“I still chose to stay in India as it looks like my country”, Taslima Nasrin ‘Besharam’ now available in Hindi, published by Rajkamal Prakashan Newdelhi:15/1/19:In Asia’s largest book fair, author Taslima Nasrin’s launched ‘Besharam’ her sequel to the notable book ‘Lajja’ in Hindi at Rajkamal Prakashan’s Jalsaghar. Apart from Taslima Nasrin, Ashok Maheshwari, the MD of Rajkamal Prakashan and author Alpana ...

Bhubaneswar:15/1/19: Fakir Mohan Sahitya Parishad, a leading literary organisation of Balasore, has received “Vyasa Kabi Fakir Mohan Bhasa Samman” for the year 2018. Organisation  has  received     cash award of Rs 1 lakh along with a citation in a programme held in Bhubaneswar  on Janauary 14, on the occasion of birth anniversary celebration of Vyasa Kabi Fakir Mohan Senapati, father of Odia fiction. ...

Bhubaneswar:12/1/19: The fourth edition of the three-day Tata Steel Bhubaneswar Literary Meet (TSBLM) was inaugurated here today by poet Jayanta Mahapatra and Soumya Ranjan Patnaik, Rajya Sabha MP and Editor of ‘Sambad’. Mahapatra spoke about how poetry lets him understand reality. He also talked about how literature is becoming more accessible in the digital age. He encouraged budding authors to draw inspiration ...

Bhubaneswar, 09/01/2019In a historic step that is bound to leave a lasting impact on the cultural and sporting landscape, National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) today launched a slew of initiatives to promote cultural organisations and sporting talents in Odisha, to mark the 39thFoundation Day Celebrations. Padma Shri Manoj Das was bestowed with NALCO Lifetime Achievement Award while Shri NiranjanRath, Secretary, ...

Newdelhi:7/1/19: Former MP Baijayant Panda’s maiden book, “Lutyens’ Maverick – Ground Realities, Hard Choices and Tomorrow’s India” has been released in New Delhi this evening at the Nehru Memorial Museum & Library at Teen Murti Bhawan in New Delhi. The book launch event was organised by publishers Rupa Publications. Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, former Union Ministers Manish Tewari and Praful ...

Bhubaneswar:7/1/19: Eminent  writer  Manoj Das was conferred Nilimarani Award 2019 on Sunday, for his extraordinary contribution to the field of literature.After receiving the award Das said, “The award I received is on the memory of all mothers. There is no alternative of mother’s affection, for which mother is the symbol of belief.” Joining as the Chief Guest of the programme Prof. ...

  Newdelhi:5/1/19:Publications Division, Ministry of I&B is participating in the New Delhi World Book Fair being organized at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 5th to 13th January, 2019. Seven books brought out by the Division were released today during the World Book Fair by Secretary, Ministry of I&B Shri Amit Khare.The list of books released is as under: Bapu ke ashirwaad – a compilation ...

Bhubaneswar:5t/1/19: The regional nationalism is essential for a federal India which develops progressively into pan Indian nationalism, said eminent scholar Professor Indra Nath Choudhuri. Addressing at a Memorial Lecture on the occasion of former Chief Minister JB Patnaik’s 92nd birth anniversary held by the Sambad Group at Hotel Swosti Premium on Thursday in Bhubaneswar, the distinguished Cultural Administrator of India ...

Bhubaneswar:31/12/18:“Satadalare Yagnaseni” , a literary event with a difference organized by the reputed publication house,Adya Prakashanee, marked the release of the 100th edition of eminent writer Pratibha Ray’s epic novel, Yagnaseni i(Odia). The Chief Guest of the occasion, Dr.Sitakant Mahapatra released the 100th edition of Yagnaseni i in an exclusive ceremony at city Hotel among a galaxy of writers, translators, ...

Bhubaneswar:30/12/18:Pratibha Ray’s JAGYASENI (ODIA)  is stepping into its 100th edition .From  its first edition in 1984 it has been an eventful journey till its  100th edition  in 2018. This is a milestone moment for Adya Prakashanee . The book has been translated into various languages, including English, Hindi, Malayalam, Marathi, Assamese,Gujarati,Sanskrit, Bengali, Nepali and Hungarian. Pratibha Ray’s meteoric rise to national fame ...