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Writer cites ‘interference’ to quit Sahitya Akademi
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Writer cites ‘interference’ to quit Sahitya Akademi

Hindustan Times  

Prominent novelist C Radhakrishnan resigned as eminent member of the Sahitya Akademi on Monday citing “political interference” and disappointment over the body’s decision to invite union minister Arjun Ram Meghwal to the inauguration of its “festival of letters” on March 11. The Sahitya Akademi president Madhav Kaushik however responded to Radhakrishnan’s allegations, calling them misleading, and pointed to Meghwal’s work …

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Samaresh Majumdar (1944-2023): Bengali literary colossus who captivated generations
1 year, 7 months ago

Samaresh Majumdar (1944-2023): Bengali literary colossus who captivated generations

The Hindu  

Bengali literature bids farewell to an icon whose versatile storytelling and political vision left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape. Spanning over five decades,… — Mamata Banerjee May 9, 2023 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said: “We mourn the loss of Sahitya Akademi Award-winning Bengali litterateur, Samaresh Majumdar. Spanning over five decades, Majumdar’s literary career captured the essence …

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Kannada poet Chennaveera Kanavi passes away at 94; all you need to know about the 'Samanvaya Kavi'
2 years, 10 months ago

Kannada poet Chennaveera Kanavi passes away at 94; all you need to know about the 'Samanvaya Kavi'

Firstpost  

The litterateur had won the Sahitya Akademi award for his book ‘Jeevadhwani’ Kannada writer and poet Dr Chennaveera Kanavi breathed his last today, 16 February. The noted poet had also received several honours including the Rajyotsava Award, Nrupathunga award, Pampa Award and the Sahitya Bangara Award. Om Shanti — Jagat Prakash Nadda February 16, 2022 The Samanvaya Kavi’s demise was …

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People’s poet Goreti Venkanna bags Sahitya Akademi award
2 years, 11 months ago

People’s poet Goreti Venkanna bags Sahitya Akademi award

The Hindu  

Popular poet and Member of Legislative Council, Goreti Venkanna, has bagged the Sahitya Akademi award for the year 2021 for his work Vallanki Taalam, a compilation of poems. Meanwhile, Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao congratulated Mr. Goreti Venkanna for the prestigious award and also the two other winners. “Through his literature Goreti Venkanna made the scent of Telangana soil get …

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PM Modi remembers Bengali poet Sankha Ghosh for his contribution to Indian literature
3 years, 8 months ago

PM Modi remembers Bengali poet Sankha Ghosh for his contribution to Indian literature

India Today  

Renowned Bengali poet Sankha Ghosh died at the age of 89 on April 21. PM MODI PAYS TRIBUTE TO SANKHA GHOSH After his demise, condolence messages started pouring in on social media. See PM Modi's tweet: Shri Shankha Ghosh will be remembered for his contributions to Bengali and Indian literature. His tweet translated in English reads as, "I am deeply …

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Noted writer and Sahitya Akademi awardee Dr GS Amur passes away aged 95
4 years, 2 months ago

Noted writer and Sahitya Akademi awardee Dr GS Amur passes away aged 95

Firstpost  

Known for his proficiency in both Kannada and English, Dr GS Amur was conferred with several prestigious honours, including the Sahitya Akademi Award, Rajyotsava Award and Bharatiya Bhasha Award. Veteran critic and versatile writer Dr G S Amur died on Monday due to age-related ailments, family sources said. The literateur, known for his proficiency in both Kannada and English, was …

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