Malayalam translation of poet-diplomat Abhay K's bestselling book 'Nalanda: How it Changed the World' was launched at the prestigious Kerala Literature Festival today by the well-known Malayalam writer Benyamin.
Poet and diplomat Abhay K. won the Sarojini Naidu Award for Poetry 2026 at the Banaras Lit Fest Book Awards for his English translation of the Hanuman Chalisa. Namita Gokhale received the Lifetime Achievement Award, while several other English and Hindi writers also won honours.
Described as a lyrical tribute to the continent that shaped the course of human history, The Alphabets of Africa maps Africa through time, space and memory, celebrating its vast civilisations, living cultures and contemporary realities. From the grandeur of ancient kingdoms to the rhythm
Oxford Bookstore hosted the launch of Abhay K.'s English translation of Hanuman Chalisa, published by Bloomsbury. Despite the rain, a large audience attended the event, which featured a discussion with journalist Murtaza Ali Khan on Abhay K.'s translation process, poetic journey, and the tim
The ancient university of Nalanda, once the intellectual heart of Asia, was at the centre of attention as poet-diplomat Abhay K unveiled his latest book, 'Nalanda: How It Changed the World', on Wednesday at the Vivekananda International Foundation in the national capital.
Poet-diplomat Abhay K. launched his lyrical English translation of Goswami Tulsidas' Sri Hanuman Chalisa at IILM, New Delhi. He said the work helps non-Hindi speakers connect with its values, while speakers highlighted Hanuman's humility and leadership lessons. The book is published by Bl
Abhay's translation of the Hanuman Chalisa is different in that it is bilingual, easy to understand, carries explanations of each word along with their deeper meanings, has the energy and flow of the original Awadhi text, and includes an introduction with a brief history of the Hanuman Chali
In Patna, a book discussion on "Nalanda: How it Changed the World" by Abhay K explored Nalanda's role as the pioneering international university. The event emphasised Bihar's rich civilisational heritage and inspired renewed pride and intellectual engagement among academics, students, and ci
Ambassador Angulo highlighted the deep-rooted literary connections between India and Latin America, emphasising the role of literature in strengthening mutual understanding. Addressing the event, Juan Angulo said, "There is a very strong connection rooted in the past. Many Indian and Lati
JNU's School of International Studies held a discussion on Abhay K.'s book about Nalanda, highlighting its global impact, interdisciplinary learning, and recent revival. The book explores Nalanda's history, contributions, and spread of Buddhist philosophy, celebrating India's ancient educ
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Korean Cultural Centre in New Delhi hosted a thought provoking book talk on 'Nalanda: How It Changed the World.'