Narmad Suvarna Chandrak (Narmad Gold Medal)
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Edition 36 (1975) Winner
Vadilal Jechand Dagli
ヴァディラル・ジェチャンド・ダグリ
Vadilal Jechand Dagli
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1926-11-20 （Rojid (near Dhandhuka), Gujarat, India）
- Died
- 1985-12-06 （Mumbai, India） age 59
- Nationality
- Indian
- Languages
- Gujarati, English
- Residence History
- Veraval (primary education) → Ahmedabad (secondary education) → University of California, Berkeley (study) → Mumbai (professional career)
Career
- Occupations
- poet, essayist, economist, journalist, editor, translator
- Active Years
- 1948-1985
- Affiliations
- Press Trust of India, The Indian Express, State Bank of India, Editor, Commerce (economic weekly), Parichay Trust (founder and managing trustee)
- Memberships
- Parichay Trust (founder/manager), Gujarati Sahitya Parishad
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | Bachelor of Arts | 〜1948 | India |
| University of California, Berkeley | International Politics and Business | — | Master of Arts | 1948–1951 | United States |
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Degree:
Bachelor of Arts
Period:
〜1948
Year of Graduation:
1948
Country:
India
BA obtained (original source does not specify institution)
University of California, Berkeley
International Politics and Business
Degree:
Master of Arts
Period:
1948–1951
Year of Graduation:
1951
Country:
United States
Completed MA in International Politics and Business; returned to India in 1951
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Narmad Suvarna Chandrak | Shiyalani Savarno Tadako | — | Narmad Suvarna Chandrak (award organization) | 受賞 |
Narmad Suvarna Chandrak
1975
Work:
Shiyalani Savarno Tadako
Organization:
Narmad Suvarna Chandrak (award organization)
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Shiyalani Savarno Tadako
1975 Essay collection (personal/autobiographical)A collection of personal and autobiographical essays reflecting on social and cultural observations.
autobiographysocial observationculture
Ranknu Aayojan
1980 Essays (economic)A collection of essays on economics reflecting his perspective as an economist.
economicspolicy analysis
Sahaj
1976 Poetry collectionA short collection of poems characterized by concise and sensory expression.
introspectionsensory depiction
Kavita Bhani
1982 Literary essaysA work of literary essays focusing on evaluation and analysis of poetry and literature.
literary criticismpoetics
Thoda Nokha Jeev
1985 Biographical essaysContains biographical essays on figures such as Sukhlal Sanghvi, Swami Anand, Winston Churchill, and Charlie Chaplin.
biographyprofile
Suna Sukan
1954 Novel (co-authored)A novel co-written with Yashawant Doshi.
fictionco-authorship
Dr. Kotnis (translation)
1949 Translation (biographical novel)Gujarati translation (co-translated with Yashawant Doshi) of K. A. Abbas's 'And One Did Not Come Back' (published as Dr. Kotnis).
translationinternational subject
Sauno Ladakvayo (editor)
1947 Edited memorial volumeAn edited memorial book on Jhaverchand Meghani (co-edited with Yashawant Doshi).
memorialeditorial
Bibliography
- Two Decades of Indo-U.S. Relations (1969)
- India and Germany: A Survey of Economic Relations (1970)
- Commerce: Handbook of Election Manifestos (ed., 1971)
- Shiyalani Savarno Tadako (1975)
- Sahaj (1976, poetry)
- Ranknu Aayojan (1980)
- Kavita Bhani (1982)
- Thoda Nokha Jeev (1985)
Translations by Author
- Translated works of K. A. Abbas into Gujarati (Dr. Kotnis, 1949; co-translator)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- concise, essayistic proseanalytical and observational tone
- Recurring Motifs
- self-reflection and autobiographical elementsurban life and observations about Mumbaieconomic and social analysis
Legacy
Vadilal Dagli was both a Gujarati poet and essayist and a prominent economist-journalist. Through essays, economic writings, translations and editorial work he contributed to Gujarati literature and public education. He founded Parichay Trust, edited economic publications, and chaired government committees, leaving a multifaceted legacy.
Academic Societies
- Gujarati Sahitya Parishad
Archives
- Records/introductions at Gujarati Sahitya Parishad
- Materials at Gujarat Vishwakosh Trust
Trivia
- Founded Parichay Trust and published short biographies for public education.
- Served as editor of the economic weekly 'Commerce' and was known as an economic journalist.
- Co-translated K. A. Abbas's work into Gujarati (Dr. Kotnis, 1949).
- Authored around twenty short biographies and edited about 12 books in English.
- Wrote the column 'Mumbai-ni Diary' focusing on Mumbai and national issues.