On April 22, 2025, a devastating terrorist attack unfolded in the Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, a renowned tourist destination in Jammu and Kashmir, India. The assault resulted in the deaths of at least 28 tourists and left over 20 others injured, marking one of the deadliest attacks on civilians in the region in recent years. ​ People.com +5 Wikipedia +5 Reuters +5 The Attack The Baisaran Valley, often referred to as "Mini Switzerland" for its picturesque meadows and alpine views, became the site of tragedy when seven militants, armed with M4 carbines and AK-47s, opened fire on unsuspecting tourists. The assailants, reportedly affiliated with The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, targeted individuals in a mass shooting, leading to widespread panic and chaos. ​ Wikipedia +1 Latest news & breaking headlines +1 Motive and Perpetrators The TRF claimed responsibility for the attack, citing opposition to the alleged demographi...

Introduction The Sahitya Akademi Award is one of India’s most prestigious literary awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to Indian literature. Established in 1954 by the Sahitya Akademi (India’s National Academy of Letters) , this award celebrates writers across 24 Indian languages , including English, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, and more. In this blog post, we explore: ✔ History and significance of the Sahitya Akademi Award ✔ Eligibility and selection process ✔ Notable winners and their works ✔ Controversies and impact on Indian literature 1. What is the Sahitya Akademi Award? 🏆 Award Overview Given for: Poetry, novels, short stories, essays, and literary criticism. Prize: ₹1 lakh (revised periodically), a plaque, and a shawl. Languages Covered: 24 officially recognized Indian languages (including Sanskrit and English). 📜 History & Significance Founded in 1954 to promote Indian literature. First awarded in 1955 to Makkhan Lal Chaturvedi (Hindi) and R. K. Narayan (En...