Sahitya Akademi

Leading English Poet from Odisha, Jayant Mahapatra, has shocked everyone by deciding to return the 'Padma Shri' award received in 2009 over the alleged "rising intolerance" in the country. He took the decision at a time when the debate was…

Under pressure from several quarters for maintaining silence over the murder of Sahitya Akademi awardee MM Kalburgi, the Executive Board of Sahitya Akademi passed a resolution, condemning the killing and also urged the writers to take back…

New Delhi, Oct 23: Nearly 100 writers took out a peaceful march here on Friday to protest against increasing intolerance in the country. Writers from across the country gathered at Shri Ram Centre near Mandi House and marched towards…

New Delhi, Oct 21: Famed author Vikram Seth says that he would return his award, if the Sahitya Akademi fails to protect the lives and rights of writers. "I will return the award almost certainly if this institution fails to protect or…

Renowned Odia Writers and Poets tried to show the Mirror to the Sahitya Akademi Award winners, who have returned their awards recently. "Writers should use pen to lodge their protest. After earning name and fame for years, they should…

Urdu Poet Munawwar Rana, who hails from Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh, was brought by ABP News TV channel to return his Sahitya Akademi Award on a scripted live show. Rana carried the Award and a cheque of Rs 1 lakh and waited for his turn…

Kolkata, Oct 14: Noted Bengali poet Mandakranta Sen on Wednesday returned her Sahitya Akademi Young Writers Special Award to protest against what she described as intolerance and communalism in the society. Sen received the award in 2004…