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Inside the JCB Prize for Literature, India's richest literary award

Inside the JCB Prize for Literature, India's richest literary award

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

The JCB Prize for Literature is worth Rs 25 lakh.

Why are writers protesting UK's bulldozer maker JCB?

Why are writers protesting UK's bulldozer maker JCB?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Over 100 writers, translators, and publishers have signed an open letter accusing the "JCB Prize for Literature" of hypocrisy, highlighting the British bulldozer manufacturer's role in demolitions across India and Palestine. They argue that the JCB's involvement in these projects contradicts its purported support for marginalized and diverse writers. The letter was released ahead of the announcement of the JCB Prize for Literature winners on November 23.

Amazon shuts down Westland publishing house 6 years after buying it

Amazon shuts down Westland publishing house 6 years after buying it

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Much to the disappointment of booklovers, Westland, one of the largest publishing houses in India, is being shut down by e-commerce giant Amazon, they announced on Tuesday.