pulitzer prize

On June 4th, history unfolds with lessons and legacies. It was in 1917 that the pulitzer prizes were first awarded, honoring the essence of truthful journalism. The Dunkirk evacuation of 1940 emerged as a beacon of hope for Allied forces. The tide of WWII dramatically changed with the Battle of Midway in 1942.

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman is stepping down from Microsoft's board after nearly a decade. His departure, effective at the year-end shareholder meeting, is driven by a desire to fully focus on his AI healthcare startup, Manas. Microsoft confirmed no disagreements prompted his decision, highlighting his significant contributions during his tenure.

Nobel laureate Toni Morrison's powerful quote, 'If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it,' champions proactive creativity. This sentiment urges individuals to become creators, not just spectators, emphasizing that unique ideas hold value and that action is the genesis of all innovation and change.

Tom Hanks, a prominent Hollywood figure, reflects on his enduring fascination with World War II, seeking poetry, solace, and enlightenment from the era. He draws parallels between the stark choices faced then and the decisions confronting us today, emphasizing that personal involvement, regardless of the conflict, hinges on fundamental human choices. Read on to know more in detail.

Broadway's biggest night is set with the Tony nominations unveiled, featuring a vampire musical and a revived comedy series leading the pack with 12 nods each. Hollywood stars like Daniel Radcliffe and Rose Byrne are in contention, while a historic record for the oldest acting nominee has been set. Several notable snubs have also sparked discussion among theatre enthusiasts.

Tony Award nominations are out, with "The Lost Boys" and "Schmigadoon!" leading with 12 nods each. Veteran actress June Squibb, 96, made history as the oldest nominee. Danny Burstein also set a record for most nominations for a male actor. The awards celebrate a diverse range of productions, from vampire thrillers to musical parodies.

The pulitzer prizes for 2020 will be announced two weeks later than scheduled as journalists who serve on the board that awards them cover the coronavirus pandemic, a spokeswoman said on Tuesday.

Pulitzer Administrator Dana Canedy announced the pulitzer prize 2019 winners on April 15 at the Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism in New York City.

Colson Whitehead's 'The Underground Railroad' is an acclaimed slavery novel. Others who won the prestigious award are Lynn Nottage’s factory drama 'Sweat' and Matthew Desmond’s 'Evicted' for non-fiction work.

This year the winners were announced through video streaming in Journalism, Books, Drama and Music on May 4. Check out the winners here.

India-born poet Vijay Seshadri has won the prestigious 2014 pulitzer prize in the poetry category for his collection of poems "3 Sections."

The city captured a glimpse of celebrated existentialist American playwright Edward Albee’s pulitzer prize winning drama A Delicate Balance, recently

Richard Powers' pulitzer prize for fiction in 2019 winning novel 'The Overstory' will be adapted into a web series. Read more details here.

Donald Trump has declared a victory in his libel lawsuit against the pulitzer prize Board, after a Florida appellate court denied the board's request to suspend proceedings. The lawsuit concerns the 2018 pulitzer prizes awarded to The New York Times and The Washington Post for their reporting on the Trump campaign's alleged ties to Russia.

For pulitzer prize winner and Indian-American author Jhumpa Lahiri, it is still Calcutta and not Kolkata as is known now.

The pulitzer prizes awarded a special citation to Darnella Frazier, the teen who filmed the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. The New York Times won the public service award on Friday for its coverage of the coronavirus pandemic, while the Star Tribune of Minneapolis won the breaking news award for its reporting following Floyd's killing.