About Dr.Nial
Dr. Bhawani Shankar Nial
Born on July 6th, 1968, in Kalahandi, Odisha, India, Dr. Bhawani Shankar Nial is an internationally acclaimed poet known for his innovative approach to poetry. Alongside his contributions as a poet, he has served as an editor, thinker, and human rights activist, working extensively throughout India. Dr. Nial has played a key role in numerous national organizations, founded several social, political, and cultural organizations, and has been a leader in various people’s movements aimed at promoting sustainable development and participatory democracy.
Primarily writing in Odia, Dr. Nial has also penned poetry in Hindi. He has published three anthologies in Odia, two unpublished collections in Hindi, and two English anthologies titled “Lockdown” and “An Encounter with Death”. Notably, Dr. Nial holds prominent editorial positions in several magazines. He serves as the editor of The Surjya, The Kalahandi Express, and The Bande Kalahandi. Additionally, he holds the esteemed role of Chief Editor of Mahuri, a literary magazine in the state of Odisha. As the Chairman of the Mahuri Award, he has been felicitating individuals who have made significant contributions to contemporary literature since 2008.
Dr. Nial’s poetry has gained recognition on an international scale, with translations of his work available in 20 languages. Esteemed poets such as Bankim Mund and Gobinda Sahoo have translated his poems into English, Imanuela Rizzo into Italian, Sova Sovka Sovic into Serbian, Vellary Basyrov and Elena Danishina into Russian, Kitty Hsu into Chinese, Elizabeth Guyon Spennato into French, Zbigniew Miroslawski into Polish, Mohamed Helmy Al-Rishah into Arabic, Marjeta Shatro Rrapaj into Albanian and French, Dr. Jes Besin into Philippine, Mai Hao Do into Vietnamese, Shahid Abbas into Urdu, Mahua Das into Bengali, Antje Stehn into German, Maki Starfield into Japanese, Abdalieva Perisat Koshoevna into Kyrgyz, Zhang Zhi into Chinese, Tali Cohen Stabtal into Hebrew, Franca Colozo into Italian, and Megdalena A Kapuscinska into Polish.
Dr. Nial’s poetry explores contemporary themes and the human condition, intertwining the present with history, tradition, and societal issues. His work delves into the dynamics between men and women within male-dominated societies, shedding light on the exploitation of women. As a modern writer, he emphasizes subjective memory and aims to connect individuals with their contemporary world. His poetry, often allusive and intricate in language, encompasses symbols, images, myths, metaphors, and similes to evoke a rich and powerful poetic vision.
The accomplishments of Dr. Bhawani Shankar Nial have garnered international recognition. He participated in the World Poetry Day Italy 2021 and the World Poetry Meet France 2021. His contributions have been acknowledged through various international awards, including the International Ambassador for Peace by WLFPHR (Bhutan), Global Peace Ambassador by Iqra Foundation (India), Global Star Award by Global Footprint (Bangladesh), Police Material Art Award by South Korea, and the Literary Luminaries Award-2021 by the School of Art and Poetry (Nizeria). Moreover, the Maxican Morocco Cultural & Humanitarian Alliance has bestowed upon him an honorary doctorate in recognition of his efforts in promoting a culture of peace, coexistence, humanity, tolerance, and his literary contributions. Dr. Nial’s work has been published in numerous international literary journals, solidifying his status as a global literary figure.
Dr. Bhawani Shankar Nial’s poems have appeared in various anthologies, including “Tradition of International Poetry 2023” by Zhang Zhi (China), “Minotaura 2021” by Marilyne Bentonciri (France), “Poetariat 2022” by Magdalena Kapuscinska (Poland), “www.laracherche.it 2022” (Italy), “IWA BOGDANI 2022” by Jeton Kelmendi (Belgium), “Poe Tree-2022,” “CARDENAL 2022” by Maria Del Castillo Sucerquia, “Anthology Arabian Night 2022” by Ashraf Abdul Yazid Asharls Dali, “Poetic Voice of the World – 2022” by Dr. Morelne Pasin and Dr. Mountasir Aziz Morosco, “Lit Glean 2021” by Syed Arshed (London), and “Red Carpet” (Colombia).
Dr. Bhawani Shankar Nial’s recent book launch at Raj Bhavan Odisha, where his two English poetry books ‘Lockdown’ and ‘An Encounter with Death’ were inaugurated by His Excellency the Governor of Odisha, Prof. Ganeshi Lal, has received widespread congratulatory messages from the literary community of Kalahandi. The Governor expressed his appreciation for the high quality of the books and extended his best wishes for Dr. Nial’s continued creative journey.
As a literary luminary, Dr. Bhawani Shankar Nial continues to leave an indelible mark on the global literary landscape, representing Odisha with his remarkable contributions and accomplishments. His journey is a testament to the power of words and the transformative potential of literature. His contributions to the literary world and his unwavering commitment to bridging cultures and uniting nations through literature mark him as a true literary visionary.
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Awards
Best Author Award 2016
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World's #1 Best-selling Book 2014
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NYT Best-selling Author 2013
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