Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], January 24: Calcutta now 'Kolkata' is known as the "Cultural Capital" of India. From humble informal conversations over evening tea to landmark events such as the Kolkata Book Fair and literary festivals, the city continues to nurture a vibrant culture of disco
New Delhi [India], January 22: On January 21, 2026, the book launch was held during the Atal Samaan Samaroh, an event organised by the Top Notch Foundation, which brought together dignitaries, achievers, and invited guests from various walks of life.
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.
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], January 17: A deeply reflective and intellectually stimulating session titled "When Gods Don't Matter" captivated audiences at the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) 2026 at the AAF Bagaan venue. The session marked the unveiling of poet and PR professional Jagdeep S
New Delhi [India], January 16: IoT Technology professional and debut novelist Kavya Arni, a Bengaluru native currently based in Reading, UK, has announced the release of her debut novel, The Second First . The book marks her transition from poetry and short fiction to long-form storytelling,
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
As part of the event, several schools from Kathmandu participated in Hindi poetry recitations and skits. Students presented poems on a range of thought-provoking themes, while artists from the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre also performed during the programme.
New Delhi [India], January 10: A journey rooted in craft, culture, and conscious creation. Some journeys begin quietly -- with a feeling, a spark, a moment of connection. For Mansi Agarwal, that moment came in Jaipur, where the elegance of art and the charm of culture often whisper inspirati
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 7: Renowned literary figure Urvashi Agrawal 'Urvi', who has been passionate about writing poems, songs, ghazals and couplets for many years, had dozens of her books well published and circulated among the lovers of Hindi Poetry and her published books ha
Addressing a public gathering here on Saturday, Ramdas Athawale said, "Devendra Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde have come together, and Mahayuti together has shut down all the businesses of Uddhav and Raj Thackeray."
On the eve of Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 101st birth anniversary, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described him as a leader who earned respect not because of power or position but due to his deeds, character and lifelong commitment to values.
New Delhi [India], December 12: In a world overflowing with words, The Love Story of a Logophile Volume 2 reminds us that some words don't just describe love, they become it. Through evocative poetry and short prose, Romi Dey explores the many dialects of the human heart, the kind spoken in