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Two-day literary festival to bring together writers, scholars and artists from four states

INTACH, Koraput chapter, plans to convert the dilapidated house of renowned Odia writer Gopinath Mohanty into an interpretation centre. Mohanty lived and wrote some of his celebrated novels, inspired by the region's tribal life, during his 1940s posting. The proposed centre will showcase his legacy and works.

The sahitya akademi has recommended its highest honour, the sahitya akademi Fellowship, for three distinguished writers. Odia writer Pratibha Ray, Sindhi writer Lakhmi Khilani, and Urdu writer Abdus Samad received this rare distinction. The decision was made by the general council of the sahitya akademi. This honour recognizes writers of exceptional merit and lasting contributions to Indian literature.

Keonjhar's Rabindra Vidya Niketan hosted its annual function with IIT Bhubaneswar director Shreepad Karmalkar as chief guest, inspiring students. The event also celebrated academic and extracurricular achievements. Meanwhile, IIMC Dhenkanal students won gold at a national PR contest, and over 600 students participated in Odia Pakhya literary competitions across Odisha.

Northeast India's literary scene is buzzing with excitement as it proudly honors three remarkable authors with the sahitya akademi Awards for 2025. Devabrata Das (Assamese), Sahaisuli Brahma (Bodo), and Haobam Nalini (Manipuri) have captivated readers with their stunning novels and short stories.

The sahitya akademi faces criticism for withholding awards and alleged political interference, highlighting structural flaws and an unhealthy institutional culture. Reforms are proposed to increase government nominations, ensure broader representation, and balance jury composition to restore the Akademi's credibility and national purpose.

Should I return my sahitya akademi Award? A simple yes/no answer will not suffice: in an assembly of intellectuals, a reason for the answer will be expected. Here is the reasoning leading to my answer given at the end.

sahitya akademi award winner Mridula Garg explains what's troubling her about the protests.

Gujarat's renowned tribal activist Ganesh Devy on Sunday joined the brigade of other eminent writers in the country who have returned their sahitya akademi Awards.

Following announcements by writer Nayantara Sehgal and poet Ashok Vajpeyi to return their sahitya akademi awards, the literary body's president said authors should "adopt a different way to protest" and not politicize the autonomous body.

Assamese poet Rabindra Sarkar has been conferred the sahitya akademi Award for the year 2013 for "Dhuliyori Bharir Sans" his book of poems, an official statement said on Tuesday.

Konkani poet, language activist, and the founder of Kavita Trust, Melvyn Rodrigues has been elected as the convenor of Konkani Advisory Board of sahitya akademi at the general council meeting held on Saturday.

Saora language will be documented by sahitya akademi, national academy of letters, for further promotion and propagation.