Madan Puraskar: Its significance and criticisms it often receives

One of Nepal’s eminent book awards has played a very important role in promoting Nepali literature. It, however, has not been free of criticism.

In 2016, when Ram Lal Joshi's self-published non-fiction book 'Aina' was awarded the Madan Puraskar, Nepal’s most respected Nepali book award, Joshi's life changed overnight.