Sahitya Akademi Announces 2025 Literary Awards for 24 Indian Language Authors

The Sahitya Akademi announced the 2025 awards honoring 24 authors across Indian languages for outstanding literary works, including novels, poetry, short stories, essays, criticism, autobiography, and memoirs. Notable winners include Assamese writer Devabrat Das for his novel, English author Navtej Sarna for 'Crimson Spring', and Hindi writer Mamta Kalia for her memoir. The awards recognize diverse genres and languages, with selections made by expert juries. The ceremony is scheduled for March 31, 2026.