Ammar Kizhuparamba’s novel on early Gulf migration wins award
Ammar Kizhuparamba’s novel 'Iqama' has won the inaugural Tirur Souhrudavedi Award. The book documents the early experiences and sea journeys of Keralite migrants to the Arabian Gulf.
Why it matters
The novel provides a cultural and historical record of the Gulf migration phenomenon, which has profoundly shaped the economy and society of Kerala.
Ammar Kizhuparamba’s novel on early Gulf migration wins award left Ammar Kizhuparamba https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/kerala/r2b3r2/article71588544.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Ammar.jpeg MALAPPURAM Iqama, a novel by Ammar Kizhuparamba on the early migration of Keralites to the Arabian Gulf, has won the maiden Tirur Souhrudavedi Award.
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