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Jnanpith Award conferred on Gulzar, Rambhadracharya

IndiaTimes Friday, 16 May 2025
President Droupadi Murmu presented the 58th Jnanpith Award to Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Rambhadracharya and poet-lyricist Gulzar for their contributions to literature. Rambhadracharya, a renowned Hindu leader and writer, was present to receive the award, while Gulzar was absent due to health reasons. Additionally, Hindi author Vinod Kumar Shukla has been named the recipient of the 59th Jnanpith Award for 2024.
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