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Marathi writer Jyotsna Deodhar passed away

January 19, 2013

Acclaimed Marathi writer Jyotsna Deodhar (86) passed away. She also worked as an All India Radio (AIR) programme producer, Deodhar authored over 40 books which included novels and short stories that won her critical applaud. Her novels include ‘Ghar Gangechya ..

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Pratibha Ray to get 2011 Jnanpith Award

January 1, 2013

Pratibha Ray who is a famous Oriya novelist has been chosen for the prestigious Jnanpith award for the year 2011 in recognition to her contribution to the field of Indian literature. She will be the fourth Oriya author to get ..

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“Gangnam Style” – Collins dictionary’s words of the year

January 1, 2013

Collins dictionary has named “Gangnam Style”, as one of the top 12  words of the year, one word from each month. The Gangnam Style video also entered Guiness World Records for being most watched YouTube video starring Korean singer ‘Psy’. ..

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Jeet Thayil among 24 selected for Sahitya Akademi Awards 2012

December 26, 2012

Jeet Thayil, whose novel Narcopolis was nominated for the Booker, has  been one among the 24 authors selected for Sahitya Akademi Awards 2012. He was selected for his poetry collection ‘These Errors are Correct’ in English. About Sahitya Akademi Award ..

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“Life of Pi” :: Yann Martel

December 3, 2012

Life of Pi is a 2012 American adventure drama film. Based on the famous novel ‘Life of  Pi’. Directed by: Ang Lee The film stars Irrfan Khan, Gérard Depardieu, Tabu, Suraj Sharma, and Adil Hussain. Who is Yann Martel? Yann ..

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Yuvi- Book on Cricketer Yuvraj Singh

November 23, 2012

Yuvi: The book on Indian Cricketer Yuvraj Singh written by Makarand Waingankar.  The book illustrates the cricketing career of Yuvraj Singh and how tough he is, how he challenged fought with Cancer in his life.

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