Amitav Ghosh to be honoured with Jnanpith Award 2018
12, Jun 2019
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CONTEXT:
- The Jnanpith award for the year 2018 will be given to the noted English writer Amitav Ghosh. Former Governor Gopalkrishna Gandhi will present the award to him at a function in New Delhi.
- The award is given for outstanding contribution in literature.