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Renowned Marathi author Shubhangi Bhadbhade, known for biographical novels, passes away

July 28, 2025 3:39 pm

In March, Shubhangi Bhadbhade presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a pre-release copy of her novel Rajyogi, which traced his rise from an ordinary RSS worker to the prime minister.

Hidden in plain sight: What the White Lotus is really telling us through these 7 books

August 04, 2025 11:14 am

Between the palm trees and plot twists, it’s the books at The White Lotus that quietly reveal who these people really are.

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4 literary cameos you missed in Bollywood movies

August 01, 2025 11:01 am

From Catch-22 in Tamasha to The Alchemist in Queen, Bollywood films often hide powerful book cameos in frame. These blink-and-miss moments quietly reveal what a character is going through like identity, heartbreak, growth or hope.

Bestsellers to blockbusters: 5 iconic books that became Hollywood masterpieces

July 14, 2025 7:18 pm

Book-to-movie adaptations that captivated reader and viewers alike.

Mario Vargas Llosa: A tribute to a literary colossus

May 08, 2025 6:41 pm

"Even during my early days in Peru, I was drawn to Mario. His charisma, striking good looks and powerful influence on public discourse made him a figure of immense presence. I was eager to meet him and reached out for an appointment," writes retired diplomat Savitri Kunadi

'Swifterature': Belgian University launches Taylor-Swift inspired course

August 16, 2023 1:58 pm

The course titled "Literature: Taylor's Version" -- a reference to the singer's re-recorded album titles -- will be taught by British professor Elly McCausland. Due to start in the fall, it will be added to the master's degree in language and literature.

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Ruth Ozeki wins Women's Prize for Fiction

June 17, 2022 11:58 am

The Canadian-American author's prize-winning novel is about a boy who hears objects speaking to him. The award aims to celebrate women's creativity and get more men reading women writers

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Louise Erdrich among six finalists for literary Women's Prize

April 28, 2022 1:40 pm

Founded in 1996, the prize is open to female English-language writers from around the world. Previous winners include Zadie Smith, Tayari Jones and Maggie O’Farrell.

Zadie Smith to receive PEN America literary service award

March 12, 2022 7:18 am

Zadie Smith, 46, the youngest ever recipient of the literary prize, is known for novels "White Teeth" and "NW" and such essay collections as "Changing My Mind" and "Intimations."

Hanif Abdurraqib, Tom Lin receive Carnegie literary awards

January 24, 2022 6:32 pm

On Sunday, the library association awarded Abdurraqib the medal for excellence in nonfiction and gave the fiction prize to 25-year-old Tom Lin, the youngest ever Carnegie winner, for his debut novel “The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu.”

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Inter-university youth festival in Ludhiana strengthens cultural bond

January 22, 2016 8:39 am

Ludhiana,Jan 22 (ANI): Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana comes alive with the lively performances by students from North India. "Goonj-2016", the four-day long 31st Inter-University North Zone Youth Festival was organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs in collaboration with Association of Indian Universities (AIU). Some 1200 students from universities across North India participated in 26 events including folk and classical music, mimicry, theatre, quiz and literary activities. The best performers will represent the north zone in a national level youth festival to be held in Mysore city in Karnataka.

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