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The 62nd death anniversary of renowned poet, writer and humorist ... of short stories, novels and essays. He was awarded Tamgha-e-Imtiaz for his services in Urdu literature. Thanvi passed away ...

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Banu Mushtaq’s “Heart Lamp,” translated by Deepa Bhasthi, had received little notice in Britain or the United States before ...

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Two books written by senior poet and writer Sathyanarayana Rao Anathi were released in a programme in Shivamogga on Sunday (May 11, 2025). Mr. Anathi has brought out a collection of his poems ...

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