Pune to host 100th Marathi Sahitya Sammelan
Pune will host the historic 100th All India Marathi Literary Conference. The event will honor past presidents with Rs 1 lakh each and aims to celebrate Marathi literature's global legacy. Read more.
Pune will host the historic 100th All India Marathi Literary Conference. The event will honor past presidents with Rs 1 lakh each and aims to celebrate Marathi literature's global legacy. Read more.
Karnataka's Kodava Sahitya Academy holds crucial meeting in Virajpet to strategize for including the Kodava language in the Constitution's Eighth Schedule. Community leaders and officials unite for this historic demand.
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde pledges Marathi book libraries at ST terminuses, reduced GST on publications, and assures no Hindi compulsion in schools at the 99th Akhil Bhartiya Sahitya Sammelan in Satara.
The 17th Belagavi District Kannada Sahitya Sammelana, presided by writer SV Mali, unfolds on Jan 10-11 in Harugeri. Get details on the schedule, dignitaries, and events.
UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak honored former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee as a leader with no enemies at a Lucknow event. He praised Vajpayee's statesmanship, poetry, and role in forming NDA. Read more.
A heartfelt tribute to acclaimed Hindi writer Vinod Kumar Shukla, exploring his unique literary voice that finds magic in everyday life. Discover his journey and lasting impact.
The 99th Akhil Bhartiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan in Satara witnessed high drama: an ink attack on the president and a ban on black shirts. Award-winning author barred. Details inside.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis clarifies Marathi will remain the only compulsory language, addressing the three-language policy debate. Details on the Jadhav committee and opposition reactions.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis apologized for being on phone at a literary meet in Satara, explaining he was managing BJP rebels in municipal polls. Details inside.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis disclosed he was frequently on the phone persuading civic poll rebels to withdraw during a literary meet. He also paid attention to the speeches. Read the full story.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis declares Marathi will be the only compulsory language in the state. He also apologised for phone use during a literary event, citing poll management.
The Beary Sahitya Sammelan literary conference is set to take place in Mangaluru taluk on January 4, 2026, featuring a grand presidential procession. Discover the cultural significance and key details of the event.
A 12-year-old tabla prodigy from Canada, Yajur Vashisht, fulfills his mother's dream by performing at the historic 147th Harivallabh Sangeet Sammelan in Jalandhar, showcasing his musical legacy.
The 99th Akhil Bhartiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan kicks off in Satara from Jan 1-4. CM Fadnavis, Mridula Garg to attend. Details on events, parking, and preparations inside.
As Shrilal Shukla's 100th birth anniversary approaches, his Sahitya Akademi-winning novel 'Raag Darbari' continues to expose power structures and village politics with sharp satire, remaining a must-read for understanding contemporary India.
Nashik's Kumbh Mela Authority proposes merging the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan's centenary with Simhastha Kumbh to boost cultural exchange. Read how this fusion aims to transform the event.
Adani Group's Kishore Alva announces collaboration with Tulu Sahitya Academy to display Tulu language and culture visuals at Mangaluru International Airport. Read about the initiative to preserve heritage.
Andhra CM N Chandrababu Naidu says Lord Hanuman's strength beats Superman, Arjuna outshines Iron Man. He urges youth to learn from Ramayana, Mahabharata instead of Western narratives.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat asserts science and dharma are not contradictory but seek truth via different methods. He spoke at the Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan in Tirupati. Read his full vision.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat asserts India's global rise is certain but must be guided by responsibility to offer a meaningful, humane model to the world, not just material advancement. Read his full vision.
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu, at a science conclave in Tirupati, urged youth to embrace Indian epics over Western superheroes, highlighting Hanuman and Arjuna. He also credited Vajpayee and Modi for national development.
Sahitya Akademi awardee Kashinath Singh expresses deep pain over Varanasi's transformation into a spectacle, fearing loss of its essence. Read his poignant critique.
Celebrated Hindi author Vinod Kumar Shukla, winner of Sahitya Akademi and Jnanpith awards, died in Raipur at 88. Explore his unique literary legacy and iconic works.
In a 2025 classroom, students discover the timeless magic of Vinod Kumar Shukla's Sahitya Akademi-winning novel, 'Deewar Mein Ek Khidki Rahti Thhi,' finding relevance in an AI-driven world. Explore the power of great literature.
Renowned educationist Prof S Prabhakar, founding principal of SDM College Ujire, passed away at 90. Explore his legacy in rural education and literature.
Eminent Hindi writer Vinod Kumar Shukla, recipient of the 59th Jnanpith Award, passed away at AIIMS Raipur on December 23, 2025. Remembering his legacy of simplicity and magic realism in literature.
Senior Kashmiri theatre artists gathered in Srinagar for the first time in two decades to discuss the future of the Valley's rich dramatic tradition and its struggle to attract youth.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath accused previous governments of destroying state cooperatives. He announced a 'One District, One Cooperative Bank' model and ₹4,700 crore relief for depositors.
Celebrating 40 years of Silent Valley National Park, a pristine rainforest saved by a historic people's movement. Discover the story of its protection and its vital role in India's ecology.
The 88th All India Kannada Literary Festival, slated for Ballari, faces indefinite delay due to leadership turmoil and financial concerns. Writers protest as the event's fate hangs on a court verdict.