On behalf of Ura Academy, Kohima, I convey our heartiest congratulations to Easterine Kire on being the Winner of Tata Literature Live Book of the Year Award 2017. She has been an inspiring creative writer since 1980s. After quitting as a Reader from the Department of English, Nagaland University she became a full time writer.
You have been a poetess first, shifted to cultural comparative scholar and moved unto translation of folklore. As of now, I understand that fiction writing is your destiny in the world of literature. When I count your association with Ura Academy, you have taken a long journey that your experience leads you to an accomplished writer. Scholars across universities are looking forward to study your books. We are proud of you. Well done. Last, but not the least, Ura Academy remains hopeful that your literary works will travel to wider readership around the world.
D.Kuolie
Secretary General
Ura Academy
