Paul Kaur

Paul Kaur (born 1956) is a Punjabi writer. She won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2024 for her book Sun Gunvanta Sun Budhivanta: Itihaasnama Punjab.[1]

Biography

Kaur was born to Surjit Kaur and Surain Singh in 1956 in Kalomajra village, Patiala district.[2] She is the youngest of eight children and had to face challenges in order to get educated.[2] Her brother supported her in pursuing higher education. She went on to receive a PhD and retired as a lecturer in Ambala.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Unwanted child', Paul Kaur made poetry weapon against patriarchy". The Tribune. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
  2. ^ a b "Fought every year to continue my studies, says Sahitya Akademi Award winner Pal Kaur". The Indian Express. 2024-12-19. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
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