Vinod Kumar Shukla, Jnanpith Award-Winning Hindi Writer, Passes Away at 89

Shukla was awarded the 59th Jnanpith Award, the highest literary honour in India, in 2024.

Nalanda: Bihar Governor and MP Shashi Tharoor inaugurate Nalanda Literature Festival 2025

Bihar Governor also speaking to the media, expressed his happiness over the gathering of literature lovers and art lovers in good numbers.

Prof. Ghosh described the festival as “a tribute to India's ancient knowledge, scientific insight and holistic healthcare practices.”

He viewed it as recognition of the universal message of the festival: hope over despair, harmony over division, and light for all.

The gifting of the Gita serves as an important diplomatic signal also.

These cultural demonstrations reflect public sentiment that sees Russia as a long-time ally.

The saffron flag conveys a message of dignity, unity, and cultural continuity, embodying the ideals of Ram Rajya, the release said.

Baba Banda Singh Bahadur is credited with leading one of the most significant agrarian uprisings in Punjab.

People worldwide are gearing up to bid farewell to 2023

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam presented the esteemed award