Sahitya Akademi announced awards for outstanding literary works in 24 Indian languages.
The awards recognise excellence across genres like poetry, novels, short stories, essays, memoirs, and literary criticism.
Among poetry winners are Shrestha Kabita (Bengali) by Prasun Bandyopadhyay, Bhattkhadaki (Gujarati) by Yogesh Vaidya, and Animesha (Telugu) by Nandini Sidha Reddy.
Notable winners include Crimson Spring (English novel) by Navtej Sarna, Jeete Jee Allahabad (Hindi memoir) by Mamta Kalia, and Maayaamanushyar (Malayalam novel) by N. Prabhakaran.
In Tamil, Sa. Tamilselvan won for Thamiz Sirukathaiyin Thadangal (literary criticism), highlighting Tamil short story evolution.
The award includes a copper plaque, shawl, and ₹1,00,000 cash prize for each recipient.