On this occasion, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah said, "The Mising Youth Festival has shown a distinct direction to the tribes across the country. He said that the path to protect one's rights, culture, language, literature, dance, and music is not through takin
While speaking on stage, Prakash Raj reiterated that cinema and literature should focus on human stories and not be blocked by political agendas. He also directly appealed to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the state government to allow the screening of Palestinian films at the film festival
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], January 29: The Delegation of the European Union to India hosts acclaimed Slovak writer Lukáš Cabala at the Kolkata Literary Meet 2026. Nominated for the 2025 European Union Prize for Literature, Lukáš is widely regarded as one of
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.
The Centre on Sunday announced that Santhali author Charan Hembram will be honoured with the Padma Shri award in 2026 for his distinguished contributions to the field of Literature. The prestigious award will be presented to him in the field of Literature at Rashtrapati Bhawan on the occa
Speaking to ANI, Pant said he had earlier received the Nehru Literacy Award from former President APJ Abdul Kalam in recognition of his contribution to education. He added that his literary work primarily focuses on critical essays, along with a few independent writings.
The awardees include individuals who have worked quietly at the grassroots for decades, many of them hailing from marginalised communities, Dalit and backward sections, primitive tribes and remote or difficult terrains. This year's list reflects a strong focus on people who have dedicated
Senior Congress leader and Thiruvanthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor has once again stirred controversy after missing a key strategy meeting of the party to discuss the upcoming Kerala assembly polls, indicating his displeasure over the party's functioning.
"It is better to convey concerns directly to the party leadership. Several things have appeared in the media, some of which may be true while others may not be, and that such matters should not be discussed on public platforms. I had informed the party in advance that I would not be atten
"Once again Congress is in Tukde Tukde mode - divided in 2 parts, just like in Kerala, Karnataka, Rajasthan or Rahul Congress vs Priyanka Congress. It shows that Congress leaders and ministers have no confidence in the party's leaders or the Jharkhand government, indicating there are non-
Tharoor's absence on Friday comes a few days after he was reportedly 'ignored' by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at the party's "Mahapanchayat" organised in Kochi, Kerala, on January 19.