India, March 17 -- English author and former ambassador Navtej Sarna and Hindi writer Mamta Kalia are among the 24 authors in as many languages who will receive the Sahitya Akademi Award for 2025, the National Academy of Letters announced on Monday.

"Sahitya Akademi is happy to announce today its annual Sahitya Akademi Awards in 24 Indian languages recognised by it.

8 books of poetry, four novels, six books of short stories, two essays, 1 literary criticism, 1 autobiography and 2 memoirs have won the Sahitya Akademi Awards 2025," it said in a statement. Sarna has been named the recipient of his novel "Crimson Spring", while Kalia will receive the award for her memoir "Jeete Jee Allahabad".

The awardees will receive a casket containing ...