Nina Sabnani

JK Paper and The Times of India celebrated women's literary achievements at the seventh AutHer Awards. The event recognized authors for their impactful storytelling, challenging norms and amplifying female voices across diverse genres. Urmila Pawar received the Lifetime Achievement Award, highlighting the growing presence of women in literature.

New Delhi celebrated Indian women writers at the AutHer Awards 2026. Kavery Nambisan won for Fiction, while Vidya Rajan and Narayani Basu shared the Non-Fiction prize. Debut awards went to Swati Pandey and Subi Taba. Urmila Pawar received a Lifetime Achievement honour, recognizing significant contributions to literature.

The AutHer Awards 2026 shortlist celebrates India's finest women authors across Fiction, Non-Fiction, Children's Literature, and Debut categories. Over 3000 entries were considered for this prestigious award, highlighting diverse voices and exceptional literary craft. Winners will be revealed at a grand ceremony on March 22, 2026, in New Delhi.

The AutHer Awards 2026 longlists for Fiction, Non-Fiction, Children's Literature, and Debut have been unveiled, featuring books published in India between December 2024 and November 2025. This prestigious national award for women writers, a joint venture by JK Paper and Times of India, received around 3000 entries. Winners will be announced on March 22, 2026, in New Delhi.

EDITED-RADHASharmila Ganesan-Ram | tnnWhat happens when a portable wooden shrine from Rajasthan is introduced to an animation software? Stories are born.

The Bardez taluka legal services committee, along with the village panchayat of Bastora, will conduct a legal literacy camp on the topic 'Rights of senior citizens and protection of women from domestic violence, women's rights' on February 25, from 3.30pm onwards, at the Bastora panchayat hall.

Chief minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the 11th International Film Festival on Art and Artists at Idcol Auditorium here on Friday.

The faculty stand divided on whether the premier institute should come up in the capital city or somewhere else in the desert state.

In her award-winning animated documentary film 'Tanko Bole Chhe' - The Stitch Speaks, Nina Sabnani has given Kutchi embroidery a voice and the women artisans an identity of artists.

When Shamim Padamsee, an author of children’s books decided to take a look at titles stocked by libraries and schools for children, she was shocked. “They had mostly imported books,” says the Mumbai-based author. Two years ago, she decided to launch a website to review Indian books for children.

With an aim to restore the age-old tradition of dadi-nani ki kahaniyan, Adab Foundation will begin its third Chandigarh Children Literature Festival on Friday.

In a constantly changing and rapidly developing IT environment the challenges are not only technological but also social and cultural. Digital tools and media require a dynamic aesthetics. There is need to examine the effects of new technology on society and the role of the designer in its development. Acknowledging the need, National Institute of Design (NID), Ahemadabad, has started a two and a half-year PG diploma programme in New Media.

The influence of an academic institution depends largely on the expertise of its faculty. This is why UPES has focussed on creating a legacy of being led by the best. The academic prowess of the university remains unmatched. Its faculty members have made landmark contributions in their respective fields that have revolutionised research and filled critical knowledge gaps. Today, the university stands tall as a hub of exploration and research.

At the 64th National Awards, over 20 Bengali feature films including ‘Alifa’, ‘Prakton’, ‘Byomkesh Pwarbo’, ‘Zulfikar’, ‘Kamalasundori’, ‘Aroni Tokhon’, ‘Chitrakar’, ‘Sahaj Pather Gappo’, ‘Antarleen’, ‘Tanzil’, ‘Benche Thaakar Gaan’, ‘Eagoler Chokh’, ‘Baje Chhobi’, ‘Nir Khonje Pakhi’, ‘Swapnosisir’, ‘Khwato’, ‘Dharasnan’, ‘Shankar Mudi’ and ‘Khonj’ had competed for the Best Bengali Feature Film award.

Speaking on the challenges & breakthroughs, the Vice-Chancellor of UPES, Dr Sunil Rai, talked about how UPES is leaving no stone unturned in providing the best possible and much needed academic and non-academic support students.