November 22, 2024 14:06 (IST)
Naheed Abidi, the author who impressed Modi, Kalam with her Sanskrit brilliance
Naheed Abidi, probably the first Muslim woman to work as a lecturer in Sanskrit, who even received acclaim from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, didn't have an easy start to her career. Initially, she had difficulty finding a job and often left academicians wondering about her 'unusual' subject choice.
Jnanpith Award to be conferred on Gulzar, Sanskrit scholar Ramabhadracharya
New Delhi: Renowned Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Ramabhadracharya and acclaimed Urdu literary figure Gulzar will be conferred with the 58th Jnanpith Award.
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