Atombapu Sharma

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Atombapu Sharma (died 1963) also known as Pandit Raja Atombapu Sharma was a Manipuri Brahmin Sanskrit scholar,[1] a Vaishnava, also versed in astronomy and astrology, a journalist and social reformer from Manipur, India.[2] He is considered as "The Doyen of Journalism in Manipur".[3][4]

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Atombapu launched the first daily newspaper in Manipur “The Dainik Manipur Patrika” in 1933 and Thongbam Gokulchandra Singh was employed as the editor.[5] He also played an important role in promoting Sankirtana movement in Manipur and authored many books.[6] His other contributions include promotion of journalism, politics, arts and culture and other aspects of Manipur.[7][8][9]

He also received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Manipuri dance in 1963.[10]

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