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A diary deciphering project ends up scripting graphic noir on elusive Assamese litterateur

November 20, 2019 7:33 am

'The Real Mr Barkotoki', published by Speaking Tiger, follows a fantastical journey across time and space to piece together the mystifying life of Assamese litterateur, Munin Barkotoki

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Nirmala Sitharaman quotes Tamil poem in her Budget speech; here is what it means

July 07, 2019 1:53 pm

While delivering her maiden Budget, Nirmala Sitharaman quoted a verse from the poem ‘Purananuru’, a Tamil Sangam-era literature piece which deals with the life of a King.

Once Upon a Time: A co-working space in Pune comes alive with stories from Indian literature

April 20, 2019 12:40 pm

The event, held earlier this month, featured storytellers, timeless tales and an involved audience.

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From Pride and Prejudice To Don Quixote: Must read graphic novel adaptations of classic literature

December 08, 2018 1:56 pm

In case you want to cut down on the time that reading a classic literature demands and enjoy illustrations along with the text, we have compiled a list of classic books that are now available in the form of graphic books for you to enjoy.

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A forgotten tale: how the first Nagamese book is seeking a reprint

November 29, 2018 6:00 pm

Navamalati Chakraborty’s “Nagaland” was the first Nagamese book ever written, and subsequently forgotten. It might be brought back to life.

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Emperor forever

August 02, 2018 12:05 am

On his 138th birth anniversary, Munshi Premchand remains as relevant to our times as he was to his own era. Perhaps more so

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Nobel Prize for Literature will not be awarded this year; here's why

May 04, 2018 2:33 pm

It would be the first time since World War Two that the Academy has failed to award a Nobel Prize for Literature. There were no awards between 1940 and 1943 while the American novelist William Faulkner received his prize a year late in 1950.

Chandrasekhar Rath, doyen of Odia literature, passes away

February 09, 2018 10:51 pm

Governor of Odisha S C Jamir described Chandrasekhar Rath's demise as a great loss to Odia literature. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and people from all walks of life paid tributes to Rath after his body arrived at his residence.