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Baloch writer refuses literary award from Pakistan due to state's oppressi
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Balochistan [Pakistan], June 27 (ANI): Akbar Barakzai, a renowned Baloch poet and author, has refused an academic award from Pakistan for the best work in Baloch literature, citing the government's policies 'inflicted' on Balochistan that have 'subjugated' the populace, The Balochistan Post
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Farhan Akhtar dedicates poem to Sushant Singh Rajput
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 16 (ANI): Just a day after actor Sushant Singh Rajput was cremated amidst a small gathering of his relatives and close friends, actor Farhan Akhtar dedicated a poem to the late star Sushant Singh Rajput wishing for peace to the departed soul.
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'Equal opportunity atheist, against all kinds of faiths': Javed Akhtar on
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New Delhi [India], June 13 (ANI): After stirring up a controversy with his post on ending 'Azaan' on loudspeakers, renowned poet, lyricist and writer Javed Akhar on Saturday addressed his own tweet and explained that he is an "equal opportunities atheist who is against all kinds of faiths."
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Over 3000 years of Indian poetry from 28 Indian languages translated into
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Antananarivo [Madagascar], June 11 (ANI): A hundred poems from 28 Indian languages spanning over 3000 years of Indian poetry have been translated and published into local Malagasy language in Madagascar, for the first time, creating a literary bridge between India and the small island natio
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Richard Dawkins wishes Javed Akhtar on winning award named after him
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New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): World-renowned English evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins on Tuesday said that Indian lyricist and poet Javed Akhtar has been conferred with the prestigious 2020 Richard Dawkins Award for his critical thinking, holding religious dogma upto scrutiny.
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Kangana Ranaut turns pianist, plays classic theme of 'Love Story'
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ew Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): After showcasing her poetic skills, actor Kangana Ranaut surprised her fans on Tuesday by showing off her hidden talent for playing the piano.
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Allama Iqbal didn't present ideology of Pakistan, but of Greater Punjab: A
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London [UK], June 8 (ANI): Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) leader Altaf Hussain has said that poet Allama Iqbal did not present the ideology of Pakistan but of Greater Punjab for the protection of the interest of West Punjab.
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Farhan Akhtar congratulates father Javed Akhtar for becoming the first Ind
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New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI):Actor-director Farhan Akhtar is proud of his poet father Javed Akhtar becoming the first Indian to bag the Richard Dawkins Award.
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Ashutosh Gowariker congratulates Javed Akhtar for winning Richard Dawkins
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New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Film director Ashutosh Gowariker on Monday congratulated poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar for winning the prestigious Richard Dawkins award 2020.
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Javed Akhtar becomes first Indian to bag prestigious Richard Dawkins Award
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New Delhi (India), June 7 (ANI): Bollywood writer and lyricist Javed Akhtar has become the first Indian to win Richard Dawkins Award 2020 for critical thinking, advancing human progress and humanist values.
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Your 'Scars' talk about fight, invincible power: Tahira Kashyap pens power
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New Delhi (India), June 7 (ANI): On 'National Cancer Survivor Day', writer-director and cancer survivor, Tahira Kashyap has penned a powerful poem titled 'Scars' to encourage cancer survivors to proudly show off their scars, which represent 'indomitable spirit that can't be crushed by any fr
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Poet-Diplomat Abhay K delivers lecture on 'protecting environment through
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New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): On the occasion of World Environment Day, observed on Friday, in Indira Gandhi Nation Centre for the Arts (IGNCA's) Facebook live series titled "Vision of Arts for the Future in Post Covid Scenario", Dr.Ajay Kumar Mishra(Regional Director) IGNCA Regional Cen
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