty of Arts | BA | 1931–1934 | India |
| University of Mumbai (Bombay University) | — | Gujarati language | PhD | 1945–1949 | India |
| Unknown University | — | — | LLB | 1970s | India |
University of Mumbai (Bombay University)
Faculty of Arts
Degree:
BA
Period:
1931–1934
Year of Graduation:
1934
Country:
India
University of Mumbai (Bombay University)
Gujarati language
Degree:
PhD
Period:
1945–1949
Year of Graduation:
1949
Country:
India
Considered one of the earliest PhD theses written in Gujarati
Unknown University
Degree:
LLB
Period:
1970s
Country:
India
Reported to have studied LLB with his son in the 1970s; details unknown
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Narmad Suvarna Chandrak | Katharatan (autobiography) | — | Narmad Suvarna Chandrak committee | 受賞 |
| 2002 | D.Litt. (Honorary Doctor of Letters) | — | — | Veer Narmad South Gujarat University | 受賞 |
Narmad Suvarna Chandrak
1999
Work:
Katharatan (autobiography)
Organization:
Narmad Suvarna Chandrak committee
Result:
受賞
D.Litt. (Honorary Doctor of Letters)
2002
Organization:
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Gujarati Patrakaratvano Itihas (History of Gujarati journalism)
1949 history/researchA chronological study of the development of newspapers and journalism in Gujarat from the 19th century. Considered a foundational reference for Gujarati journalism research.
history of journalismdevelopment of regional medialanguage and society
Parsi Sansari Prem Katha (Short story collection)
short storiesA collection of short stories set in the Parsi community, focusing on communal life and personal relationships.
Parsi communitylove and everyday lifesocial satire
Katharatan (Autobiography)
1999 autobiographyA memoir recounting his life, social work, journalism research, and experiences in the Parsi community. Awarded the Narmad Suvarna Chandrak in 1999.
memoirsocial serviceregional culture
Bibliography
- Gujarati Patrakaratvano Itihas (History of Gujarati journalism)
- Parsi Sansari Prem Katha (Short story collection)
- Katharatan (Autobiography)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- fact-focused academic styleclear and concise prosememoir-like reflective passages
- Recurring Motifs
- journalism and societylife in the Parsi communityrecording and remembrance
Legacy
Recognized as a pioneer in Gujarati-language journalism research and author of a foundational reference work in the field. Also noted as an important recorder of regional culture and Parsi community life.
Academic Societies
- Gujarati Sahitya Parishad
Trivia
- Considered one of the earliest people to receive a PhD written in Gujarati.
- His wife Frenny was a doctor.
- Served in various posts in the Surat Parsi Panchayat for around 70 years.