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  Power "disconnection" to Munshi Premchand's house in Lamhi triggers row

  India | July 30, 2019 8:25 IST

  Durga Prasad Shrivatava, a Lamhi villager and an active organiser of the Lamhi Mahotsav since 2011, alleged that the power supply to the house was disconnected four-five days back by the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation officials over the alleged non-payment of electricity dues. This left organisers make preparations for the celebration of the late master story teller's 139th birthday on July 31 amid the candle light and lanterns, said Srivastava.

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  Munshi Premchand’s birth anniversary: 5 must-read books of the most prominent Hindustani writer. How many have you read?

  Books & Culture | July 31, 2017 18:37 IST

  Munshi Premchand has written many popular novels like Gaban and Godan and many more.

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  5 reasons Munshi Premchand was a true exponent of secular India

  India | October 08, 2015 12:14 IST

  At a time when Indian politics is flared with communal tension, the life and work of Munshi Premchand has become more relevant.Munshi Premchand, was one of the foremost Hindustani writers of the early twentieth century.Also

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  Indian classic novels that should be turned into movies (view pics)

  Bollywood | November 14, 2014 6:43 IST

  New Delhi: Many of the most successful Hollywood films are based on literary works. Novels, plays, short stories or biographies are great source of inspiration for films.Sometimes we do not even know the name of

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  Remembering Munshi Premchand, the legendary author

  India | October 08, 2014 8:34 IST

  New Delhi: October 8, 2014  is the 78th death anniversary of  Munshi Premchand, a pioneer of modern Hindi and Urdu social fiction.Munshi Premchand's real name was Dhanpat Rai. He was born on 31 July, 1880