Versatile Kannada writer-critic GS Amur dies at 95
Amur passed away in his sleep at his residence, a family member told reporters. The litterateur, known for his proficiency in both Kannada and English, was a recipient of several prestigious honours, including the Sahitya Akademi Award, the Rajyotsava Award and the Bharatiya Bhasha Award.
Sep 29, 2020, 07:40 AM IST
DNA Analysis of Munshi Premchand
Here's the DNA Analysis of Munshi Premchand. To know more watch the video.
Jul 31, 2019, 22:46 PM IST
There is a difference between expression and aggression: Prasoon Joshi
The writer said the 'towering presence' of film stars has decreased today.
Dec 17, 2017, 16:55 PM IST
Saif keen to pen comedy, horror or political satire
At the launch of Soha's book 'The perils of Being Moderately Famous' here on Tuesday, Saif was asked about the kind of book he wants to write if he plans to.
Dec 13, 2017, 15:20 PM IST
'Wonder Woman 2' enlists 'Expendables' writer
Dave Callaham has joined Patty Jenkins and Geoff Johns on the writing team of the highly anticipated sequel ' Wonder Woman 2'.
Sep 14, 2017, 13:27 PM IST
Shabana Azmi remembers 'Abba' Kaifi Azmi on his 15th death anniversary
Veteran actress Shabana Azmi remembered her father Kaifi Azmi as "a rare poet" on his 15th death anniversary.
May 10, 2017, 13:33 PM IST
Rajesh Khanna wanted Twinkle Khanna to be a writer
Former actress and now writer Twinkle Khanna says her father and late legendary actor Rajesh Khanna wanted her to be a writer.
Apr 17, 2017, 12:51 PM IST
'Chennai Express' writer K. Subaash dead
Tamil writer-director K. Subaash, best known for penning superstar Shah Rukh Khan starrer 'Chennai Express', breathed his last on Wednesday.
Nov 23, 2016, 12:28 PM IST
Gulzar named for Tata Literature Fest's Poet Laureate 2016 award
Lyricist-writer Gulzar will be honoured with this year's Tata Literature Live! Poet Laureate Award.
Nov 12, 2016, 19:07 PM IST
'It will be good for India if Rahul Gandhi retires from politics, gets married'
Historian and writer Ramachandra Guha has said that the BJP cannot think that it will be uncontested.
Sep 25, 2016, 18:02 PM IST
Javed Akhtar condemns Muslim personal law board
Javed Akhtar condemns the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) for justifying instant divorce system.
Sep 04, 2016, 10:31 AM IST
Malayalam film scriptwriter T A Razzaq passes away at 58, celebs bid farewell
Kerala today bid farewell to well known Malayalam film scriptwriter T A Razzaq, who passed away at a private hospital in Kochi.
Aug 16, 2016, 13:43 PM IST
Mahasweta Devi—A voice of the oppressed
A litterateur with the zeal of an activist, Mahasweta Devi used creative expression as a tool to fight for the rights of the indigenous people and marginalised sections.
Jul 28, 2016, 16:54 PM IST
'Baahubali' scriptwriter to pen sequel of 'Nayak'!
'Baahubali' fame writer K V Vijayendra Prasad has been roped in to pen the script of the sequel of 'Nayak'!
Jun 21, 2016, 17:19 PM IST
Michelle McNamara, writer and wife of Patton Oswalt, dies
Michelle McNamara, a crime writer and wife of comedian and actor Patton Oswalt, has died at her home in Los Angeles, according to Oswalt's publicist. McNamara was 46.
Apr 23, 2016, 07:45 AM IST
Stamps issued to mark William Shakespeare's 400th death anniversary
Britain's Royal Mail on Tuesday issued a set of special postage stamps to mark the 400th death anniversary of playwright William Shakespeare.
Apr 05, 2016, 19:00 PM IST
DNA: Today in History | February 2, 2016
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Feb 02, 2016, 23:22 PM IST
Veteran writer Mahasweta Devi hospitalised
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited the 89-year-old social activist on Thursday.
Jan 01, 2016, 10:33 AM IST
I never faced discrimination on communal ground: Javed Akhtar
"Our generation remained stuck in the rat race of earning money," Javed Akhtar said.
Nov 21, 2015, 19:33 PM IST
Watch: Writer Arundhati Roy's remarks on 'intolerance' in India
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Nov 07, 2015, 14:29 PM IST
