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Pavan K. Varma launched his new novel, 'The Lady Who Carried the Monk Across the River,' at the India International Centre. The book explores the conflict between spiritual aspiration and human desire, inspired by a Zen parable. Poet-lyricist Javed Akhtar unveiled the novel, followed by a thoughtful discussion on its themes.

Varma, who was earlier an adviser to Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, was expelled from the JD(U) along with the party’s then national vice president Prashant Kishor (who is now the AITC’s poll strategist) on January 29, 2020 on the charges of openly criticizing the JD(U)’s decision to support the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and the National Population Register (NPR).

Pavan K. Varma's latest book is on Tulsidas' 'Ramcharitmanas'.

There could not have been a better sign-off to the 10-day Penguin Books India Spring Fever 2012 than a duet of verses, both in Urdu and English, by lyricist–poet Gulzar along with diplomat-author friend, Pavan K. Varma.

At Alipore Museum, Pavan K. Varma explored tolerance as a lived civilisational value, not just an ideal. He traced India's pluralistic traditions, acknowledging historical contradictions while highlighting the Constitution's role in safeguarding freedoms. Varma emphasized tolerance's fragility, urging constant vigilance and civic responsibility.

pavan k varma's 'Adi Shankaracharya: Hinduism's Greatest Thinker' is a comprehensive study of the life and times of the eminent philosopher.

JD (U) on Wednesday expelled its national vice-president Prashant Kishor and national general secretary pavan k varma for “violating organisational discipline” by making “controversial statements against the party’s official line”.

India is fast turning into a nation of linguistic half-castes with English-speaking youths unsure of their own mother tongue, warned diplomat, writer and translator pavan k varma on Sunday.

A round of conversation and hot coffee also saw the audience engage in an interesting account on the philosopher's life and teachings

It was the exhibition of artist Shuchi Khanna's unique art work.

Riding on support from the RJD, JD(U) nominees pavan k varma and Ghulam Rasool Baliavi scraped through to the Rajya Sabha in the by-elections held on Thursday, overcoming a strong challenge from the BJP and rebel party MLAs.

The book is a compilation of essays written by Varma over the past few years and he says the book is a tribute to Chanakya.

The 15th Mumbai LitFest commenced at NCPA, Nariman Point, featuring renowned figures like Gulzar and pavan k varma. The festival, a three-day event, encompasses diverse themes such as fiction, poetry, and music

During a session at the ongoing literature festival involving eminent writer, poet and lyricist Gulzar and his recently released Neglected Poems translated by writer-diplomat pavan k varma, one can imagine that the world of poets is not is a maze of words, words and only beautiful words.

Shiv Karan Singh and Riyaaz Amlani hosted a Sunday lunch for their close friends at Smoke House Grill recently.

Senior JD(U) leader pavan k varma on Tuesday sought “ideological clarity” from party boss Nitish Kumar on taking the alliance with BJP beyond Bihar to contest the Delhi election.

The second edition of the Hyderabad Literary Festival kickstarted on Monday at Taramati Baradari, where over 80 participating writers and literature lovers from the city had gathered for the first day of the event.

The political manifestation of Hindutva is aggressive, exclusionist and opposed to Hindu philosophy and thought, author and JD(U) member pavan k varma said on Sunday.

When one talks of Jug Suraiya, can laughter be far behind? That was why all those who loved a good laugh got together at the launch of Jug’s book.

KL Deemed to be University's Skill Development Division concluded the third phase of 'Skill Palaver,' a project-based learning hackathon for pre-final year engineering and IT students. This initiative, spanning two semesters, focused on industry preparedness through experiential learning. The final phase saw students presenting prototypes to industry experts, covering domains like AI, cloud, and cybersecurity, enhancing academic-industry collaboration.

Former finance minister P Chidambaram said the current version of constitutional amendment bill to introduce a Goods and Services Tax (GST) is flawed on at least three counts. Therefore, it should not be passed in its current form, he said.

The CM, however, said he had no dislike for English, but if Patna hosts any such fest more prominence should be given to Indian languages.

Tharoor reflected on his shared intellectual journey with Varma through the vast landscape of Indian philosophy.

As the arts quadrangle of Lucknow University glistened under white light, its heritage highlighted by illumination of the stage, present and former students of the institution remained glued to their seats as 40 artists presented ‘Paansa’, a play directed by theatre personality and LU alumnus Salim Arif.

"Like Gujarat gave us Modi, perhaps it will also give the alternative.The Gujarat elections is a chance for Rahul Gandhi to come into his own," said Kannan.