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From the verses of Batalvi to the ache of the diaspora, Arjan Dhillon soundtracks the soul of Punjab, past and present.

Arjan Dhillon: The bard bringing Punjabi poetry to the people

October 03, 2025 11:42 am

A modern musician becomes the conduit for the giants of Punjabi literature, from Shiv Kumar Batalvi to Surjit Patar.

The professor extraordinaire

January 18, 2020 5:11 pm

Professor Surjit Hans was bestowed with the Punjab Sahitya Akademi and Chandigarh Sahitya Akademi awards for his contribution to Punjabi language and literature.

Way with Words

September 16, 2018 1:00 am

The Dhahan Prize, which awards exemplary literature in Punjabi, announces winners from India, Pakistan, and Canada

Kolkata to explore Ghadar impact on Bengali literature

November 07, 2014 9:16 am

The seminar also aims at commemorating the landing of the ship Komagata Maru at Budge Budge in Kolkata on September 27, 1914.

Wounds We Reap

December 07, 2013 5:43 am

The glimmer of hope the writer highlights is affirmed by the dedication To the defenders of humanity.

Creative Strokes

September 18, 2013 5:39 am

With interactions,contests and an online initiative,Punjab Sahit Akademi has kickstarted a cultural movement of sorts

Punjab Sahit Akademi: Hectic

April 02, 2012 3:22 am

The process for filing nominations is on for the polls to the literary body while April 5 has been fixed as the date for withdrawal of nominations.

Dr Noor,doyen of Punjabi literature,is no more

February 11, 2011 12:22 am

With the passing away of Dr Sutinder Singh Noor,70,Punjab has lost a doyen of Punjabi literature.

The Past Word

December 19, 2010 5:09 am

It was the urge to share stories that led Nirupama Dutt to pen Stories of the Soil.

More research should be undertaken in Punjabi literature

February 05, 2010 4:12 am

A lecture on The present status of Punjabi language and Sikh studies in North America was held at the University School of Open Learning on Thursday.

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