Bhopal, June 2 (IANS) In a heartfelt tribute to the celebrated Urdu poet Bashir Badr, the Madhya Pradesh government has announced the establishment of a literary award in his name to preserve and promote his rich literary legacy. The announcement was made by Culture Minister Dharmendra Singh Lodhi during his visit to the poet’s residence in Bhopal’s Eidgah Colony on Tuesday. Lodhi met with Badr’s grieving family members, including his wife Rahat Badr and son Tayyab Badr, to offer condolenc…
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Srinagar, May 30(IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha said on Saturday that those participating in the two-day literary festival in Srinagar will feel the cultural, intellectual and literary depth of Kashmir. L-G Sinha inaugurated the two-day literary festival at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar.He said that writers, poets and scholars play a greater role in shaping civilisations than institutions.L-G Sinha welcomed all guests who ha…
Mumbai, May 25 (IANS) Actor Ashutosh Rana penned a deeply emotional and heartfelt note for wife and actress Renuka Shahane as the couple celebrated 25 years of marriage onnthe 25th of May.Marking their silver jubilee anniversary, the actor, known for his supreme command over the Hindi language and literature, penned a heartfelt note in Hindi.The note further translated into English, reads, “Time filled with joy passes so quickly that one does not even realise when it went by. It feels as thoug…
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge marked the birth anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore on Saturday with a message reflecting on his philosophical and humanist legacy, quoting his thoughts on freedom of expression and dignity.Posting on X, Kharge quoted Tagore: “Nothing is worse than one section of the populace enslaving the opinions of another through force and against their will…”He further added, “Humble tributes to Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore on his …
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) On Pochishe Boishakh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid heartfelt tributes to Rabindranath Tagore, the world-renowned poet, writer, and Nobel Prize winner and said he enriched our society with new thought, creative energy and cultural confidence. “Today, on the special occasion of Pochishe Boishakh, we pay our heartfelt tributes to Gurudev Tagore. Gurudev Tagore was a writer, thinker and poet of extraordinary brilliance. He made a mark as an exceptional philos…
Patna, April 18 (IANS) In a remarkable discovery, 18 rare manuscripts have been unearthed from an ancient temple in Chandipur village under Warisaliganj block in Nawada district, triggering widespread interest across the region. The findings have been made under the Centre’s Gyan Bharatam Mission, with the digitisation process already underway.The manuscripts were discovered at the Shri Thakur Radha Raman Lal Ji Temple, a historic structure built in 1883 AD in Chandipur village.During an inspe…
Kohima, Feb 2 (IANS) Acting Nagaland Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Monday said that the state is endowed with extraordinary cultural wealth, vividly reflected in its diverse traditions, languages, folklore, music and rich artistic expressions. Bhalla on Monday presented the Governor’s Award for distinction in the fields of arts, music and literature 2025 at a formal ceremony held at Dr Imkongliba Ao Hall, Lok Bhavan in Kohima.Addressing the function, he emphasised that arts and literature in t…
Bengaluru, Jan 26 (IANS) Dr. S.G. Susheelamma and Dr. Suresh Hanagavadi, recipients of the Padma Shri awards from Karnataka for their contributions in their respective fields, on Monday shared their journeys with IANS and reflected on their commitment to social service.Dr Susheelamma, who established the Sumangali Seva Ashrama in Bengaluru and has worked for decades towards women empowerment, child protection and rural development, and Dr Suresh Hanagavadi, a professor at JJM Medical College and…
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta said on Sunday that language is not merely a medium of communication but a living bridge between our civilisational past and our democratic future. Addressing the Valedictory Session of the Third International Indian Language Conference, Gupta said that the history of Indian languages is a testament to continuity through diversity.He emphasised that languages in India have evolved through sustained interaction among communities, fait…
New Delhi, 2 Jan (IANS) The three-day ‘Shabdotsav 2026’, being held in the national capital, witnessed a vibrant display of creativity with noted luminaries bringing a unique blend of literature, music, and art in the respective fields. A wave of excitement filled the space at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium as a large number of students attended the cultural and literary festival and also shared their first-hand experiences.As the event kicked off, a big crowd comprising youth and college stu…