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I have faced lots of self-doubts whether a girl pursuing a corporate career in the field of finance could still write a book on ancient literature and that too on a vast epic like Mahabharata
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Dr. Sarojini Babar Babar, who played pivotal roles across diverse fields including Marathi Literature, Politics and Freedom Struggle passed away on April 20, 2008. Here are some facts about her-
The Royal Swedish Academy on Thursday awarded the 2022 Nobel Prize in literature to French writer Annie Ernaux for the courage and clinical acuity with which she uncovers the roots, estrangements and collective restraints of personal memory.
Greatest Poet of Veer Rasa after Kavi Bhushan, Ramdhari Singh Dinkar , has penned down some 'all time relatable' poetry, making him and his work leaving infinite impact on the Indian society. On his birth anniversary, here are 5 proses of Dinkar's poems that Indians can relate to even today;
The Indian Navy recently unveiled the new naval ensign of the national navy leaving behind the Victorian Cross that was on the initial flag. Why Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and why not Rajendra Chola?
As per the reports, Apsara has translated two major Tamil poetry works into Hindi. The great Tamil saint poetess Avvaiyar’s Aathichudi and KondraiVendhan are simple yet profound singlets that teach moral values. Apsara who had been learning Hindi from 6th grade, says she was always attracted to the writings of Avvaiyar and used to recite Aathichudi in English.
The inaugural session of Unmesha - International Literature Festival, took place in the main auditorium of Gaiety Theatre on Jun 16, in the morning. There is display of about 1000 books related to the Indian freedom movement.
Dr. PV Kane was born in Maharashtra's Chiplun in a Chitpavan Brahmin family, hence, was brought up in a Sanskrit friendly environment. When he grew up, he edited several Sanskrit scripts and later after studying law joined the Bombay High Court as an advocate.
These are some of the best love stories in Indian literature that have been told and retold since ancient times including in the Vedic literature, in Puranas, dramas, stories and poetry.
Balan Putheri has been conferred with Padma Shri for his contributions towards Indian literature
The West Bengal Transport Corporation has launched the First Young Readers’ Boat Library. The library has been launched in collaboration with a heritage book store.
Ladakh Lt Governor R K Mathur virtually inaugurated the second edition of Ladakh Literature Festival, which will host a series of talks.
"A country's greatness lies in its undying ideals of love and sacrifice that inspire the mothers of the race", she believed. A proponent of civil rights, women's emancipation, and anti-imperialistic ideas, she was an important figure in India's struggle for independence from colonial rule. Remembering 'Nightingale of India', Sarojini Naidu on her Punyatithi, she has been and will always be a true inspiration to womanhood.
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot inaugurated the Jaipur Literature Festival, which is also called as ‘Kumbh Mela of Literature’ in Jaipur today. This is the 13th year of the festival.
Bringing spirit and splendour of the Jaipur Literature Festival to Qatar, the opening ceremony of JLF Doha was held in the presence of Sheika Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice-Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation (QF) and several other dignitaries.
Making its stand clear on the controversy over the appointment of Prof Firoze Khan in the Benaras Hindu University (BHU) Department of Sanskrit Literature as uncalled for, the Samskrit Bharati supported the decision of the university.
Boosting the literature of the Indian language, Sahitya Akademi has selected 22 writers for the Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2019 and 23 writers for Yuva Puraskar 2019. The Bal Sahitya Puraskar will be presented to the awardees at a special function to be held on November 14. The awardees have been selected on the basis of recommendations made by the Jury comprising of three members each in the concerned language, in accordance with the rules and procedure laid down for the purpose.
The Nobel Prize in Literature will once again be awarded, and this autumn Laureates for both 2018 and 2019 will be announced. The Nobel Foundation's Board of Directors believes that the steps that the Swedish Academy has taken and intends to take will create good opportunities for restoring trust in the Academy as a prize-awarding institution.
The renowned, influential and an eminent hindi fiction writer Krishna Sobti waves the world off today. The literature writer and essayist passes away at the age of 93. Sahitya Akademi awardee is known for several novels including Mitro Maharajani, Daar Se Bichchuri, Surajmukhi Andhere Ke and Yaaron Ke Yaar.
Condemning Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu’s remarks on Tamil Nadu culture, senior BJP leader GVL Narasimha Rao said that Sidhu along with his boss should tender an unconditional apology for ridiculing the culture of Southern states.
“You can't cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water” remembering the great Rabindranath Tagore who was ‘versatile’ human. Rabindranath Tagore the writer of our National Anthem was a great humanist, painter, patriot, poet, playwright, novelist, story-teller, philosopher and educationist.
The Swedish Academy says the Nobel Prize in Literature will be not awarded this year following sex-abuse allegations and other issues within its ranks that have tarnished the body’s reputation.
West Bengal and literature have a very old connection also Kolkata is known as the cultural capital of the nation. Started from 1974, International Book Fair of Kolkata has spread its light throughout the world. This year’s the fair was the 42nd edition which lasted for ten days and concluded on Sunday.
Kolkata and its love for literarure, both are famous worldwide. All book lovers of Bengal will now folk to 42nd Kolkata International book fair, which was inagurated on Tuesday by veteran Bengali actor Soumitra Chattopadhay in presence of Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The focal theme country for 2018 is France.
In a city tense over ongoing protests by the Karni Sena on the release of the film Padmaavat, the five-day Jaipur Literature Festival at the fortified Diggi Palace was inaugurated in the presence of former Rajasthan governor Margaret Alva.
‘Vijayawada Book Festival’ is been celebrated depicting significance of literature and culture. Inaugurated by Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, 29th Vijayawada Book Festival kicked off on the New Year eve. Stressing on the importance, VP Naidu said that “Indian culture giving divine status to the ‘alphabet’ in Vedas is an indication of the importance it gives to books and literature.”
For the first time Odisha held the Cabinet meeting in Puri where several decisions were taken in a wake to bring out the best for state. Splitting tourism and culture, giving nod to Odia Language Commission, setting up ‘Heritage Cabinet’ etc were the measures discussed.
Sahitya Academy, India’s National Academy of Letters, announced the winners recognizing the literary works of 24 writers writing in 24 Indian languages. The awards will be conferred upon the winners during a ceremony on February 12 next year.
World Telugu Conference kicked off on the colourful note where many Telugu people across the world united with a purpose to preserve and promotion of the language. Vice President Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated this five-day event at a glittering ceremony at Lal Bahadur Stadium.
The Tricity in Chandigarh witnessed a cavalcade of 317 heavy bikes whizzed through a 41-km long stretch with an aim to raise the pitch for the upcoming Military Literature Festival.
World Telugu Conference is set to take place in the month of December. Telangana Chief Secretary S.P. Singh directed the officials to speed up the works pertaining to conduct of World Telugu Conference in Hyderabad from 15th to 19th December.
Celebrated English author Kazuo Ishiguro has been nominated for the Nobel Literature Prize 2017. Hailing the contribution of Ishiguro, Swedish Academy said, “Ishiguro has written “novels of great emotional force” and “uncovered the abyss beneath our illusory sense of connection with the world”.
Odisha to get its first Odia Language University as the state Assembly on Thursday passed two Bills, the University of Odia Language and Literature Bill, 2017 and the Odisha Service of Engineers (Validation of Appointment) Amendment Bill, 2017 following a discussion.
As every year, Hindi Diwas is celebrated on this day of September 14 but sadly goes unnoticed. The community of Hindi readers have gone downhill in numbers as compared to larger English-reading crowd. But it appears that they are simply doing what they do best, quietly reading some good Hindi literature while sitting in some corner.
