Brian Aldiss, renowned British science fiction writer passes away

Brian Aldiss (92), one of the most prolific and influential science fiction writers of the 20th century, has passed away in Oxford, England. Aldiss served in India and Burma with the British Army during World War II and later became ..

Vijay Nambisan (54), well-known poet, writer and journalist of India writing in English passes away

Vijay Nambisan (54), the well-known poet, writer and journalist of India writing in English, has passed away on August 10, 2017. He was the first-ever All India Poetry Champion in 1988 for his poem Madras Central. He co-authored a book ..

Bob Dylan wins 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature

American singer-songwriter, artist and writer Bob Dylan (75) has won the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature. He is the first American to win the prize since novelist Toni Morrison in 1993. The Swedish Academy has selected Dylan for this prestigious ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016

Indian Political Thought: Rabindranath Tagore

Rabindranath Tagore was a multifaceted thinker whose contributions spanned literature, philosophy, and education. He was a very important figure in Indian political thought, advocating for universalism and cultural identity. His works and ideas continue to resonate, influencing various movements and ..

Eminent Marathi literary scholar RC Dhere passes away

Renowned Marathi literary scholar Dr. Ramchandra Chintaman Dhere passed away after prolonged illness in Pune, Maharashtra. He was 86. He was an Insightful scholar who had unraveled the Cultural linkage between the past and the present through his path-breaking literally ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016

J M Sali awarded 2015 South East Asia Write Award

Indian-origin writer Jamaludeen Mohamed Sali from Singapore has been awarded prestigious 2015 South East Asia Write Award. The award was bestowed upon him at the annual ASEAN regional award for literary excellence in Bangkok, Thailand. About Jamaludeen Mohamed Sali Jamaludeen ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015

Indian Political Thought: Muhammad Iqbal

Muhammad Iqbal, a prominent philosopher, poet, and politician, played role in shaping Indian political thought in the early 20th century. His works and ideas have had a lasting impact on the cultural and political landscape of South Asia. Biographical Overview ..

Author Svetlana Alexievich wins 2015 Nobel Prize in Literature

Author Svetlana Alexievich of Belarus has been selected for prestigious 2015 Nobel Prize in Literature. The Swedish Academy has selected Svetlana for her polyphonic writings, courage and a monument to suffering. With this she became 14th women Literature Laureate and ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015