Berguman Thomas from Kochuthura was chosen for the O. V. Vijayan Memorial Award for the unpublished novel category for his novel "Purankadal". The award carries a cash award for Rs.10001/- and a Citation. It is instituted by Melinda Books and Surabhi Cultural Centre. A jury under the chairmanship of Dr. Rajeev chose this novel. The other members were Dr. R. Sathyajit and Dr. Chayam Shibu. The award will be given in a ceremony to be conducted in December this year, said Mr. Shanawaz Ponganad, the award committee convenor. [Madhyamom of Thursday, 30th September 2010 in page 10].
This was told by Reena, Bergu's wife when she messaged me to call back. She was naturally excited, also their children, especially Nichu who was seemingly congratulated by her teachers and class mates. Reena told that this novel was based on me!
Bergu told me some time back that he would one day write a novel on me! When Bergu called me little later as asked by Reena he confirmed what Reena told. This is the novel whose manuscript/ typed he was about to send to me, but for my LL. B exams. Now, he is sending it immediately, it seems.
Let this be the first from a secular institute to be followed by many more such awards for his meritorious contributions to the literary field in Malayalam.
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