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Bashir Badr Death: Ayodhya-born Urdu poet who lost everything in Meerut violence gave world the iconic ‘Dushmani Jam Kar Karo’ shayari during 1972 Shimla AgreementRenowned Urdu poet Bashir Badr, celebrated for his deeply moving verses, has passed away in Bhopal at the age of 91. His iconic couplet, “D...- Truly original, poet of the deprived: Literary community mourns demise of Vinod Kumar ShuklaRenowned Hindi writer Vinod Kumar Shukla has passed away. He was 88. Shukla was a recipient of the prestigious Jnanpith Award. His death ha...
- Who is Vinod Kumar Shukla, Hindi writer selected for 59th Jnanpith award?Vinod Kumar Shukla has been named the recipient of the 59th Jnanpith Award, becoming the first writer from Chhattisgarh to receive the hono...
- From cherry blossoms to literary fireworks: Highlights from Shillong Lit Fest 2024Where Vikram Seth said “Fiyaaah” and literature bloomed, where poetry, prose, and pink canopies came together, when Jerry Pinto and Shobhaa...
- Pema Khandu advocates Hindi as lingua franca in Arunachal PradeshArunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced that the state has adopted Hindi as its lingua franca and will establish a Kendriya ...
- Gulzar, Sanskrit scholar Rambhadracharya selected for Jnanpith AwardRambhadracharya, the founder and head of Tulsi Peeth in Chitrakoot, is a renowned Hindu spiritual leader, educator and writer of more than ...
- Legendary Urdu poet Munawwar Rana succumbs to throat cancer at 71The literary icon was known for poems that centred on motherhood. His work was known for being lucid and bereft of any Persian and Arabic i...
- Sahitya Akademi Awards ‘23: Neelam Saran Gour’s historic novel ‘Requiem In Raga Janaki’ wins in English; a look at all recipientsThe award was presented in the shape of a casket containing an engraved copper plaque. It also included a cash prize - a lump sum of Rs 1,0...
- Versed in stone! Bench-shaped 'Madhushala' replica installed at Amitabh Bachchan's Mumbai home 'Jalsa'The bench has been set up at the lawns of his Juhu-based palatial bungalow.
- 'She transcended languages, conquered hearts.' From Kamal Haasan to Allu Arjun, southern stars remember Lata MangeshkarActors and musicians from the South expressed their sorrow.
- Noted lyricist Javed Akhtar says songs in movies have gone in the 'background'The writer said songs that would earlier be used to underline emotions have as a result started fading away.
- More than nine lakh people speak in Hindi in US, says Indian diplomatHappy to note that Hindi is spoken and taught widely in the US, Amit Kumar, Charge d' Affairs, Indian Embassy, said in his remarks during t...
- Renowned Hindi poet Pradeep Choubey passes away at 70 of cardiac arrestThe poet was younger brother of celebrated satirist and poet Shail Chaturvedi.
- Sunil Shanbag's Blank Page sets poetry in motionThe play deals with themes like identity, political resistance, conflicting relationships.
- Sunil Shanbag's Blank Page sets poetry in motion"Poetry is layered and complex and opens itself out to multiple interpretations. It's both challenging and fulfilling to be able to deconst...
- For Sanjiv Saraf, rescuing Urdu from neglect and popularising it is his life's mission"Urdu was born here in India. It developed here. In no other country in the world do you have Urdu. There is so much of Hindi in Urdu," Sar...
- Wrong to say 'Hindi' confined to particular region: MoS PMO Jitendra SinghHindi is a part of legacy of every such individual who has inherited the legacy of 'Hindustan' irrespective of religion, caste, sect or reg...
- Delhi government to host three-day festival at Connaught Place to celebrate Independence DayThe Delhi government on Monday announced a three-day grand cultural programme in Connaught Place to celebrate Independence Day.
- Shalini and Dilip Piramal celebrate Prasoon Joshi's Padma Shri winAn eclectic guest list, a sumptuous spread and gracious hospitality marked Saturday night's intimate party thrown by Shalini and Dilip Pira...
- Jnanpith award conferred on Hindi poet Kedarnath SinghPranab Mukherjee today conferred Jnanpith award on eminent Hindi poet Kedarnath Singh for his outstanding contribution towards Indian liter...
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