Which of the following statement(s) about Easterine Kire is/are correc

Which of the following statement(s) about Easterine Kire is/are correct ?

  • 1. Born in Nagaland, she is a poet, novelist and children’s book writer
  • 2. She is the recipient of the Hindu Prize for the year 2015 for her poetic novel ‘When the River Sleeps’
  • 3. ‘When the River Sleeps’ was an exploration of the Naga spirit universe

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UPSC CAPF – 2017
All three statements about Easterine Kire are correct. She is a celebrated writer from Nagaland known for her poetry, novels, and children’s literature. Her novel ‘When the River Sleeps’ won The Hindu Prize in 2015, and it is known for its exploration of Naga folklore, spirituality, and the relationship with nature.
Easterine Kire is a significant voice in contemporary Indian literature, particularly for her contribution in bringing the culture, history, and traditions of Nagaland to a wider audience.
‘When the River Sleeps’ follows a character’s quest into the Naga spiritual realm, encountering spirits and traditional beliefs, highlighting the deep connection between the Naga people and their environment. Easterine Kire was also the first Naga poet to have her work published in English.