Arts and Literature

Import Ban On Salman Rushdie’s Satanic Verses Lifted As Original Order Gone ‘Missing’

Salman Rushdie | Nov 08, 2024

The writ petition against the CBIC had been filed by an individual named Sandipan Khan, who was reportedly seeking to import the book..

“Reading Rumours” Of Mappila Women Writers “Around The Sufrah”

Mappila Women Writers | Oct 06, 2024

An exhibition in Calicut titled Reading Rumours seeks to shine a long-overdue spotlight on the forgotten Mappila women writers of Ker..

Celebration Of Literature And Culture, Riyadh International Book Fair Begins

Saudi Arabia Tourism | Sep 27, 2024

The book fair curated under the theme "Riyadh Reads" will run until October 5.

Arundhati Roy Wins Global Award For 'Courageous Writers At Risk'

Arundhati Roy | Aug 16, 2024

Along with Roy, Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi has also been named for the award.

Calligrapher Honours Shashi Tharoor With Intricate Art

Calligraphy | Aug 16, 2024

Suresh D Nair is an Associate Creative Director at Organic BPS Pvt based in Cochin, Kerala and has been know..

Legendary Indian Classical Dancer Yamini Krishnamurthy Dies At 83

yamini krishnamurthy | Aug 03, 2024

Yamini Krishnamurti, legendary Indian classical dancer, died today at Delhi's Apollo Hospital aged 83.

Karthumbi Umbrellas Of Kerala Mentioned By PM Modi In Mann Ki Baat

Karthumbi Umbrella | Jun 30, 2024

Karthumbi Umbrellas is a product of the Muduga, Irula, and Kurmba tribes of Palakkad district in Kerala. The manufacturing of this um..

Arundhati Roy Awarded 2024 PEN Pinter Prize

Arundhati Roy | Jun 27, 2024

Roy was chosen as the 2024 PEN Pinter Prize winner in April by a panel of judges including Ruth Borthwick, Chair of English PEN; acto..

Ramcharitmanas, Panchatantra, And Sahṛdayāloka-Locana Enter UNESCO's Memory Of The World Register

Arts and Literature | May 14, 2024

Confirming the country"s rich heritage and cultural legacy, Ramcharitmanas, Panchatantra, and Sahrdayaloka-L..

Fact, Film and Fiction: The Timeline

Arts and Literature | May 12, 2024

Blake Snyder talks about how to structure a film to guide the anticipation of a viewer, in his book on scrip..

KT Rama Rao Assures Support To Padma Shri Awardee Who Now Works as a Daily Wager

Arts and Literature | May 03, 2024

Taking cognizance of the matter to the plight of  Darshanam Mogulaiah, K. T. Rama Rao, a member of the Tela..

AIIS Book Prizes Awarded To Darshana Mini and Vibhuti Ramachandran

Arts and Literature | Apr 06, 2024

American Institute of Indian Studies (AIIS) Book Prizes have been awarded to Darshana Mini and Vibhuti Ramachandran. The Edward Camer..