munshi premchand

Jamia Millia Islamia's Premchand Archives hosted a national seminar, "Premchand Ka Adab: Naye Tanazur Mein," in collaboration with NCPUL. Scholars discussed Premchand's seminal contribution to fiction and his enduring relevance in contemporary society, emphasising the need for modern perspectives on his works. The event highlighted his role in social change and human sensitivity.

Vikas Divyakirti, ex-IPS and founder of Drishti IAS, has shared a nuanced take on the ongoing conversation around Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar franchise, starring Ranveer Singh, addressing questions around propaganda, creative liberty and the social impact of cinema. On the film’s reported nationalist undertones, Divyakirti said he has no issue with narratives critical of Pakistan. However, he flagged a more sensitive concern—how audiences interpret such narratives.

A homemaker's rise from rural East Medinipur to online fame, discussing literature and life, sparked controversy. Accusations of inauthenticity and being an 'industry plant' emerged, but her calm response and subsequent support from industry figures have shifted the narrative. The incident highlights ongoing debates about class, credibility, and intellectual space in India's digital landscape.

Varanasi women marched, condemning the Lok Sabha's defeat of the Women's Reservation Bill and blaming opposition parties. Protesters burned effigies of Rahul Gandhi, warning husbands of kitchen strikes if they supported such parties. They accused opposition leaders of insulting women and thanked PM Modi for his commitment to the bill, questioning why common women are denied representation.

Actor Randeep Hooda remembered legendary Indian writer munshi premchand on the occasion of his 140th birth anniversary on July 31.

Lamhi, the ancestral village of the noted writer, late munshi premchand, will get included in the Master Plan-2013.

munshi premchand was the real face of the rural Indian life. He has written more than 350 stories. The real picture of folk and rural life was depicted by munshi premchand 100 years ago. The relevancy of his literature in modern era as same as at British time.

As many as 43 children participated in the painting competition organised by the department of culture, as part of the programme to observe the death anniversary of munshi premchand on Tuesday at his birth place Lamahi.

PATNA: Rich tributes were paid to eminent Hindi and Urdu writer munshi premchand at several functions organised to mark his 123rd birth anniversary here on Thursday.

On account of Hindi playwright, author and essayist munshi premchand’s 136th birth anniversary on July 31, a drama academy will stage several plays based on his short stories as a part of its annual festival.

The re-installed statue of legendary litterateur munshi premchand was unveiled by the district magistrate Pranjal Yadav on Saturday.

To commemorate the 135th birth anniversary of noted Hindi novelist and story writer, munshi premchand, the ministry of cultural affairs, government of Uttar Pradesh is going to organize a series of activities and events during the three-day 'Lamahi Mahotsava' from July 30.

Three-day munshi premchand Lamhi Mahotsava begins today.

Observing the birth anniversary of noted writer munshi premchand, the three-day Lamhi festival was inaugurated at Cultural Complex, Chowkaghat on Tuesday.

Three-day ‘Lamahi Mahotsava’ is underway at noted novelist and writer munshi premchand’s native Lamhi village to mark his 135th birth anniversary. Several cultural programmes were organized on the first day of the event being organized by Regional Culture Centre.

Ideal Drama and Entertainment Academy (IDEA), Mumbai under the direction of Mujeeb Khan staged of stories of renowned Hindu writer munshi premchand on the occasion of Hindi Fortnight celebrations.

The project to start a 'munshi premchand Memorial Research Institute' was announced by the Central government in 2005.

The cultural department is going to hold an exhibition of archive on the theme of role of press in freedom movement on the occasion of the birth anniversary of munshi premchand.

For the first time ever, munshi premchand's short stories are being published for readers in English.

munshi premchand was the most revered Indian writer of the 20th century, whose writings were realistic and covered all societal issues, be it about the poor, Dalit, women, or caste system, said intellectuals during the author's 142nd birth anniversary celebrations held at the Indian Peoples' Theatre Association (IPTA) office, Kaiserbagh, on Sunday

The three-day munshi premchand Lamhi Mahotsava - 2011 concluded here on Sunday. Various events were held to mark 131st birth anniversary of great Hindi Novelist.

India commemorates the 145th birth anniversary of munshi premchand, the celebrated novelist known for his poignant portrayal of Indian society. Two Mumbai theatre groups, IDEA and Drama Drafting, will honor Premchand with special performances and readings. Naseeruddin Shah and Jameel Gulrays will participate in an exclusive reading session, celebrating Premchand's enduring legacy and his works adapted for stage and screen.

The three-day ?Lamahi Mahotsava' was inaugurated at Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth (MGKV) in the city on Wednesday.