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
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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
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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 Borders Vancouver, BC (October 14, 2021) – The Dhahan Prize proudly announces the 2021 winners
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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 Borders Vancouver, BC (October 6, 2020) – The Dhahan Prize for Punjabi Literature proudly
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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 literature Saturday November 2, 2019 Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre, University of British Columbia6163 University BoulevardVancouver BC Doors
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Dhahan Youth Award 2019 Winning Stories
Advanced Level Only If..., Harkirt Kaur Buttar, Dasmesh Punjabi School, AbbotsfordThe Outcome of Differentiating, Kamalvir Brar, Dasmesh Punjabi School, AbbotsfordThe Terrifying Dream, Harmeen
Dhahan Prize Announces 2019 Winners for Best Punjabi Fiction
International Punjabi Literature Prize Bridges Borders; Youth Awards Build Bridges Vancouver, BC (September 12, 2019) – The Dhahan Prize proudly announces the 2019 winners awarded for excellence in
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