“Stories are about making the “other” world that your audience can access.”- Ivy Ngeow (Author)

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Amritesh Mukherjee from Team P3 is in conversation with author Ivy Ngeow. Ivy Ngeow was born and raised in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Her debut, Cry of the Flying Rhino (2017), was awarded the International Proverse Prize in Hong Kong. Her novels include Heart of Glass (2018), Overboard (2020), and White Crane Strikes (2022). She is the commissioning editor of the Asian Anthology New Writing series. The American […]

“If you do not respect words and do not know that one word can make a difference to the entire piece, then you better not be a writer.” Mridula Garg

interview with Mridula Garg

Amritesh Mukherjee is in conversation with Mridula Garg where she shares her thoughts on censorship in literature, about the public reception of her work, and more. Mridula Garg is an Indian writer who writes in Hindi and English  She has published over 30 books in Hindi – novels, short story collections, plays, and collections of essays – including […]

10 Asian Books to Watch Out For in 2024

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Team P3 curates a list of Asian Books to watch out for in 2024 All stories are similar, but some stories are more similar to each other than others. And while the original Animal Farm quote was ironic, this one isn’t. You can find several common themes and stories in the larger Asian culture and […]

10 Political History Books of South Asia

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Team P3 curates a list of recommended political history books of South Asia South Asian history is mired with contradictions, tragedies, and paradoxes of all kinds. To do justice to all the stories that reside and have resided here would be a mammoth task, one certainly beyond the scope of our history textbooks. In this […]

11 Award-Winning Southeast Asian Authors

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Team P3 curates a list of award-winning Southeast Asian authors for your TBR. Southeast Asia is a region rich in cultural diversity, historical depth, and storytelling traditions. From the evocative Indonesian prose to the poignant Vietnamese poetry, there is much to explore in Southeast Asian culture. Our article today looks at some of these luminaries, […]

To Fight Battles Not for Victory: The Free Voice by Ravish Kumar Review

Review of Bolna hi Hain, a book by NDTV journalist Ravish Kumar

Amritesh Mukherjee reviews Ravish Kumar’s Bolna Hi Hai (Published by Rajkamal Prakashan, 2019) “The act of speaking out makes you alone.” A colleague at work shares the trailer to a new propaganda movie coming soon in a new election year to a not-so-new cheering audience. “Goosebumps”, she adds with the trailer link on the group […]

10 Grants and Awards for Debut Writers to Make a Mark in the Publishing World

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Team P3 curates a list of grants and awards for debut writers to make a mark in the publishing world. Publishing for the first time is a mix of nerves and anticipation. However, you can navigate these initial stages smoothly with the right guidance. This article lists some notable grants, residencies, and awards for debut […]

10 Successful Debut Titles by Indian Authors

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Team P3 curates a list of successful debut titles by Indian Authors every book lover must read. In a country and literary industry teeming with varied stories, perspectives, and voices, it’s always hard to make your mark with your very first work. At the same time, it’s also true that your first book can make […]

15 Brilliant Indian Political Books for your TBR

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Amritesh Mukherjee curates a list of recommended Indian Political Books for your TBR to help you understand India better. In Indian political discourse, where ideologies clash, and narratives get twisted, the written word is often the best way to understand the ebb and flow of this nation’s democratic journey. In this curated selection of the […]