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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.

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 latest book is on Tulsidas' 'Ramcharitmanas'.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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”.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Both the BJP-led NDA and three-party grand alliance claimed that they would win over 40 out of the 50 assembly seats in the six districts which went to the polls in the third phase on Wednesday.

Continuing his decades old tradition, Bhaichand Patel hosted a V-Day party at his home in Sujan Singh Park

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.

With a playwright, director and actor in the family, a play turns into a housewarming gift

The Indira Gandhi Planetarium here is all set to host the welcome evening of the Tathagat Patna Literature Festival (TPLF) on Friday evening.

Arif’s play Paansa, adapted by Gulzar from pavan k Verma’s poem, will be staged during the ongoing centenary celebrations of Lucknow University

Set in a village near Trichy, the film is said to be based on a true incident and showcases the hardships that a person has to face when marrying outside their caste.

The great Urdu poet’s bust was unveiled at his haveli in Old Delhi recently

The second three-day Patna Literature Festival (PLF) will begin here from 14 February to host more than forty authors, cultural activists, historians, journalists, artists and cinema personalities including Gulzar , Vikram Seth, pavan k Varma, Pushpesh Pant, Ashok Vajpayee and Leila Seth.