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Seeking veto over Sahitya Akademi awards, government targets one of the last bastions of intellectual freedom
December 19, 2025 4:50 pm
The culture ministry’s intervention, stalling the announcement of the awards, represents a direct assault on Akademi’s tradition of autonomy, signalling an end to the era of non-interference
24 writers receive Sahitya Akademi Award for 2023
March 13, 2024 10:56 am
The awards were given for literary works including nine books of poetry, six novels, five of short stories, three essays and one literary study.
Parliamentary panel suggests recipient consent to prevent return of awards over political reasons
July 25, 2023 3:43 pm
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture, which tabled a report in both Houses of Parliament on Monday, noted that “such return of awards undermines the achievements of other awardees and also impacts the reputation of the awards”.
Priya AS wins Sahitya Akademi prize for children's novel based on 2018 Kerala floods published by IE Malayalam
June 24, 2023 12:11 pm
On November 1, 2018, IE Malayalam, the Malayalam news portal of The Indian Express, began its children’s literature section with the publication of Perumazhayathe Kunjithalukal.
Sahitya Akademi announces winners of Bal Sahitya Puraskar, Yuva Puraskar
June 23, 2023 6:59 pm
In the Hindi language category of the same award, Suryanath Singh has been selected for his collection of short stories, 'Kotuk App'.
Four literary figures felicitated in Goa; among them, a wheelchair-bound writer who has MS
August 14, 2022 4:12 am
Garad, who has a Master’s degree in Konkani, said her first book Kavya Parmal — a collection of her poems — won her accolades and her book on “Stories for kids” was on its way and was expected to be released next month.
Delhi Confidential: CJI N V Ramana has a visit from a special guest
March 12, 2022 7:33 am
CJI N V Ramana had a special guest at his official residence on Friday – Sahitya Akademi award winner Gorati Venkanna.
Namita Gokhale, Tamil writer Ambai win Sahitya Akademi Award
December 31, 2021 4:13 am
This year, seven books of poetry, two novels, five short stories, two plays, one biography and autobiography, a book on criticism, and a poem were chosen for the award.
Veerappa Moily, Arundhathi Subramania, among others to receive Sahitya Akademi Award 2020
March 12, 2021 7:19 pm
The award, which will include a casket containing an engraved copper plaque, a shawl and an amount of Rs 1,00,000, will be presented at the award presentation function, which will be held at a later date.
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.
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