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.
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.
December 09, 2021 10:47 am
India’s highest literary award, the annual Jnanpith is bestowed on writers for "their outstanding contribution towards literature".
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”.
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.
June 13, 2019 10:04 am
Amitav Ghosh, who spent his formative years in India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka and studied in Delhi, Oxford and Alexandria, is known for creating rich literature out of the blind spots of history.
June 12, 2017 9:34 am
Reddy was awarded the prestigious Jnanpith award in 1988 for his poetic work Visvambara which was also translated in three other languages.
May 06, 2015 1:59 am
The state culture department has roped in some of the most renowned Marathi artists to perform.
February 10, 2015 1:04 am
Nativism debate in literature, sparked most recently by a Marathi author’s remarks, is so last century.
October 25, 2013 1:58 am
Professor Singh,a noted Punjabi writer and novelist,has also been awarded the Padma Shri Award for his literary works.