JCB Prize for Literature, India's priciest book award, likely makes a quiet exitThe prestigious JCB Prize for Literature is reportedly over. This news worries writers and publishers. The award celebrated Indian writing ...
21 Jun, 2025, 03.52 PM IST
Munshi Premchand's Birth Anniversary: 5 must-read books, lesser-known facts, and inspiring quotes from Hindi's legendary writerOn July 31, we celebrate the birth anniversary of Munshi Premchand, a key figure in Indian literature renowned for his realistic portrayal ...
31 Jul, 2024, 12.21 PM IST
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 ...
17 Feb, 2024, 07.12 PM IST
RBSE date sheet for class 10, 12 out. Here are steps to download and other detailsRBSE has released the date sheet for the Class 10 and 12 exams. The exams will be conducted from March 7 to 30, 2024 for class 10 students ...
14 Jan, 2024, 11.00 AM IST
Here's your chance to enjoy Urdu writer Fehmi Badayuni's soulful poemsThe upcoming event is scheduled to be held at the India International Centre in Delhi.
29 Dec, 2022, 08.40 AM IST
2022 JCB Prize longlist: Geetanjali Shree's Booker-winning 'Tomb of Sand', other translations ruleJCB Prize for Literature is an Indian literary award established in 2018.
06 Sep, 2022, 05.47 PM IST
Renowned Urdu poet Rahat Indori dies during COVID-19 treatmentIn the morning, the lyricist-poet tweeted about his confirmed COVID-19 report and said he will keep everyone updated through social media. ...
11 Aug, 2020, 09.47 PM IST
Nine books by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee released in Kolkata Book FairBanerjee has also written a book on intolerance. Her books in Bengal include a book written on her flagship scheme –Kanyashree, a scheme fo...
30 Jan, 2018, 09.08 PM IST
All about Abdul Qavi Desnavi, the man who Google Doodle is celebratingThe Urdu poet, author and bibliographer is known for his influence on the evolution of Urdu literature in India.
01 Nov, 2017, 06.27 PM IST
Google Doodle marks Urdu writer Abdul Qavi Desnavi's 87th birth anniversaryDesnavi exerted powerful influence on the evolution of Urdu literature and academic thought in India.
01 Nov, 2017, 12.55 PM IST
JNU considering setting up of School of Indian languagesThe varsity offers language courses in French, German, Russian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese and Persian through its "School of Language, Lit...
02 Nov, 2015, 07.07 PM IST
Hindi, Urdu literature need to be digitised: AkhileshInformation about Hindi and Urdu literature and litterateurs should be transferred to the next generation in digital form, Uttar Pradesh CM...
23 Sep, 2015, 09.18 PM IST
Nine Jammu and Kashmir candidates, including 3 women crack civil servicesNine candidates, including three women, from Jammu and Kashmir have qualified the prestigious UPSC Civil Service examination.
05 Jul, 2015, 03.12 PM IST
In Uttar Pradesh, Hindu boys enrol in madrassa, Muslim boys in RSS-run school11 Hindu boys have been enrolled in a madrassa, who besides learning other subjects, study Urdu language with keen interest.
19 Jan, 2015, 12.15 PM IST
Renowed writer Sobho Gianchandani passes awayHe was known for his association with a number of political parties and campaign groups such as the Indian National Congress and Khudai Khi...
09 Dec, 2014, 12.50 AM IST
US Embassy in India launches Urdu websiteThe US Embassy in India today launched its Urdu website, adding to its existing portals in English and Hindi.
12 Nov, 2014, 11.22 PM IST
Sunday ET: Can NHAI's newly appointed head Rajinder Pal Singh build India's roads?I am convinced that no one can find fault with the existing procedures. But yes, we will improve the bidding process and make it more trans...
24 Jun, 2012, 01.45 AM IST