Banu Mushtaq's short story collection 'Heart Lamp' becomes first Kannada book to win the International Booker Prize

May 21, 2025

Indian writer, women activist Banu Mushtaq scripted history by winning the International Booker prize for the short story anthology, Heart Lamp in 2025. It...

Chief Minister of Karnataka Siddaramaiah orders tax exemption for 'Daredevil Mustafa'

Jun 15, 2023

The Chief Minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah has ordered tax exemption for Shashank Sohgal's Kannada film 'Daredevil Mustafa'. It is based on a short story...

Kashmiri doctor transforms lives through written word: Dr Mohammad Younis Dar's literary journey

Jun 02, 2023

Dr Mohammad Younis Dar, a prominent figure in the medical field, has recently showcased his versatility as a writer with the release of his...

Assamese poet Nilmani Phukan, Konkani writer Damodar Mauzo win Jnanpith Awards

Dec 07, 2021

New Delhi [India], December 7 : Noted Assamese poet Nilmani Phukan won the 56th Jnanpith Award and Konkani short story writer and novelist Damodar...

Oscars 2021: Keith Gomes' 'Shameless' is India's official entry for short film

Nov 28, 2020

New Delhi [India], November 28 : Writer-director Keith Gomes' short film 'Shameless' has been selected as India's official entry at the 93rd Oscars in...

Vidya Balan reaches at film director Pradeep Sarkar's residence for 'Antim Darshan'

Mar 24, 2023

The actor was dressed in a white-salwar kameez and wore a black shade. Vidya started her career in hindi films with Pradeep Sarkar's 'Parineeta'...