April 2022

Eminent writer Padma Shri Binapani Mohanty dies

Eminent writer Padma Shri Binapani Mohanty dies

Noted writer of Odisha and Padma shri awardee (2020) Binapani Mohanty has passed away. Her many short stories have been translated various languages (including: Hindi, English, Kannada, Marathi). Her collection of short stories ‘Pata Dei’ has won Sahitya Akademi award. She also received Sarala Samman from the Government of Odisha. She was born in Berhampur, started her teaching career as a lecturer in

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Kishore Das selected for Commonwealth Points of Light Award

Kishore Das selected for Commonwealth Points of Light Award

Kishroe Kumar Das(Bangladesh) has been chosen for the Commonwealth Points of Light Award for his exceptional work in improving access to education for children from marginalised backgrounds. He started an educational charity named Bidyanando in 2013 with just 22 students. He also started a meal programme named Ek takay aahar (Meal for one Taka) which has provided more than 10,000 nutritious meals for

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