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NEW DELHI: Padma Viswanathan, a Canadian-American writer of Indian-origin, has made it to the 2026 International Booker Prize shortlist as the English translator of a Portuguese language novella. "On Earth As It Is Beneath" by Brazilian author Ana Paula Maia, described by judges as a "brutal, haunting and hypnotic novella set in a remote Brazilian penal colony, where the boundaries between justice and cruelty collapse", is among the six worldwide contenders for the coveted literary honour. The ...Read More >
GUWAHATI, April 3: Dr Kuladhar Saikia on Thursday joined as the editor of Assamese literary magazine Gariyoshi, marking a significant addition to the State's literary landscape. Dr Saikia, a Sahitya Akademi Award winning litterateur and former DGP of Assam, has authored 26 short story collections, six plays, a novel and two telefilms. If a River and Painting of the Sky and Other Stories are two of his short story collections in English. Some of his books have been published by Sahitya Akademi a ...Read More >
New Delhi: Padma Viswanathan, a Canadian-American author of Indian origin, has earned a place on the 2026 International Booker Prize shortlist for her English translation of Brazilian writer Ana Paula Maia's Portuguese novella 'On Earth As It Is Beneath.' Described by judges as a "brutal, haunting and hypnotic novella set in a remote Brazilian penal colony, where the boundaries between justice and cruelty collapse," the book is among six global entries for the prestigious award. The £50,000 pr ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Padma Viswanathan, a Canadian-American writer of Indian-origin, has made it to the 2026 International Booker Prize shortlist as the English translator of a Portuguese language novella. "On Earth As It Is Beneath" by Brazilian author Ana Paula Maia, described by judges as a "brutal, haunting and hypnotic novella set in a remote Brazilian penal colony, where the boundaries between justice and cruelty collapse", is among the six worldwide contenders for the coveted literary honour. The ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Padma Viswanathan, a Canadian-American writer of Indian-origin, has made it to the 2026 International Booker Prize shortlist as the English translator of a Portuguese language novella. "On Earth As It Is Beneath" by Brazilian author Ana Paula Maia, described by judges as a "brutal, haunting and hypnotic novella set in a remote Brazilian penal colony, where the boundaries between justice and cruelty collapse", is among the six worldwide contenders for the coveted literary ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 28: Actor Siddharth compiled a beautiful, heartfelt poem dedicated to wife Aditi Rao Hydari as he wished her on birthday. The 'Rang De Basanti' actor uploaded some candid photos of Aditi on his official Instagram handle. He also shared some heart-melting words for the 'Heeramandi' actress that went like this, "My love was born today (red heart emoji) Reacting to the post, Aditi commented, 'My Siddhuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu bestest! (red heart emojis) Come back soon (teary-eyed and red he ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 29: Bodhi Tree Multimedia Ltd (NSE: BTML | BSE: 543767 | INE0EEJ01023), one of India leading content production houses, announced signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Amit Khan Content Hub (AKCH), the creative venture founded by celebrated novelist Amit Khan. The partnership will jointly develop and produce premium content across television and OTT platforms. A Synergy of Strengths This collaboration brings together BTML proven capabilitie ...Read More >
Kozhikode (Kerala), Sep 14 (PTI) Congress leader and MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday met several prominent personalities from cultural, literary and religious spheres in Wayanad constituency, which also covers parts of Kozhikode district, party sources said. Priyanka, accompanied by Congress leader K Praveen Kumar, visited writer and linguist M N Karassery at his residence in Kozhikode. The interaction lasted for about an hour, according to party leaders. She later called on Dr Muhammad Abd ...Read More >
PNN Gurgaon (Haryana) [India], July 19: The spotlight shone brightly at the Leela Ambience Mall, Gurgaon, as the grand finale of Mrs World International 2025 Season 3 unfolded in an unforgettable celebration of strength, elegance, and transformation. This year's edition was particularly momentous, as it marked 11 iconic years of Glamour Gurgaon, a platform that has redefined the narrative of beauty and empowered thousands of women to dream, evolve, and shine on a global stage. Bringing togethe ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Zain Durrani has shared that being an actor in the Hindi film industry is like being constantly on for a competitive exam. Talking about some of the toughest rejections or obstacles he has faced while trying to find his footing in Bollywood, Zain told IANS: "You don't come from having learnt to face the rejections here. You learn by facing them day in and day out. Being an actor is like you're constantly on for competitive exams and whether you have a job or ...Read More >
Aizawl: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has officially declared the ancient menhirs of Lianpui village in Mizoram's Champhai district, as a 'monument of national importance'. The announcement, made on July 14, follows a public notification issued on February 9 under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. As no objections were received during the two-month notice period, the notification was finalised. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz an ...Read More >
LOS ANGELES: Indian actor Freida Pinto is set to headline Unaccustomed Earth, a series adaptation of author Jhumpa Lahiri's short story collection of the same title. The project was announced by streaming service Netflix in April and will feature eight episodes, according to entertainment news outlet Variety. Pinto, known for starring in critically-acclaimed and award-winning movies such as "Slumdog Millionaire", "Rise of the Planet of the Apes", "You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger" and "Love ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Freida Pinto is all set to star in streaming giant Netflix's upcoming series "Unaccustomed Earth," an adaptation of the Jhumpa Lahiri short story collection. Pinto will play Parul Chaudhury in the series, which was originally announced in April. As previously reported, Netflix has commissioned eight episodes, reports variety.com. The official tagline for the show states that it is "an epic, soapy, and culturally vibrant drama about a tight-knit Indian A ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi govt has announced a city-wide rollout of underground electric wiring as part of a Rs 100-crore initiative. The move aims to ensure a safer, cleaner and uninterrupted power supply for residents across the capital, chief minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday while launching the city's first pilot project of underground wiring in Shalimar Bagh.Gupta said the work at her constituency Shalimar Bagh would be completed in approximately three months. At least 5,500 families residing in ...Read More >
Kolkata: Retired schoolteacher Mousumi Banerjee from Siliguri, former banker Goutam Roychowdhury from Behala, and guitarist Neeta Dutta of Kasba didn't know each other even two months ago. Bound by a common thread and a new calling, when the three, along with 15 others, took to the stage on Saturday evening, they left the audience awestruck with their courage, resilience and hope.Presented by Medica Oncology in association with Natyaanan, the show opened with Arya-Anarya to rousing applause from ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 12 (PTI) The 2025 edition of the Venice Film Festival is set to showcase a 4K restored version of "Do Bigha Zamin", the 1953 classic directed by acclaimed filmmaker Bimal Roy. The announcement coincides with the legendary filmmaker's 116th birth anniversary. Presented under the Venice Classics section, "Do Bigha Zamin", titled "Two Acres of Land" in English, has been selected among a distinguished lineup of restored cinematic masterpieces, which also includes "Matador" by Pedro Alm ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Santosh Singh's romantic drama Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, based on Ruskin Bond's classic short story The Eyes Have It released in theatres on July 11. The film marks the much-talked-about debut of Shanaya Kapoor, daughter of actor Sanjay Kapoor, and pairs her opposite critically acclaimed actor Vikrant Massey. With music by Vishal Mishra and presented by Zee Studios and Mini Films, the movie promises a blend of romance, introspection, and emotional depth. But now that the film is final ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Sanjay Kapoor and Maheep Kapoor's daughter Shanaya Kapoor will officially be a movie star after the theatrical release of her debut movie "Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan" on July 11th. Ahead of the release, filmmaker Karan Johar gave a shoutout to Shanaya, welcoming her to the movies. KJo took to his Instagram and posted a couple of unseen photos of Shanaya with her family, along with a poster of "Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan". Karan revealed that he has seen Sanjay an ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Zain Durrani, who is gearing up for the release of his next "Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan," said that the most challenging part for him in the movie is that he was finalised quite literally at the last minute. Talking about the most challenging part of 'Aakhon Ki Gutaakhiyaan' for him, Zain told IANS: "The most challenging part was that I was finalised quite literally at the last minute. 5 days before I started filming. But overcoming it wasn't such a big tas ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Saanand Verma has opened up about how Hema Malini's iconic character Basanti from "Sholay" served as the inspiration behind his role in the upcoming film "Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan." He revealed that he drew cues from Malini's iconic portrayal of Basanti. Speaking about his character and preparation for the role Saanand shared, "My character is named Shauki Lal -- the name itself is quite quirky and fun. He's a cheerful, light-hearted driver who just can't st ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Can a story written 75 years ago still stir hearts in today's world of fast-paced love? Shanaya Kapoor's debut film Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan might just have the answer. The upcoming romantic drama marks long-awaited and much delayed Bollywood debut of Sanjay Kapoor and Maheep Kapoor's daughter Shanaya Kapoor. Directed by Santosh Singh and co-written by Singh himself along with Mansi Bagla and acclaimed screenwriter Niranjan Iyengar, the film is a screen adaptation of Ruskin Bond's sho ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 2 (PTI) Actor Vikrant Massey is back after a break and says he has more clarity about what he wants to do in life -- both personal and professional -- going forward. The "12th Fail" star had last year announced a hiatus from acting to focus on his family and health. The break, he said, should not be misinterpreted as his retirement. "My break is over. I took it for six months. I've far more clarity in everything, not just in my profession but in my personal life as well. Acting is ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Vikrant Massey has opened up about his experience working with debutant Shanaya Kapoor in "Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan." The actor shared how her dedication and hard work helped break the nepotism stereotype often associated with star kids. When asked what he learned from Shanaya during the shooting of the romantic drama, Vikrant Massey spoke highly of her commitment and sincerity. He told IANS, "I've learned a lot from her too. But what truly inspired me was her com ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Vikrant Massey, who is currently holidaying in Naples, Italy with his family, shared a picture of him busy doing "monkey business" with his son Vardaan. Vikrant took to Instagram, where he shared two images of him sitting outdoors in a cafe with his son Vardaan sitting on his lap. The toddler looks adorable wearing a large sun hat with polka dots. Meanwhile, Vikrant is seen smiling while looking at his son in the second image. "Just a little monkey busines ...Read More >
Bengaluru, May 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday congratulated Banu Mushtaq for winning the International Booker Prize for her Kannada short story collection, describing the win as historic. Taking to social media X, Rahul Gandhi stated, "Banu Mushtaq's International Booker win for 'Hridaya Deepa' or 'Heart Lamp' is a historic moment -- for Kannada literature, and for India. It's a proud affirmation that stories from the margins, when told with sincerity, can move th ...Read More >
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