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अमृता प्रीतम | Amrita Pritam; About this soundlisten (help·info); 31 August 1919 – 31 October 2005) was an Indian novelist, essayist and poet, who wrote in Punjabi and Hindi. She is considered the first prominent female Punjabi poet, novelist, essayist and the leading 20th-century poet of the Punjabi language, who is equally loved on both sides of the India–Pakistan border. With a career spanning over six decades, she produced over 100 books of poetry, fiction, biographies, essays, a collection of Punjabi folk songs and an autobiography that were all translated into several Indian and foreign languages. She is best remembered for her poignant poem, Ajj aakhaan Waris Shah nu (Today I invoke Waris Shah – "Ode to Waris Shah"), an elegy to the 18th-century Punjabi poet, an expression of her anguish over massacres during the partition of India. As a novelist, her most noted work was Pinjar ("The Skeleton", 1950), in which she created her memorable character, Puro, an epitome of violence against women, loss of humanity and ultimate surrender to existential fate; the novel was made into an award-winning film, Pinjar (2003). When India was partitioned into the independent states of India and Pakistan in 1947, she migrated from Lahore, to India, though she remained equally popular in Pakistan throughout her life, as compared to her contemporaries like Mohan Singh and Shiv Kumar Batalvi. Known as the most important voice for the women in Punjabi literature, in 1956, she became the first woman to win the Sahitya Akademi Award for her magnum opus, a long poem, Sunehade (Messages), later she received the Bharatiya Jnanpith, one of India's highest literary awards, in 1982 for Kagaz Te Canvas ("The Paper and the Canvas"). The Padma Shri came her way in 1969 and finally, Padma Vibhushan, India's second highest civilian award, in 2004, and in the same year she was honoured with India's highest literary award, given by the Sahitya Akademi (India's Academy of Letters), the Sahitya Akademi Fellowship given to the "immortals of literature" for lifetime achievement. she wrote her poems mostly for the partition Bibliography In her career spanning over six decades, she penned 28 novels, 18 anthologies of prose, five short stories and 16 miscellaneous prose volumes. Novel Pinjar Doctor Dev Kore Kagaz, Unchas Din Dharti, Sagar aur Seepian Rang ka Patta Dilli ki Galiyan Terahwan Suraj Yaatri Jilavatan (1968) Hardatt Ka Zindaginama Autobiography Black Rose (1968) Rasidi Ticket (1976) Shadows of Words (2004) Short stories Kahaniyan jo Kahaniyan Nahi Kahaniyon ke Angan mein Stench of Kerosene Poetry anthologies Amrit Lehran (Immortal Waves)(1936) Jiunda Jiwan (The Exuberant Life) (1939) Trel Dhote Phul (1942) O Gitan Valia (1942) Badlam De Laali (1943) Sanjh de laali (1943) Lok Peera (The People's Anguish) (1944) Pathar Geetey (The Pebbles) (1946) Punjab Di Aawaaz (1952) Sunehade (Messages) (1955) – Sahitya Akademi Award Ashoka Cheti (1957) Kasturi (1957) Nagmani (1964) Ik Si Anita (1964) Chak Nambar Chatti (1964) Uninja Din (49 Days) (1979) Kagaz Te Kanvas (1981)- Bhartiya Jnanpith Chuni Huyee Kavitayen Ek Baat Literary journal Nagmani, poetry monthly

Dushyant Kumar was a poet of modern Hindi literature. He is famous for writing Hindi Ghazals, and is generally recognised as one of the foremost Hindi poets of the 20th century. Born: 1 September 1933, United Provinces of British India Died: 30 December 1975, Bhopal

Saadat Hasan Manto (/mɑːn, -tɒ/; Urdu: سعادت حسن منٹو‎, pronounced [səˈaːd̪ət̪ ˈɦəsən ˈməɳʈoː]; 11 May 1912 – 18 January 1955) was a Pakistani writer, playwright and author born in Ludhiana, British India. Writing mainly in the Urdu language, he produced 22 collections of short stories, a novel, five series of radio plays, three collections of essays and two collections of personal sketches. His best short stories are held in high esteem by writers and critics. Manto was known to write about the hard truths of society that no one dared to talk about. He is best known for his stories about the partition of India, which he opposed, immediately following independence in 1947. Manto was tried for obscenity six times; thrice before 1947 in British India, and thrice after independence in 1947 in Pakistan, but was never convicted. He is acknowledged as one of the finest 20th century Urdu writers and is the subject of two biographical films: Manto, directed by Sarmad Khoosat and the 2018 film Manto, directed by Nandita Das.

Ramdhari Singh, known by his nom de plume Dinkar, was an Indian Hindi poet, essayist, patriot and academic, who is considered as one of the most important modern Hindi poets. He remerged as a poet of rebellion as a consequence of his nationalist poetry written in the days before Indian independence.

Ramdhari Singh, known by his nom de plume Dinkar, was an Indian Hindi poet, essayist, patriot and academic, who is considered as one of the most important modern Hindi poets. He remerged as a poet of rebellion as a consequence of his nationalist poetry written in the days before Indian independence.

DescriptionHarishankar Parsai was a Hindi writer. He was a noted satirist and humorist of modern Hindi literature and is known for his simple and direct style. He wrote vyangya. He was born in Jamani village near Itarsi in Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh. He completed his M.A. in Hindi from R.T.M. Nagpur University Satires : Viklaang Shraddhaa ka daur (विकलांग श्रद्धा का दौर) Do Naak Waale Log (दो नाक वाले लोग) Aadhyaatmik Paagalon Ka Mishan (आध्यात्मिक पागलों का मिशन) Kraantikaaree Kee Katha (क्रांतिकारी की कथा) Pavitrata Ka Daura (पवित्रता का दौरा) Pulis-Mantree Ka Putala (पुलिस-मंत्री का पुतला) Vah Jo Aadamee Hai Na (वह जो आदमी है न) Naya Saal (नया साल) Ghaayal Basant (घायल बसंत) Sanskrti (संस्कृति) Baaraat Kee Vaapasee (बारात की वापसी) Greeting Kaard Aur Raashan Kaard (ग्रीटिंग कार्ड और राशन कार्ड) Ukhde Khambhe (उखड़े खंभे) Sharm Kee Baat Par Taalee Peetana (शर्म की बात पर ताली पीटना) Pitane-Pitane Mein Phark (पिटने-पिटने में फर्क) Badachalan (बदचलन) Ek Ashuddh Bevakooph (एक अशुद्ध बेवकूफ) Bhaarat Ko Chaahie Jaadoogar Aur Saadhu (भारत को चाहिए जादूगर और साधु) Bhagat Kee Gat (भगत की गत) Mundan (मुंडन) Inspektar Maataadeen Chaand Par (इंस्पेक्टर मातादीन चांद पर) Khetee (खेती) Ek Madhyamavargeey Kutta (एक मध्यमवर्गीय कुत्ता) Sudaama Ka Chaaval (सुदामा का चावल) Akaal Utsav (अकाल उत्सव) Khatare Aise Bhee (खतरे ऐसे भी) Kandhe Shravanakumaar Ke (कंधे श्रवणकुमार के) Das Din Ka Anashan (दस दिन का अनशन) Apeel Ka Jaadoo (अपील का जादू) Bheden Aur Bhediye (भेड़ें और भेड़िये) Bus ki Yatra (बस की यात्रा) Essay Writings : Aavaara Bheed Ke Khatare (आवारा भीड़ के खतरे) Aisa Bhee Socha Jaata Hai (ऐसा भी सोचा जाता है) Apni apni Beemari (अपनी अपनी बीमारी) Maatee Kahe Kumhaar Se (माटी कहे कुम्हार से) Kaag Bhagoda (काग भगोड़ा) Sadāchār Kā Taabij (सदाचार का तावीज़) Premchand Ke Phaté Jootey (प्रेमचंद के फटे जूते) Vaishnav Ki Fislan (वैष्णव की फ़िसलन) Thithurtā Huā Ganatantra (ठिठुरता हुआ गणतन्त्र) Pagadandiyon Ka Zamaana (पगडंडियों का ज़माना) Shikayat Mujhe bhi hai (शिकायत मुझे भी है) Tulaseedaas Chandan Ghisain (तुलसीदास चन्दन घिसैं) Ham Ek Umr Se Vaaqif Hain (हम एक उम्र से वाक़िफ़ हैं) Tab Kee Baat Aur Thee (तब की बात और थी) Bhoot Ke Paon Peeche (भूत के पाँव पीछे) Beeemaanee Kee Parat (बेईमानी की परत) Short Stories : Jaisé Unké Din Firé (जैसे उनके दिन फिरे) (Short Story Collection) Bholārām kā Jeev (भोलाराम का जीव) Hanste Hai Rote Hai(हँसते हैंं रोते हैंं) (Short Story Collection) Children's Literature : Chuha Aur Mein (चूहा और मैं) Letters : Mayaraam Surjan (मायाराम सुरजन) Novels : Jwala Aur Jal (ज्वाला और जल) Tat Ki Khoj (तट की खोज) Rani Naagphani Ki Kahani (रानी नागफनी की कहानी) Memoirs : Tirchchi Rekhayein (तिरछी रेखाएं) Marna Koi Haar Nahi Hoti (मरना कोई हार नहीं होती) Seedhe-Sade Aur Jatil Muktibodh (सीधे-सादे और जटिल मुक्तिबोध) Anecdotes : Chande Ka Dar (चंदे का डर) Apna-Paraya (अपना-पराया) Daanee (दानी) Rasoi Ghar Aur Paikhana (रसोई घर और पैखाना) Sudhaar (सुधार) Samjhauta (समझौता) Yas Sir (यस सर) Ashleel (अश्लील)

Ghalib, born Mirza Asadullah Baig Khan, was a prominent Urdu and Persian poet during the last years of the Mughal Empire. He used his pen-names of Ghalib and Asad. His honorific was Dabir-ul-Mulk, Najm-ud-Daula. Most notably, he wrote in both Urdu and Persian. His Persian Divan is at least five times longer than his Urdu but his fame rests on his poetry in Urdu. Today, Ghalib remains popular not only in India and Pakistan but also among the Hindustani diaspora around the world.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee was an Indian politician, statesman and a poet who served three terms as the Prime Minister of India, first for a term of 13 days in 1996, then for a period of 13 months from 1998 to 1999, and finally, for a full term from 1999 to 2004. A member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he was the first Indian prime minister who was not a member of the Indian National Congress party to have served a full five-year term in office. He was a member of the Indian Parliament for over five decades, having been elected to the Lok Sabha, the lower house, ten times, and twice to the Rajya Sabha, the upper house. He served as the Member of Parliament for Lucknow until 2009 when he retired from active politics due to health concerns. Vajpayee was among the founding members of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh (BJS), of which he was the president from 1968 to 1972. The BJS merged with several other parties to form the Janata Party, which won the 1977 general election. Vajpayee became the Minister of External Affairs in the cabinet of Prime Minister Morarji Desai. He resigned in 1979, and the Janata alliance collapsed soon after. The erstwhile members of the BJS formed the BJP in 1980, with Vajpayee as its first president. During his tenure as prime minister, India carried out the Pokhran-II nuclear tests in 1998. Vajpayee sought to improve diplomatic relations with Pakistan, travelling to Lahore by bus to meet with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. After the 1999 Kargil War with Pakistan, he sought to restore relations through engaging with President Pervez Musharraf, inviting him to India for a summit at Agra. He was conferred India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, by the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee in 2015. The administration of Narendra Modi declared in 2014 that Vajpayee's birthday, 25 December, would be marked as Good Governance Day. He died on 16 August 2018 due to an age-related illness.

Chanakya (375 BC- 283 BC) was an ancient Indian teacher, philosopher, economist, jurist and royal advisor. He is traditionally identified as Kauṭilya or Vishnugupta, who authored the ancient Indian political treatise, the Arthashastra, a text dated to roughly between the 2nd century BCE and the 3rd century CE. As such, he is considered the pioneer of the field of political science and economics in India, and his work is thought of as an important precursor to classical economics.His works were lost near the end of the Gupta Empire and not rediscovered until the early twentieth century. Chanakya assisted the first Mauryan emperor Chandragupta in his rise to power. He is widely credited for having played an important role in the establishment of the Maurya Empire. Chanakya served as the chief advisor to both emperors Chandragupta and his son Bindusara.