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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
TopicLiterary festivals

Topic: Literary festivals

Help! The mountains need saving, say authors & environmentalists at Himalayan Echoes lit fest

At the 2024 festival, several speakers emphasised the need to preserve the mountain system, stressing that the key to this is passing down knowledge and traditions through generations.

Valley of Words 2024 to explore diverse topics, from literature & history to military & medicine

This year will also see launch of VoW publication 'VoWels', featuring author interviews, reviews of shortlisted books & articles by curators of various verticals of the literary festival.

75 authors, book launches, exhibitions & more at 8th edition of Valley of Words Literary Festival

This year, the festival will launch Lead@VoW, an initiative to connect young minds with institutions in Dehradun, providing them with exposure to India’s scientific, environmental sectors.

Valley of Words Hindi litfest Shabdavali 2024 will see book launches, digital art displays & more

The festival will be held from 27-29 September, leading up to the main event in the middle of November.

Valley of Words 2024 awards: Winners announced in eight categories

The winners, said VoW, were chosen from a ‘diverse pool of entries’ and ‘recognised for their exceptional ability to weave narratives that resonate deeply with readers’.

Valley of Words 2024 awards shortlist for YA & children includes tales of friendship & self-discovery

In children category, the literary awards incudes stories of young characters going on exhilarating adventures, while for young adult fiction, it explores themes of identity & leadership.

Valley of Words festival announces its 2024 shortlists for English & Hindi fiction categories

Jurors say this year's English shortlist promises journeys that transcend borders & centuries, while the Hindi shortlist weaves together themes of perseverance, survival & hope.

Valley of Words announces 2024 book awards shortlist for translated works in English & Hindi

These categories encompass fiction in English and Hindi, translations from various Indian languages, as well as books for young adults and children in bilingual formats.

VoW celebrates ‘National Reading Month’ in honour of PN Panicker, to announce book awards shortlist

Valley of Words will observe the reading month starting today in honour of 'father of Kerala's library movement'. Its shortlist will offer 'connection to India's diverse, rich heritage'.

Sahitya Akademi is a failed Nehruvian project. Now it has to survive in a ‘digital’ India

Sahitya Akademi doesn’t make news today except for the annual announcement of awards. And events like Assam's Kokrajhar Literary Festival are ready for competition.

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Swachh Bharat Mission’s next chapter must be about unlocking the economic value of sanitation

The journey from ODF to ODF Plus Model has not been about ticking boxes, but about ensuring that households, schools, and anganwadi centres reflect the success of the rural water and sanitation missions.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

Maharashtra Police places order for US-made sniper rifles even as MHA recommends ‘Make in India’

New Delhi: The Maharashtra Police placed an order last week for 15 US-made Barrett Multi-role Adaptive Design (MRAD) sniper rifles and related accessories worth...

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.