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Vidya Bal-Social Activist, Feminist passed away

January 31, 2020

The Veteran Feminist, Social Activist and writer passed away in private nursing home on January 30, 2020. She was known for her heroic oppressive practices involving women. She was a forefront fighter for women equality with men Highlights In 2016, she approached Mumbai High Court demanding enforcement of law to allow women in all Hindu ..

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Mahesh Elkunchwar to be honoured with META Lifetime Achievement Award

February 27, 2019

Eminent Indian playwright Mahesh Elkunchwar has been chosen for META Lifetime Achievement Award 2019. The award would be conferred on March 12 during the Mahindra Theater Festival. Mahesh Elkunchwar Mahesh Elkunchwar is regarded as one of the progressive playwrights of the country and is critically-acclaimed and widely-known for having experimented with a wide range of drama and ..

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Eminent Marathi writer Bhalchandra Nemade selected for Jnanpith Award 2014

February 6, 2015

Eminent Marathi writer Bhalchandra Nemade has been selected for Jnanpith Award 2014. He is the 4th Marathi writer to receive the honour and is the 50th recipient of Jnanpith award. With this award he joined the league of noted Marathi writers who have won Jnanpith award. They are Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar (1974) for his work ..

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