Noted poet, Booker judge on DSC literature prize panel

Noted poet, Booker judge on DSC literature prize panel New Delhi: The DSC Prize for South Asian Literature Friday announced the induction of five new members to its advisory committee for the 2013 and 2014 editions of the $50,000 prize. In a statement, the DSC Group said noted Indian poet Arvind Krishna Mehrotra, Booker Prize jury member Alastair Niven, author and South Asian literary expert Fakrul Alam, translator, editor and author Ira Pande and American author and journalist Marie...
12:00 PM, Apr 21, 2012

Enigma called Sonia Gandhi revealed in new bio

Enigma called Sonia Gandhi revealed in new bio Sonia Gandhi is one of India's most influential women alive. I am not saying it just for effect. It is a known fact. I have always admired her as a woman, as a politician and as a spokesperson for the country at probable international forums. I love the way she has carried herself from being a foreigner to someone who is an integral part of the country today. And this...
11:44 AM, Oct 27, 2011

DSC Prize for South Asian Lit shortlist announced

DSC Prize for South Asian Lit shortlist announced New Delhi: The shortlist for the prize celebrating the best writing on South Asia is announced. The jury for this years $ 50,000 prize includes renowned literary figures Dr Alastair Niven, Dr Fakrul Alam, Faiza S Khan and Marie Brenner. Ira Pande, chairperson of the jury said, The task before the jury was not easy; the main hurdle was how to sift the clever and stylish from the real and...
03:31 PM, Oct 25, 2011

DSC Prize for South Asian Lit longlist announced

DSC Prize for South Asian Lit longlist announced New Delhi: The DSC Prize for South Asian Literature has announced the longlist for the 2012 prize. The longlist for the prestigious $ 50,000 prize selects the finest writing from or focusing on South Asia. This includes both established and debut writers, as well as three translated works. The Prize is now in its second year, with the inaugural prize last year being won by HM Naqvi for his debut...
03:37 PM, Sep 14, 2011

DSC Lit Prize Longlist to be announced in Sep

DSC Lit Prize Longlist to be announced in Sep New Delhi: The longlist for the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature 2012 will be announced on September 14, 2011 in New Delhi. The event is expected to be attended by eminent literary personalities and patrons of the DSC Prize. The jury, comprising Dr Alastair Niven, Dr. Fakrul Alam, Faiza S Khan, Ira Pande (Chair of the jury) and Marie Brenner, has been in deliberation for the past three months...
06:07 PM, Aug 19, 2011
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