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Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu releases poetry collection 'Buransh: The Fragrance of Words'
Shimla, April 6: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu released the poetry collection 'Buransh: The Fragrance of Words', authored by young poetess and educator Anupama Sharma, in Shimla on Saturday late evening.
Eminent Odia poet Ramakanta Ratha passes away, CM Majhi expresses grief
Bhubaneswar, March 16: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the demise of renowned modern Odia poet and Padma Bhushan awardee Ramakanta Rath.
Delhi L-G attends event to celebrate Lakshmi Puri's bestseller book
New Delhi, March 15: Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) V.K. Saxena on Saturday attended the launch of Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri's book 'Swallowing the Sun' becoming a national bestseller, which was hosted at the Partition Museum, Dara Shukoh Library Building in the national capital.
Assam Governor congratulates winners of Sahitya Akademi Translation Prize 2024
Guwahati, March 7: Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya extended his wishes to the winners of the Sahitya Akademi Translation Prize for the year 2024, including Anjan Sharma for Assamese, Basudeb Das for Bengali, and Uttara Bwiswmuthiary for Bodo, said a statement from Raj Bhavan on Friday.
Raj Kamal Jha wins 'Banaras Lit Fest Award' for his novel 'The Patient in Bed Number 12'
New Delhi, February 26: The Indian Express Chief Editor and Author Raj Kamal Jha won the 'Banaras Lit Fest Award' in 'Ruskin Bond Fiction Book Award Category' for his Novel "The Patient in Bed Number 12' at Banaras Lit Fest Book Awards in Delhi.
Bihar Dy CM launches author-diplomat Abhay K's new book 'Nalanda: How it Changed the World'
Patna, February 8: Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary launched 'Nalanda: How it Changed the World' at the fifth edition of the Grand Trunk Road Initiatives held in Patna on Saturday.
President Murmu inaugurates New Delhi World Book Fair
New Delhi, February 1: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday inaugurated the New Delhi World Book Fair 2025 here and said reading is just not a hobby is a transformative experience.
There are so many special feelings..: Prajakta Koli attends Jaipur Literature Festival 2025
Jaipur, February 1: Actress Prajakta Koli expressed her excitement about attending the Jaipur Literature Festival 2025.
Learning other language shouldn't be at cost of your own language: Javed Akhtar speaks at Jaipur Literature Festival 2025
Jaipur, January 30: The grand inauguration of the 2025 edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) has begun with a blend of cultural discussions, art, and music.
Eminent poets Govind Mishra, Sitanshu Yashashchandra to be honoured with 'Akashdeep'
New Delhi, January 27: Eminent Hindi poet and writer Govind Mishra and renowned Gujarati poet, playwright and critic Sitanshu Yashashschandra will be honoured for their overall lifetime contribution to writing and life, with the highest honor 'Akashdeep' established by leading Hindi newsgroup Amar Ujala, as per the press release shared by Amar Ujala Foundation.
'Language transcends religion': Celebrated Urdu poet Shiv Kishan Bissa
Jaipur, Jan 27: Shiv Kishan Bissa, popularly known as Sheen Kaaf Nizam, a celebrated Urdu poet and literary scholar from Jodhpur, has been awarded the Padma Shri for his exceptional contributions to Urdu literature.