Diksha Bijlani: On what powers slam poetry
Diksha Bijlani is a spoken-word poet, Applied Psychology graduate from Gargi College and she has represented India in Chicago’s International Poetry Slam competition. She is also a co-founder of Slip of tongue and till now, they have done workshops and shows across universities. Diksha’s chosen themes include, in her own words for a prior interview, […]
Upcoming literary events in June
Book your calendars this upcoming month for some of the fine literary events coming up in the cities. Event Name: Language Fest What’s it about?: A fest which brings to you the blended flavour of 8 languages, individually presented by some of the best artists across the country is up to fill your soul with word […]
Literary May-Hem
The last week of May has got you covered with some upcoming literary events across the country. Event Name: BuddyBits Recite Whats it about? Amidst the rush which could take be a giving up point for you, BuddyBits is coming up with a spoken word event. Take a seat and listen to the wonderful storytellers […]
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
Rainbow Rowell’s Fangirl is about growing love for humans, the reluctant choices for a better future and the power of books. The characters open themselves and bloom themselves for others to get in their zones and some, just take small steps to get into adventurous, wild zones. It is a mature perspective on the part […]
A Day in the Life by Anjum Hasan
I wake up, my arms aching from a night’s cold, from having slept but not feeling rested. I remember a professor, in the final year of my bachelor’s degree, one that feels a little useless in life right now, telling the class how you should start your day with a touch of art. “Wake up […]
12th Poetry Open Mic
Event Name: 12th Poetry Open Mic Location: Qtube Cafe, Mumbai Dates: April 7, 2018, 4 pm to 9 pm Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/172408866718572/ Tickets: Entry is free. Focus: Poetry enthusiasts
The Shadow of Darkness by Priyanka Baranwal
There is a lot that goes into getting a story in the form of a book. For someone looking to self-publish, after your first draft is ready, think about these things: a book cover, a well-written dedication page, an index of contents with relevant, interesting chapter names, a back blurb that draws potential readers in, […]
Litventure 2017
Event Name: Litventure Location: Children’s Academy, Malad East, Mumbai Dates: November 18, 2017, 9 am to 2 pm Line-up: Utkarsh Patel and Shatrujeet Nath, Shyam Bhimsaria, Piorre Hart. Source: https://www.facebook.com/Litventure/ Tickets: Entry is free. Registration online. Focus: Students
Dhaka Literature Festival
Event Name: Dhaka Literature Festival Location: Top floor, House 66, Road 8, Block C, Niketan, Gulshan 1, Dhaka. Dates: November 16-18, 2017 Line-up: Ben Okri, Jerry Pinto, Shuprova Tasneem, Syed Shehzar M Doja Source: http://dhakalitfest.com/ Tickets: Register here.
Tata Literature Live
Event Name: TATA Literature Live! Location: National Centre for Performing Arts and Prithvi Theatre, Mumbai Dates: November 16 – 19, 2017 Line-up: Shashi Tharoor, Thomas Friedman, Ajit Ranade, Anil Dharker, Girish Karnad, among others. Source: http://www.tatalitlive.in/ Tickets: Entry is free. Registrations online and at venue.
