#Literature
Booker Prize Winners Lead 2026 Shillong Literary Festival
Booker winners Kiran Desai and Damon Galgut headline the 2026 Shillong Literary Festival this November at Ward’s Lake with workshops and writing contests.
Walrik Marak • 9 Oct 2026
The Melodic Legacy of Assam: Nabakanta Barua and Birendra Nath Datta
Assam’s literary scene thrived through the partnership of poet Nabakanta Barua and composer Dr. Birendra Nath Datta, producing iconic, enduring songs.
Timungpi Terang • 9 Oct 2026
Shillong Youth Question Use of Ward’s Lake for Literary Festival
Local students and residents are protesting the recurring use of historic Ward’s Lake as the venue for the upcoming Shillong Literary Festival.
NEWire Desk • 6 Oct 2026
A·chik Literature Society Holds Writers Workshop in Mendipathar
The A·chik Literature Society hosted a writers' workshop for over 170 participants at Mendipathar College to promote Garo literature and writing skills.
Walrik Marak • 2 Oct 2026
Shillong Literary Festival Returns This November
The sixth Shillong Literary Festival hits Ward's Lake in November. Organizers added a new writing contest and career workshops to the event lineup.
NEWire Desk • 1 Oct 2026
Sikkim Arts and Literature Festival Returns to Gangtok This October
The Sikkim Arts and Literature Festival hits Gangtok from October 28 to 30, featuring workshops, poetry, and top writers for a three-day cultural event.
Riya Lepcha • 30 Sep 2026
Gangtok Hosts Sikkim Arts and Literature Festival 2026 This October
The Sikkim Arts and Literature Festival returns to Gangtok this October for three days of free events featuring renowned writers and youth workshops.
Riya Lepcha • 29 Sep 2026
Baptist College Kohima Hosts 9th Annual Literature Festival
Baptist College Kohima held its 9th Literature Fest, featuring student research, writing workshops, and an open mic competition for local colleges.
Kiyeto Swu • 29 Sep 2026
Shillong Literary Festival Returns This November with New Writing Prize
The Shillong Literary Festival hits Ward's Lake in November, offering a new prize for Northeast writers and career workshops ahead of the main event.
NEWire Desk • 29 Sep 2026
Why Mary Shelley’s 1826 Pandemic Novel Still Matters
Mary Shelley’s novel The Last Man predicted global collapse through pandemic and war, offering a two-century-old warning for modern society.
NEWire Desk • 27 Sep 2026
Shillong Book Fair returns with 80 stalls at Central Library
The third Shillong Book Fair kicks off Friday at the State Central Library, offering a week of discounted books and events for local readers.
NEWire Desk • 25 Sep 2026
Assam Leaders Honor Srimanta Sankardeva on 578th Birthday
Assam officials marked Srimanta Sankardeva's 578th birthday, highlighting the saint's cultural influence and key literary works on his life.
Timungpi Terang • 21 Sep 2026
Nagaland Students Showcase Academic and Creative Talents
Students across Nagaland institutions competed in diverse academic, literary, and scientific events to demonstrate innovation and local talent.
Naro Jamir • 21 Sep 2026
MGM College Students Compete in Slam Poetry Event
Students at MGM College in Dimapur showcased original work at a slam poetry competition held in the campus auditorium on September 19.
Naro Jamir • 20 Sep 2026
Renowned Assamese poet Anis Uz Zaman dies at 79
Assamese poet and literary figure Anis Uz Zaman has died at age 79. He was known for his extensive poetry collections and contributions to regional literature.
Bibar Daimary • 20 Sep 2026
Assam Prepares to Honor Zubeen Garg on First Anniversary
Assam marks one year since Zubeen Garg's death on September 19 with music tributes and state-led blood donation camps to honor his legacy.
Bibar Daimary • 19 Sep 2026
PenThrill marks 125th release with Themreichon Leisan poetry collection
Themreichon Leisan’s poetry book Homesick for another world is now the 125th release from PenThrill, launching recently at the Nagaland State Guest House.
Kiyeto Swu • 19 Sep 2026
Jesse Thonger Debuts Book Exploring Naga Society
Author Jesse Thonger released his book Chutu Manu in Chümoukedima, challenging Naga societal norms through the eyes of an ordinary citizen.
Naro Jamir • 13 Sep 2026
Author Khrieletuonuo Yhome Debuts Poetry Collection Longings
Researcher Khrieletuonuo Yhome released her debut poetry book, Longings, at The Highland Institute in Kohima, marking PenThrill's 124th publication.
Kiyeto Swu • 12 Sep 2026
New Book Documents Rengma Naga History
Author Dr. A. Nshoga released a new book in Dimapur documenting the political, social, economic, and religious history of the Rengma Naga people.
Kiyeto Swu • 30 Aug 2026
