Literary

Renowned Novelist Sarah Joseph Wins Ashitha Memorial Award for Exceptional Literary Contributions

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Kozhikode, India – Acclaimed author Sarah Joseph has been chosen as the recipient of this year’s Ashitha Memorial Award. This prestigious accolade includes a cash prize of Rs 25,000 and a citation. The award will be presented by renowned writer Kalpetta Narayanan at the Alakapuri auditorium in Kozhikode at 5 pm. The esteemed panel of judges for the award comprised of writers Rosemary, Shihabuddin Poythumkadavu, Santhosh Aechikkanam, and B Murali. The ceremony aims to recognize and honor outstanding literary achievements. In addition to Sarah Joseph’s recognition, several other literary awards will be presented during the … Read more

Hungarian Writer László Krasznahorkai Awarded Prestigious Literary Prize for his Imagination and Literary Genius

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Barcelona, Spain – László Krasznahorkai, the Hungarian writer acclaimed for his imaginative storytelling and elegant prose, has been awarded the prestigious Spanish Formentor international literary award for 2024. The five-member jury commended Krasznahorkai for his contribution to the preservation of the Hungarian language and for reviving forgotten aspects of the imagination. They also praised his ability to create captivating literary labyrinths and his deliberate, unhurried writing style, which reflects a literature untouched by the influence of entertainment. The Formentor Literature Prize, established in 1961, aims to recognize works that uphold the standards and cultural impact … Read more