Priyadarshini Gauri reviews A Fistful of Moonlight: Stories from Assam, edited by Mitra Phukan, Arunava Sinha, and Lucy Hannah (published by BEE Books, 2023). Assam
Termed as the land of “Blue Hills and Red River”, Assam is the gateway to the north eastern states. Wildlfie sanctuaries, abundant forest resources, home
The Black Magic Women: Stories of Suffering and Survival, written by Moushumi Kandali and translated by Parbina Rashid is a must-read to understand racism in
As someone who has spent many years in the north-east India, I have long been fascinated by the region’s complex history, its diverse geography and
History is complex. Quite complex. And yet, all too often, our perception of our past is shaped more by the contemporary fashions of the day
India is home to one of the most linguistically diverse populations in the world. According to the 2011 Census, the country recognises 22 scheduled languages.
The chasm between the rich and diverse “regional” literature and the mainstream English literature has always been large. Still, the rise in the number of
Zoeb Matin reviews The Adventures of Rusty by Ruskin Bond (published by National Book Trust, 1995). It is curious, sometimes, when one thinks of it
Indian feminist literature has evolved significantly through the decades and centuries, reflecting the evolution of the complex socio-cultural South Asian landscape. From the earliest reformist
Dishari Malakar reviews Rashmi Narzary’s An Unfinished Search (Published by Pippa Rann Books and Media, 2023) In the realm of contemporary fiction, Rashmi Narzary’s “An
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