Everything you need to know about Sahitya Parisad Po: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Sahitya Parisad Po: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Influence of English has sabotaged Hindi so much that the language is in extreme danger, says writer-poet Ashok Vajpeyi but he believes literature is the key to keep it alive.
New Delhi, June 10 (ANI): A large number of Kannada writers, artists and academicians on Monday lauded the contribution of Prof. G Venkatasubbaiah, a Kannada lexicographer and litterateur, at a function here to mark his birth centenary.
Lucknow, May 25 (IANS) Hindu seers and Sanskrit scholars are set to gather in Varanasi Monday to oppose the treatment meted out to widows and seek ways in which the plight of such women can be improved.
Satara (Maharashtra), March 28 (IANS) Two more women have accused Marathi writer Laxman Mane of raping them, police said Thursday. Earlier, three women alleged he had sexually assaulted them.
Satara (Maharashtra), March 26 (IANS) A manhunt has been launched to trace leading Marathi writer Laxman Mane, who has been booked for raping three Dalit women working at a school he runs, police said here Tuesday. Mane's family meanwhile dismissed the charges.
New Delhi, Feb. 21 (ANI): Tulu speaking people from all over the country and abroad are sending their representatives here to meet at the Delhi Kannada School to voice their demand for inclusion of their mother tongue in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Pragmatism is replacing romantic idealism in Indian literature, which is increasingly drawing its inspiration from everyday struggles for existence in the context of larger socio-economic and political movements like globalisation, English education, revivalism, conflicts and human rights crusades.
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Union Culture Minister Chandresh Kumari Katoch Monday said the government was focussed on archiving for better documentation, cataloguing and accessibility to literature in libraries to ensure "better education" in the country.
New Delhi, Feb. 18 (ANI): The demand for inclusion of Tulu, an important language of the Dravidian linguistic family spoken by the people in the state of Karnataka and also in the northern part of Kerala, is gathering momentum, with Members of Parliament from Karnataka, and leading political and literary persons from the State and abroad announcing their intention to gather in the national capital next Sunday (February) to articulate their demand.
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Literature in Indian languages is vibrant, thriving and more interlinked than is evident, say literary figures.
New Delhi, Dec 23 (ANI): Noted Kannada poet and former member of the Central Sahitya Akademi Council Dr. Siddhalinga Pattanashetty has said literature, particularly poetry, has immense power to develop compassion and cordial relationship among people.
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) K. Satchidanandan, Chadrakant Devtale, Jeet Thayil, Chandana Goswami, Subrata Mukhopadhayay and Jayant Pawar are among writers and poets representing 24 languages who have been honoured with this year's Sahitya Akademi awards.
New Delhi, Dec. 14 (ANI): Delhi Tulu Siri, an event to showcase the proud Tulu culture in the national capital as well as to impress upon the people to provide due recognition to Tulu language in the Indian Constitution, is being organized here on February 24, 2013.
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) There is a good news for the fans of Satyajit Ray, Rituparno Ghosh and Utpalendu Chakraborty's cinema. The capital is set to host a three?day Regional Film Festival, where movies of these popular filmmakers will be screened.
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) Ethnic literature can no longer be ignored as these reflected the country's rich folk traditions and kept India's diverse languages alive, says acclaimed poet and translator Sitakant Mahapatra who has been honoured for his contribution to give recognition to tribal Santhali literature.
In order to peacefully solve the year-long Assam-Nagaland boundary row, Assam Chief minister Tarun Gogoi Friday asked his Nagaland counterpart to come and sit to solve mutually accepted solution..............
Guwahati, Nov 9 (IANS) Assam Chief minister Tarun Gogoi Friday said he was all for a mutually acceptable solution to the Assam-Nagaland boundary row.
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) The dilemma over the dual identity of state and nation still haunts writers in Manipur 65 years after independence because of the alienation of the northeastern region from mainstream India, a cross-section of writers from the state feel.
Kolkata, Nov 4 (IANS) A Bengali translation of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" by late author Sunil Gangopadhyay will be released at the Kolkata Book Fair that begins Jan 29, 2013.
Gurgaon, Nov 3 (IANS) Using double meaning words in the name of laughter shows on TV channels is not healthy as they do not contribute much to the society, says satirist Surender Sharma.
Kolkata, Oct 27 (IANS) Kolkata Book Fair organiser The Publishers and Booksellers Guild is planning to introduce a lecture and an award in the memory of legendary Bengali writer Sunil Gangopadhyay who passed away recently.
Kolkata, Oct 27 (IANS) Some said it was "damage control" by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, while others derisively termed it her attempt to "steal the show".
Kolkata, Oct 25 (IANS) With tears in eyes and flowers in hand, thousands of people from India and abroad bid a touching farewell to legendary Bengali writer and Sahitya Akademi president Sunil Gangopadhyay. The renowned author's mortal remains were consigned to flames at a south Kolkata crematorium Thursday.
Kolkata, Oct 24 (IANS) Condoling the death of litterateur and Sahitya Akademi president Sunil Gangopadhyay, former Lok Sabha speaker Somnath Chatterjee Wednesday described him as a "banyan tree" in Bengali literature.
Kolkata, Oct 23 (IANS) A doyen of Bengali literature, Sunil Gangopadhyay called poetry his first love, but successfully delved into all literary genres with his versatility and varied experiences of life, leaving generations of readers in India and Bangladesh mesmerised over decades with his creativity and writing style.
Kolkata, Oct 23 (IANS) Leading writers, scientists and celebrities of Bengal Tuesday saluted the genius and literary contributions of litterateur and Sahitya Akademi president Sunil Gangopadhyay.
Mirati (West Bengal), Oct 23 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Tuesday expressed grief over the death of Bengali writer Sunil Gangopadhay.
Agartala, Oct 23 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar Tuesday expressed deep shock over the death of celebrated Bengali writer and Sahitya Akademi president Sunil Gangopadhyay.
Kolkata, Oct 23 (IANS) Legendary Bengali writer and Sahitya Akademi President Sunil Gangopadhyay died here early Tuesday following a major cardiac arrest, family sources said.
Kolkata, Oct 23 (IANS) Legendary writer and Sahitya Akademi President Sunil Gangopadhyay died Tuesday following a major cardiac arrest here, family sources said. He was 78.
Belgaum (Karnataka), Oct.11 (ANI): Literature cannot flourish based on the support of government alone, said President Pranab Mukherjee here on Thursday, and added that society at large, philanthropists and the private sector must play their role in nurturing and promoting the treasure of Indian languages and literature that is India's heritage.
Kolkata, Sep 4 (IANS) Eminent Bengali writer and Sahitya Akademi award winner Syed Mustafa Siraj died at a city hospital Tuesday after a brief illness, family sources said.
Delhi Chief Minister, Sheila Dikshit released a calendar of events of Delhi celebrates to continue up till July 2013.
Kolkata, July 25 (IANS) Top writers, film personalities and artists from West Bengal Wednesday expressed their happiness after Pranab Mukhejee was sworn-in as the country's president.
New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) Writers Usha Kiran Khan and K. Vittal Rao will be honoured with the Kusumanjali Sahitya Samman for their literary works, "Sirjanhaar" and "Vaazvin Sila Unnathangkal", a statement by the Kusumanjali Foundation founded by noted Hindi writer Kusum Ansal said.
Guwahati, July 4 (IANS) Award-winning Assamese poet Hiren Bhattacharyya, 80, died of lung infection at a private hospital here Wednesday.
Dubai, June 21 (IANS/WAM) The Dubai municipality in association with the Friends of Kerala Sasthra Sahitya Parishad, an Indian voluntary group, will organises the Dubai Children's Science Congress, the first of its kind in the UAE, starting June 23.
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Today's youngsters are writing a lot of poetry to put their emotions into words unlike in the past when they liked to read and think, says iconic Indian storyteller of British origin Ruskin Bond.
Kolkata, May 9 (IANS) A mat presented by US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee with two lines from a song of Rabindranath Tagore printed on it has led to howls of protest for the spelling bloomers and wrong word usage.
Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) A right to information activist Saturday raised questions whether cricketer Sachin Tendulkar had paid the penalty imposed on him last year for illegally occupying his new bungalow in Bandra here without obtaining the necessary clearances.
New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): Kannada writer and Central Secretariat Library officer Y. Avanindranath Rao was recently awared the RASA Sahitya Endowment Prize - 2011.
New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): Kannada writer and Central Secretariat Library officer Y. Avanindranath Rao was recently awared the RASA Sahitya Endowment Prize - 2011.
Kolkata, April 15 (IANS) An issue a day keeps boredom at bay - this could well be the guiding principle of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee these days. How else does one explain her government regularly dishing out controversies on a platter to her political opponents?
New Delhi, Nov 4 (ANI): Indian diplomat Abhay Kumar has come out with another book of poem, titled "Candling the Light."
Itanagar, May 6 (ANI): Late Arunachal Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu's last rites will be performed at his native place Tawang today with full state honours as per Monpa Buddhist traditions.
New Delhi, May 4 (ANI): Young Indian poets and short story writers mesmerized audience here with their literary and oratory skills at the Sahitya Akademi here.
New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): Contemporary Indian poets and short story writers are coming together on May 3 to exhibit their literary and oratory skills at the Sahitya Akademi here.
New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): Contemporary Indian poets and short story writers are coming together on May 3 to exhibit their literary and oratory skills at the Sahitya Akademi here.
New Delhi, Mar 29 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari on Tuesday dwelt upon the working of the "three language formula" in the country.
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 11 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Friday said the State has the obligation to play a facilitating role in the development and promotion of creative arts and diverse cultural expressions of the country.
New Delhi, Feb 8 (ANI): The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is organizing a seminar in Hindi on 'Literature, Society and Human Rights' in collaboration with the Hindi Department of Pondicherry University in Puducherry from Thursday.
New Delhi, Dec 13 (ANI): A large number of Kannada writers, journalists, artists and academicians here today paid tributes to a distinguished Kannada journalist Santosh Kumar Gulwadi, who died at Bangalore on December 7. He was 72.
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov.13 (ANI): The three-day long Hay Festival began in Thiruvananthapuram with many eminent authors participating in the festival.
Darjeeling, July 22 (ANI): The upcoming sixth tripartite meet called by the Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram has united almost all regional parties in the hill town of Darjeeling in West Bengal, as many of the parties want it to be postponed.
Guwahati, Apr 5 (ANI): Very few countries in the world have as ancient and diverse culture as India, stretching back to over 5000 years.
Pune, Mar.28 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan opted to play safe in not sharing the stage with Gujarat brand ambassador Amitabh Bachchan at a function in Pune on Sunday. Instead, he decided to visit the city on Saturday.
New Delhi, Mar 18 (ANI): President Pratibha Patil on Thursday said that literature plays an important role in building a strong and enlightened society.
Agartala, Mar 5 (ANI): Thousands of book lovers are coming every day at the ongoing 28th Agartala Book Fair.
Agartala, Dec 20 (ANI): A three-day musical extravaganza was held in Tripura where different tribal communities from all over the state showcased their folk dances to spread the message of peace and harmony.
New Delhi, Nov 5 (ANI): Union Law Minister and accomplished writer, Veerappa Moily, has been declared the winner of the prestigious Moortidevi Award for his book Shri Ramayan Mahaniveshanam, which is considered as the best Ramayana in Kannada after Kuvempu's.
Kochi, Sep.20 (ANI): A 24-year-old street bookseller in Kochi, who could not have formal education beyond seventh grade in school, has penned a collection of poems and has a novel in the offing.
Aligarh, May 27 (IANS) Oscar winning composer A.R. Rahman will be conferred an honorary doctorate by Aligarh Muslim University (AMU).
Kolkata, May 21 (IANS) In an initiative to popularise Indian literature across the world, the Sahitya Akademi has roped in young US poet Catherine Jones to polish up English translations of major literary works from the large oeuvre of Indian languages. Under the project, selected works in all 24 indigenous languages recognised by the Akademi would be translated and printed.
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) History has its own magic. Novels that build themselves on a historical canvas, especially woven around events during the end of the 15th century and the 16th century, are more compelling because that was the time the world was truly becoming global, feels award-winning poet and short story writer Keki N. Daruwalla.
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Five hundred years after Spanish writer Cervantes brought to life the tales of knight errant Don Quixote in 'El Ingenioso Hidalgo don Quijote de la Mancha', a professor at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) here gave the knight a new lease of life with an Indian reprint as part of the St George's (San Jorge) Day celebrations.
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Five hundred years after Cervantes brought to life the tales of knight errant Don Quixote in his Spanish original, 'El Ingenioso Hidalgo don Quijote de la Mancha', a professor at the Jawaharlal Nehru University here gave the knight a new lease of life with an Indian reprint as part of the St George's (San Jorge) Day celebrations.
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Noted Hindi poet and Gandhian Vishnu Prabhakar died in the capital Saturday. He was 97.
Lucknow, Apr. 11 (ANI): Eminent writer, litterateur and Padma Bhushan award winner Vishnu Prabhakar passed away on Saturday in New Delhi.
Ludhiana, April 2 (ANI): For centuries, Sufism has spread a unique meaning of love to the mankind through soulful renditions in the praise of God. But today several Sufi singers believe that there is need to keep it alive.
India, the world's largest secular democracy is going to face the general elections for Lok Sabha (House of the People) between the coming April 16 & May 13.
Siliguri (WB), Mar 10 (ANI): Miffed with the State Government for not accepting their demand for a separate constituency for the tribals in Siliguri, a tribal outfit has called for boycott of the coming general elections.
Chandigarh, Feb 5 (ANI): A local court has issued summons to Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh and television actress Mona Singh on Thursday on the accusation of deliberately hurting religious sentiments.
The analyst of American foreign policy say that America does not change its main policies regarding defence, foreign or finance, whatsoever party may be in office either Democrats or republicans and whosoever the president be there.
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Love and relationships stir the storyteller in her, says award winning 70-year-old author Shashi Deshpande while revealing that she still writes with a thick-nibbed fountain pen on smooth paper.
January 20, 2009 will be a memorable day, being anxiously awaited by the people of the world. It is a day that will say goodbye to the most controversial and criticized President George Bush
Chennai, Jan 12 (IANS) The Madras High Court issued a notice to the National School of Drama Monday on a petition seeking a stay on a plagiarised version of a play written by a wellknown author Indira Parthasarathy, lawyers said.
Many persons who occupied the President chair in USA have been respected not only by the people of America but by the people of the world also. But the policy played by the outgoing president George Bush II can't be forgotten.
Mumbai, the commercial capital of India, has not yet forgotten the serial blasts of last July 2006 that the terrorist tremored this cosmopolitan city of historical and cultural centre, once again on the last November26.
Guwahati Press Club and Journalist's Forum, Assam have expressed shock and grief at the unfortunate death of Sabina Sehgal Saikia, who was one of nearly 200 victims of Mumbai terror attacks.
If one believes in the foretold forecast that was done at the time of the rise of the Islam, that in future there would be a Muslim group active among the Muslims following more rigidly the religious traditions of Namaz and Roza
Kolkata, Nov 24 (IANS) A diamond ring, a laptop, a silver plaque, a bouquet of 113 roses representing each Test he has played in - Sourav Ganguly was Monday showered with gifts by eminent personalities as the city expressed its love for the home-bred cricketing icon.
Bangalore, Nov 19 (IANS) Bangaloreans in thousands can be found these days snapping up their favourite titles or simply having fun with friends and family at a book fair, said to be one of the largest in India.
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 12 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan Wednesday lashed out at noted Malayalam writer M. Mukundan, who in an article had called the former an 'outdated saint', and admitted that he belongs to the 'old fashioned school of Communist thought'.
Srinagar, Nov 7 (IANS) He is truly a poet of 'Kashmiriyat' who has boldly voiced the pain and agony incurred by the land of peace and love during two decades of violence. That's how fans and friends describe Rehman Rahi, the recipient of this year's Jnanpith award - India's highest literary honour.
Bhubaneswar, Oct 15 (IANS) Orissa's ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Wednesday took out a massive peace rally here to reiterate Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's secular credentials in the aftermath of anti-Christian violence in the state.
Ranchi, Oct 12 (IANS) An organisation representing tribals in Jharkhand Sunday demanded that reservation facility should be withdrawn from those tribals who have converted to another religion.
Lucknow, Oct 6 (IANS) He has been a police officer for over 30 years, but Vibhuti Narain Rai, well known in Uttar Pradesh for his literary works and social activism, says he has finally got the job he yearned for.
New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Narayan Desai, one of the last of Gandhians, has for the first time taken abroad his popular story of Mahatma Gandhi which he relates in the form of a 'katha'. On Thursday, Desai will speak on the Mahatma's message of truth and non-violence in Canada.
She had a long cherished dream. One morning she was sitting - thinking about the dream and how to fulfill it. At that moment, she received a phone call
New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Narayan Desai, one of the last of Gandhians, has for the first time taken abroad his popular story of Mahatma Gandhi which he relates in the form of a 'katha'. On Thursday, Desai will speak on the Mahatma's message of truth and non-violence in Canada.
Bargarh (Orissa), August 25 (ANI): A woman died and a Christian priest suffered critical injuries on Monday when an orphanage was set on fire in Orissa's Bargarh district on Monday during the 12-hour shutdown called by Vishwa Hindu Parisad (VHP) against the killing of a senior VHP functionary on Saturday night.
Sunil Gangopadhyay got the rare privilege by becoming the new President of Sahitya Academy, India's most valued literary body after defeating two
Look at the similarity between the second and the eleventh president of India. Both belong to South India and both thinkers and writers, spent their entire life for the welfare of people. One is still present and another is physically dead
