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Renowned Urdu poet Bashir Badr, a Padma Shri and Sahitya Akademi Awardee, passed away at 91 after a battle with vascular dementia. His family recalls his conscious preparation for the inevitable decline, accelerating publications and organizing affairs.

Two-day literary festival to bring together writers, scholars and artists from four states

Amir Khusro, a 13th-century poet, remains a vibrant cultural force in India, celebrated for his qawwalis and riddles. While a famous couplet praising India as paradise is widely attributed to him, historical evidence points to other claimants. Khusro's deep love for India, evident in his writings, fuels this enduring legacy.

The Bombay High Court has officially disposed of the commercial appeal regarding the 2002 film 'Kaante', following a settlement between Pritish Nandy Communications and White Feather Films. As per the consent terms approved on April 21, 2026, Sanjay Gupta’s production house will pay a lump sum of Rs. 2.55 crore to PNC within 60 days. This settlement resolves a 2016 arbitration dispute that originally involved a claim of Rs. 3.52 crore. Failure to pay within the stipulated window will result in the resumption of original litigation proceedings.

The Orissa High Court expressed displeasure over state departments and civic agencies for failing to meet deadlines in a PIL on Cuttack's civic issues. Warning defaulting officials of personal appearance, the court cited "incorrigible apathy" and directed physical presence with records for future non-compliance.

The Orissa High Court has expressed displeasure with state departments and civic agencies for delays in addressing Cuttack's civic issues. Officials are warned of personal court appearances if timelines are not met. The court aims for proactive cooperation to resolve city concerns. This special bench is working with an Advocates' Committee to ensure common citizens' issues are represented.

Petitioner put up clip of himself reciting a nazm titled ‘Be-haya’

Claims recovered idols at site represent Jain traditions

The Orissa High Court dismissed a former bank officer's appeal against her removal for unauthorized absence after a transfer. The court emphasized the need for discipline in banking services and limited judicial interference in disciplinary matters, citing the officer's failure to disclose crucial facts and the disruption caused by defying transfer orders.

Dante Alighieri, a pivotal late medieval writer, is often hailed as the father of the Italian language. His life, marked by political exile from Florence, profoundly shaped his masterpiece, the Divine Comedy. This epic poem, written in the Tuscan dialect, explored themes of morality, theology, and human nature, leaving an indelible mark on literature and culture.

Lawyers for three labour activists arrested in Noida for allegedly inciting violence during a protest stated they couldn't file bail applications due to a lack of arrest memos and remand applications. Police claim the activists are key conspirators, while defence argues procedural violations. The case involves multiple FIRs and numerous named individuals.