Sponsors:Richmond, B.C. (September 28, 2022) - The world’s signature contest for Punjabi novels and short story collections, based in Vancouver, B.C., recently released its shortlist of 6 books, after
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Dhahan Prize founder emphasizes the importance of Punjabi literature on Partition’s 75th anniversary
Barj Dhahan is the founder of The Dhahan Prize, the world’s signature prize for Punjabi Literature, awarding $45,000 CAD each year to newly-published Punjabi novels and short stories.Seventy-five
Unique, English translation of Punjabi stories written by two-time Dhahan Prize Finalist now available for free
May was a big month for our 2014 and 2020 Finalist, Zubair Ahmad. A selection of his Punjabi short stories have been published as an English-language collection titled, ‘Grieving for Pigeons: Twelve
Submissions Open for the 2022 Dhahan Prize for Punjabi Literature
Vancouver, BC (January 25, 2022) – Submissions are now open for the 9th annual Dhahan Prize, the world’s signature award in Punjabi literature.Novels and short story collections published in 2021 in
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Dhahan Prize Announces 2021 Winners for Best Punjabi Fiction
Download the press release in PDF format here.International Punjabi Literature Prize Bridges BordersVancouver, BC (October 14, 2021) – The Dhahan Prize proudly announces the 2021 winners awarded for
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Dhahan Prize Announces 2020 Winners for Best Punjabi Fiction
Download the press release in PDF format here.International Punjabi Literature Prize Bridges BordersVancouver, BC (October 6, 2020) – The Dhahan Prize for Punjabi Literature proudly announces the 2020
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2020 Submissions
In uncertain times like these, it is important to celebrate what is bringing us together, rather than what is keeping us at a distance. Literature is one of those fundamental mediums through which
2019 Dhahan Prize Awards Ceremony – November 2, 2019
Join us in celebrating excellence in Punjabi literatureSaturday November 2, 2019 Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre, University of British Columbia6163 University BoulevardVancouver BCDoors open at
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Dhahan Prize Announces 2019 Winners for Best Punjabi Fiction
International Punjabi Literature Prize Bridges Borders; Youth Awards Build BridgesVancouver, BC (September 12, 2019) – The Dhahan Prize proudly announces the 2019 winners awarded for excellence in
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