Wednesday, 14 October 2026

Dale Polgro awards winners list

It is time for the announcement…  poets. 

Congratulations to everyone who’s name has been selected  in respective categories.

Thank you jury for selecting Saurabh pant’s work for ‘manuscript of the decade medal’, it is  a moment of extreme delight.


The Dale Polgro Awards jury is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 awards, recognising poets and literary works across multiple categories. 

This year’s winners represent a diverse range of countries and literary traditions, reflecting the international character of contemporary poetry.

here are the key names announced of all the winners with its specified category: 


✨ Annual poetry medals 


Bronze medal: Sai Zohnto, South Africa 

Silver medal: Tylon de Gravaste, France 

Gold medal: Arick Honstans, Canada 


🥇 Special medals 


Theme medal: Dhamika Esletha, Sri lanka 

Critic medal: Yuchi Gamochi, japan 

Conflict poetry award: Ye Zu Vin, Taiwan 

Continental poetry award: Jual De Haflons, Brazil 


🏆 Decade poetry 


manuscript of the decade medal: 

Saurabh pant 

Honoured for Burning Asia, the present image 


  • the author will receive award and prize money at Embassy of Canada, India in month of December 


📢 Award Ceremony in Ottawa

The Dale Polgro Awards ceremony is scheduled to commence on 12 November 2026 in Ottawa, Canada. 

The occasion will bring together the announced winners and members of the literary community to celebrate poetry and literary achievement.

Further details regarding the ceremony and individual award presentations may be communicated through the organisers.


🇨🇦 Message from the Jury

The Dale Polgro Awards jury extends its warm congratulations to all the winners on receiving their respective honours.

Their achievements reflect the diversity of poetic expression and the continuing importance of literature in encouraging reflection, creativity, and cross-cultural understanding.

The jury wishes every winner continued success in their literary endeavours and looks forward to celebrating their achievements.

Congratulations to all the winners. We look forward to seeing you in Ottawa on 12 November 2026!

Issued on behalf of the Dale Polgro Awards organisers.



Sunday, 11 October 2026

8years to Decisions Of Heart

Hello everyone: 

As this poetry collection completes 8 years in running, it is time to celebrate. 


Celebrating 8 Years of Decisions of Heart 


By Saurabh Pant

11 October 2026

This 11th October marks eight years of Decisions of Heart by author Saurabh Pant—eight years of a literary work shaped by emotion, reflection, human relationships, and the difficult choices that define our lives.

Since its publication, Decisions of Heart has remained a meaningful part of Saurabh Pant’s body of work, inviting readers to look beyond straightforward answers and consider the emotions and experiences behind every important decision.

The eight-year milestone is an occasion to celebrate the book’s continued place in the author’s literary journey and to acknowledge the readers who have connected with its themes over the years.

From its early readers to those discovering it today, Decisions of Heart represents a continuing conversation between thought and emotion, choice and consequence, and the heart and the mind in the form of poetry.

As the book completes eight years, the occasion celebrates not only its publication anniversary but also the enduring value of literature that encourages readers to pause, reflect, and make sense of their own journeys.

Eight years. One literary journey. Countless reflections.

Congratulations to Saurabh Pant on eight years of Decisions of Heart.


Regional Reader Reviews for Decisions of Heart

As the romantic poetry collection by Saurabh Pant completes eight years on 11 October 2026, these reader responses represent different regional perspectives.

Uttarakhand

“The poems carry a quiet emotional warmth. They reminded me that love is often found not in grand declarations but in memories, silence and small moments.”

Delhi / North India

“Decisions of Heart presents romance as an inner journey. The poems are simple enough to connect with while leaving room for personal interpretation.”

Rajasthan

“There is a lyrical quality to these poems that makes them feel intimate. The collection captures the uncertainty and courage involved in following one's heart.”

Punjab

“The emotional directness of the poetry is its strongest feature. Several poems feel like conversations with someone remembered but never forgotten.”

Uttar Pradesh

“Saurabh Pant explores love through choices, memories and emotional conflicts. The poems made me reflect on how deeply relationships influence our decisions.”

West Bengal

“The collection has a reflective romantic mood. Rather than presenting love only as happiness, it explores longing, uncertainty and emotional attachment.”

Maharashtra

“What stood out to me was the balance between romance and introspection. The poems encourage the reader to think about why the heart sometimes chooses differently from the mind.”

Kerala

“The poems have an accessible emotional language and a universal theme. Love, separation and remembrance are presented in ways that readers from different backgrounds can relate to.”

Northeast India

“The collection gives importance to feelings that are often difficult to express. Its romantic poetry creates a gentle space for reflection and remembrance.”

Southern India

“Decisions of Heart shows how poetry can turn personal emotions into experiences that readers recognise in their own lives. Its appeal comes from its emotional sincerity.”

A Reader's Anniversary Reflection

“Eight years after its publication, ‘Decisions of Heart’ continues to invite readers into the emotional world of love and choice. Its poems can be read as individual moments, but together they create a larger reflection on the human heart.”


Thanks all for your love and support, keep reading so this work  could also win something big in future. Your reading time is most valuable. 


Sunday, 4 October 2026

Saurabh Pant wins Research Associate medal

Thank you ICCr  for honouring such a special one, the author is deeply grateful to the  committee of Letters  with all the members within the jury as they decided it in  the author’s favour. 

All the details are given below about the governing body and the honour:


📢 Celebration update 


Author and researcher Saurabh Pant has been celebrated for his contribution to literature, research, and cultural dialogue with the Research Associate Medal, presented under the banner of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).

The honour represents an important milestone in Pant’s literary journey, recognising the power of his writing to explore contemporary issues, nature, society, and the changing cultural landscape. His body of work reflects an enduring commitment to ideas that connect readers across geographical and cultural boundaries.

The award also adds significance to Pant’s growing presence in international literary circles. Over the years, his books and literary projects have been associated with readers, forums, festivals, and cultural initiatives in different parts of the world.

For Pant, the Research Associate Medal stands not merely as a personal accolade but as a recognition of the larger role literature can play in creating dialogue and understanding. It celebrates a journey built around words, research, curiosity, and a sustained engagement with global readers.

The honour marks another memorable chapter in Saurabh Pant’s evolving literary career—one that continues to place literature, research, and cultural exchange at the centre of his creative vision.


🔵 Briefing on ICCR 


The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. 

Founded on 9th April 1950, its main objective is to participate in the formulation and implementation of policies pertaining to India’s external cultural relations. 


🌏 Functions of ICCR 


These are the key functions of the autonomous body: 


- *Cultural Diplomacy: 

The primary goal is to promote Indian culture, art, dance, music and literature around the  globe. 


- *Scholarships:  

It also helps students from abroad to receive financial aid or grants so they can coeducate through the Indian education system. 


- *Chairs & Lectures: 

It also arranges chairs and lecture series in relation to Indian studies in universities abroad  so foreign  people can come to know our diverse culture, languages, arts & literature, folk culture alongside music & dance. 


- *Cultural Exchanges: 

One of the more influential  spectrum is to settle for exchange programmes between authors, writers and scholars of different countries helping them come in touch with Indian intellect and coordinate together for such programmes. 


- *Tagore, Azad, Nehru Centres: 

It also  holds the pride to maintain Indian culture centres  around the world and ensure they help Indian culture hold its strength and unity together. 


  • ICCR’s motto is: “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”- 

‘The World is One Family’.

Today  ICCR has helped foster cultural ties with more than  160 countries  and it is the mainstay of India’s soft power, demonstrating Indian strength around the globe. 


📚 Brief author bio: 


Saurabh Pant is an Indian born author with sight loss due to Retinitis Pigmentosa  who was born on 4th of April 1994 in the beautiful hill station of Nainital in Uttarakhand that is also known  for its serene beauty and cultural glories. 

After having pneumonia at 3, he  started to lose sight at 6, came in touch with braille at 12, learnt screen reading for computers and  got educated from a prominent institute for the visually impaired known as  NIVH. 

In his college days in Kirori mal college he came back to inclusion where  he  found the touch of  writing further and managed to publish his 1st book titled Affection never dies. 

Ever since he never looked back as today he is the author of more than 120 works and has won 11 international awards   alongside gold medals from Indian writing  platforms. 

The features in various news websites, magazines and appreciation makes him look exceptional as he  believes in further growth completing 10 years  in global writing this 2026  and he  keeps working to become a master one day. 


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Once more, thanks to all who made this possible, deeply gratified. 


Saturday, 26 September 2026

Sri Lankan literary glory for Saurabh Pant

“The power of waves takes you beyond the islands you visited once.” 

Saurabh pant 


🔵 A Literary Connection Across the Palk Strait

Sri Lanka's literary landscape has long embraced works that engage with history, society, nature, identity, and regional consciousness. Within this broader South Asian literary environment, the writings of Saurabh Pant have found relevance through their focus on environmental concerns, Asian affairs, cultural understanding, and contemporary social realities.


🎙️ A South Asian Voice Resonating Beyond Borders

Saurabh Pant's literary works often address themes that extend beyond national boundaries. Books such as Burning Asia: The Present Image and Asian Winds examine issues affecting the wider Asian continent, including diplomacy, society, culture, environmental challenges, and regional cooperation which are welcomed with great zeal by Lankan readers. 

The subjects referred to in both works  naturally connect with readers across South Asia, including Sri Lanka, where literature has traditionally engaged with questions of identity, coexistence, and regional transformation loud and clearly discussed in Books like Burning Asia.


🌊 Environmental Literature and Shared Concerns

Sri Lanka, renowned for its biodiversity and environmental heritage, has witnessed growing literary interest in climate change and ecological conservation. In this context, Saurabh Pant's environmental works, particularly Warming Boom, contribute to a wider conversation on sustainability and humanity's relationship with nature here to those deeply interested.

The collection addresses issues such as global warming, rising sea levels, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation—themes that resonate strongly with island nations facing climate-related challenges.

The Lankan diaries in 2024 made a special video series in context to  island wave concerns and the book was  part of that series.


📚 Books with Regional Relevance

Several of Pant's books carry themes that hold significance for Sri Lankan readers:

Burning Asia: The Present Image

A poetic exploration of major Asian issues, ranging from geopolitics to social concerns, encouraging reflection on challenges shared across the continent.

Positive reviews on the work from Sri Lankan readers   highlight its actual interest. 

Asian Winds

A literary work examining political, cultural, economic, and environmental developments across Asia, emphasizing interconnected regional futures.

Poems on China, sea waves and regional concerns are being specially applauded.

Warming Boom

An environmental poetry collection focusing on climate awareness and ecological responsibility. 

The work has received positive reader appreciation for its environmental message and global relevance.


✨ International Literary Reach

Pant's literary profile reflects a growing international presence through digital publishing platforms, international poetry initiatives, and collaborative works. Author biographies highlight his participation in international poetry forums and the publication of his first international collaborative book in August 2016, a milestone that helped establish his presence among global independent writers.

The  regional book clubs and committees in Sri Lanka congratulate him  for completing 10 years in global literary circles.


🔵 A Decade of South Asian Literary Dialogue

As Saurabh Pant completed a decade in the international writers' circuit, his writings continue to contribute to literary conversations that transcend borders. Through themes of environmental stewardship, regional understanding, cultural exchange, and social reflection, his works occupy a place within the broader tapestry of South Asian literature.

For readers in Sri Lanka and across the region, his books offer perspectives that encourage dialogue, awareness, and a shared appreciation of the challenges and opportunities shaping contemporary Asia.

"From the Himalayas to the Indian Ocean, literature builds bridges where geography draws boundaries."

Saurabh Pant's literary journey stands as a celebration of South Asian thought, environmental consciousness, and cross-border literary engagement. 



Tuesday, 22 September 2026

12 years of Indian literary sphere

As the author crosses one more year in the indian literary sphere, let’s figure out  where he stands after contributing for  around 12 years in the respective field: 


Saurabh Pant in Indian Literary Circles

Introduction


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In contemporary Indian literary circles, Saurabh Pant has emerged as a distinctive independent voice whose works span poetry, environmental literature, public affairs, international relations, and social commentary. Through a combination of books, ebooks, essays, and research-oriented publications, he has built a literary identity that bridges creative expression with intellectual inquiry. His growing body of work reflects a commitment to addressing issues of environmental sustainability, human society, and global developments through accessible and thought-provoking writing.


A Multifaceted Literary Presence


Goodreads catalogue 

Unlike authors who restrict themselves to a single genre, Saurabh Pant's literary contributions extend across multiple fields. His bibliography includes poetry collections, environmental studies, books on public relations, historical reflections, and works exploring geopolitical themes. This diversity has enabled him to reach readers from different academic and literary backgrounds while cultivating a unique interdisciplinary profile.

His writings often combine literary sensibility with analytical observation, making them appealing to readers who seek both artistic and intellectual engagement.


Voice for Environmental Awareness


One of the defining aspects of Pant's literary journey is his dedication to environmental literature. Works such as Warming Boom, Forest Fires, and other nature-inspired writings focus on climate change, ecological conservation, and humanity's relationship with the natural world.

Within literary discussions, these works are appreciated for drawing attention to urgent environmental challenges while maintaining a poetic and reflective tone. His environmental writings contribute to the growing body of Indian literature concerned with sustainability and ecological consciousness.


Contribution to Digital and Independent Publishing


Author's global spotlight 

Saurabh Pant belongs to a generation of writers who have effectively utilized digital publishing platforms to reach a global audience. Through ebooks and independently published works, he has demonstrated how modern authors can transcend geographical limitations and connect directly with readers.

His presence on international ebook platforms has helped expand the visibility of his writings beyond traditional publishing channels, making his work accessible to readers across Europe, Africa, North America, and Asia.


Public Relations and Intellectual Writing


An introduction to PR 

Beyond creative literature, Pant has also contributed to discussions on communication and public relations. His books on public relations and related research publications reflect an interest in understanding the dynamics of communication, institutions, and societal interactions.

This engagement with professional and academic themes distinguishes him from many contemporary literary figures and adds an intellectual dimension to his overall body of work.


Inspiring Literary Journey


Hello Dun celebrated Saurabh pant 

An important aspect of Saurabh Pant's literary profile is his perseverance and dedication to writing despite personal challenges. His journey serves as an example of how determination, technology, and passion for literature can enable meaningful participation in the literary world.

For many emerging writers, particularly those working outside mainstream literary networks, his career illustrates the possibilities offered by independent publishing and digital readership.


Recognition Among Readers

While Saurabh Pant operates largely within the independent literary space, his works have attracted readers interested in environmental issues, poetry, current affairs, and social thought. Reader engagement with his books has contributed to a steadily growing reputation, particularly among audiences seeking alternative voices in contemporary Indian literature.

His writings are frequently discussed in connection with environmental advocacy, literary accessibility, and the expanding influence of self-published authors in the digital age.


Legacy in Progress

Saurabh Pant represents a modern Indian literary voice shaped by curiosity, social awareness, and interdisciplinary thinking. As his catalogue of works continues to grow, he is gradually carving out a distinctive niche within Indian literary circles—one characterized by environmental consciousness, intellectual exploration, and a commitment to making literature accessible to diverse audiences.

His evolving literary journey reflects the changing landscape of Indian writing in the twenty-first century, where independent authors increasingly contribute to national and global literary conversations.


Thank you all for helping the author come this far in the writing industry, keep supporting as there is a lot to be done with more glory moments coming, happy reading.