The Banaras Lit Fest Book Awards has announced its 2026 winners in fiction, poetry, nonfiction and translation in English and Hindi languages. The winners will receive a cash prize of Rs 51,000 along ...

On the same occasion, noted author and publisher Namita Gokhale was conferred the Bhartendu Harishchandra Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her sustained contribution to Indian literature ...

The Banaras Lit Fest has announced the shortlists for its 2026 Book Awards across multiple genres and Hindi and English ...

The awards honour excellence in fiction, non-fiction, poetry and translation, celebrating both authors and translators for ...

Banaras: The Luminous City highlights the historical, religious and cultural significance of this ancient spiritual center from traditional and modern viewpoints, and, through a unique high-tech ...

Poet and diplomat Abhay K. has been awarded the Sarojini Naidu Award for Poetry 2026 at the Banaras Lit Fest for his English ...

Varanasi, also known as Kashi and Banaras, is one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities. The food served in Banaras' lanes perfectly explains the history of the city. Every single item ...

Painting exhibition 'Banaras: The Sacred Ghats'at a gallery showcased artworks by a group of artists Banaras, the living symbol of time, memory, and spirituality, was brought to life on canvas at the ...