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Zhao Jiang is China’s first Tamil author

Zhao Jiang or Kalaimakal has become first Chinese author to write a book in Tamil. She has authored a book titled “China’s Travel Attractions” which introduces the reader...

January 20, 2013    Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Marathi writer Jyotsna Deodhar passed away

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...

January 19, 2013    Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Pratibha Ray to get 2011 Jnanpith Award

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...

January 1, 2013    Awards, Honours & Persons in News

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

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...

January 1, 2013    Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Jeet Thayil among 24 selected for Sahitya Akademi Awards 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...

December 26, 2012

“Life of Pi” :: Yann Martel

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...

December 3, 2012

Yuvi- Book on Cricketer Yuvraj Singh

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...

November 23, 2012    Awards, Honours & Persons in News

'Spy Princess' Noor Inayat Khan honored by UK

UK honored and remembered the sacrifice of Ms Noor Inayat Khan by unveiling a bronze bust of hers at the central London Gordon Square Gardens near the house...

November 10, 2012    Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Roberto Saviano : PEN-Pinter award for Courage 2011

The PEN/Pinter Prize was established in 2009 in memory of the Nobel-winning playwright Harold Pinter. The Prize is awarded annually to a British writer or a writer resident...

December 7, 2011

Current Affairs: October 11, 2011

PEN-Pinter award for Courage: A Writer in hiding wins Britain’s 2011 PEN-Pinter International Writer of Courage Award won by Roberto Saviano. Roberto Saviano is an Italian writer living...

October 11, 2011