Sahitya Academy awards

Writers returning awards: Arun Jaitley's remarks perverse, shows govt is insensitive, says Congress

Congress on Thursday dismissed as "perverse and cynical" Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's remarks trashing the steady stream of writers returning Sahitya Academy awards as a "manufactured paper rebellion".

Oct 15, 2015, 17:44 PM IST

Writers returning awards is 'manufactured revolt', says Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley

Jaitley on Wednesday termed the steady stream of writers returning Sahitya Academy awards as a "manufactured paper rebellion" against the government.

Oct 14, 2015, 22:00 PM IST

Panel discussion on writers returning Sahitya Academy awards

Writers have stepped up protest, more and more return Akademi award. Is it a publicity stunt?

Oct 13, 2015, 20:55 PM IST