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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
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Topic: Munshi Premchand

‘Nobody wants to break the caste system’—Delhi event ended with a helpless admission

Professors Hilal Ahmed, Badri Narayan, Surendra Jodhka, and MP Manoj and poet Meena Kandasamy gathered in Delhi for a talk titled ‘Samaj se siyasat tak: Kaise toote jaati’.

Shatranj Ke Khiladi to Sadgati — when Satyajit Ray found his inspiration in Premchand

Satyajit Ray helped usher in the era of symbolic filmmaking in India through Premchand's poignant, sensitive works. His only two Hindi films are proof.

Of caste struggles and women empowerment, a look at Premchand’s short stories

There has been a century-long debate on whether Premchand was able to articulate the suffering of the lower castes, considering that he was a rich Kayastha.

Munshi Premchand’s ‘Godaan’ featured Hindi fiction’s first live-in relationship

Premchand's women characters are definitely stronger than his male ones and fight battles to liberate their sexuality. If there is one day in the calendar...

Munshi for millennials: Premchand and body building tips for the 21st century

If you know the name of only one Hindi novelist, it is probably that of Munshi Premchand.

On Camera

Why Rahul Gandhi wasn’t allowed to read an excerpt from General Naravane’s memoir

General MM Naravane’s memoir—Four Stars of Destiny—reveals that he was left hanging by political leadership for more than two hours as Chinese tanks drove towards Indian positions.

Trade deal with US likely to lift Rupee & stocks, say investors

New Delhi: India’s agreement with the US to buy $500 billion-worth of goods over five years includes an existing pipeline of projects, as well...

Adani Defence teams up with Italy’s Leonardo to tap India’s mega helicopter market

The partnership will focus on targeting the Indian Armed Forces' requirements, particularly for Leonardo's AW169M and AW109 TrekkerM helicopters.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.