Sahitya Akademi

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Sahitya Akademi: Literature Organization Says 10 Writers Have Agreed to Take Back Their Awards

Nayantara Sahgal and Nand Bhardwaj are among the writers Sahitya Akademi said were taking back their awards Friday. About 40 writers returned them in October citing India's “growing intolerance."

Arun Jaitley

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Arun Jaitley: Finance Minister May Be Transferred to Defense Ministry in February, Report Says

Power and coal minister Piyush Goyal may replace Jaitley after the posting of the annual budget Feb. 29, Reuters reported Friday, adding that the transfer may be intended to facilitate key reforms.