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High honour, deep divide: When Tamil poet Vairamuthu won the Jnanpith Award
March 16, 2026 4:14 am
He has been a leading lyricist in the Tamil film industry for 4 decades, and has also been accused by several women during the #MeToo movement in India. Vairamuthu getting India’s highest literary honour has sparked a heated debate.
At literary giant Vinod Kumar Shukla's final farewell, Chhattisgarh CM lends a shoulder
December 25, 2025 5:20 am
Noted poet Kumar Vishwas, who also visited Shukla’s residence, told reporters that Shukla’s death marks the end of an era in Indian poetry.
‘A storyteller of hope & light’: Vinod Kumar Shukla wins Jnanpith award
March 23, 2025 7:42 am
He said in a statement after the announcement, “I’ve seen a lot (in life), heard a lot and felt a lot but I could write only a little"
Hindi writer Vinod Kumar Shukla becomes first from Chhattisgarh to win ‘Jnanpith Award’ -- ‘So much to write yet so little time’
March 22, 2025 9:32 pm
The Jnanpith Award is the highest literary honour of India given to writers who have excelled in literature in different Indian languages.
Gulzar, Sanskrit scholar Rambhadracharya selected for Jnanpith Award
February 18, 2024 10:30 am
Gulzar is known for his works in Hindi cinema and is considered one of the finest Urdu poets of this era.
Jnanpith Award presented to Assamese poet Nilamani Phookan
April 12, 2022 11:21 am
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the Chairperson of Jnanpith Selection Board Pratibha Ray handed over the trophy, cheque and other mementos to the 88-year-old celebrated poet, known for his pro-people writings.
Bold imagery, innovative use of words hallmark of Jnanpith winner Nilmani Phookan Jr
December 10, 2021 12:49 pm
A socially conscious poet, Phookan experimented for decades with thoughts and words since he began writing in the 1950s, and continued to do so till two years ago, when ill-health forced him to stop his pen from creating more poetry.
Explained: Who are Nilmani Phookan Jr and Damodar Mauzo, the winners of Jnanpith Award?
December 09, 2021 10:47 am
India’s highest literary award, the annual Jnanpith is bestowed on writers for "their outstanding contribution towards literature".
Assam poet and Konkani novelist receive Jnanpith Award
December 09, 2021 10:48 am
Assamese poet Nilmani Phookan Jr and Konkani novelist Damodar Mauzo received the award for “their outstanding contribution to literature”.
Malayalam poet Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri passes away at 94
October 15, 2020 4:16 pm
A Padma Shri awardee, Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri is also known for his critical essays, short stories and other literary works. His works have been translated into multiple languages.
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