From July onwards, the Purple Pencil Project started a new wing in its community initiatives: a book club. More specifically, for the time being, a
In 1973, the quiet hills of Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district were the site of one of the largest grassroots environmental protests. Local communities sparked a nonviolent
Prakruti Maniar writes about the personal and societal benefits of reading and its impact on cognitive development, time management, and well-being amidst a plethora of
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.
Language empowers, but it alienates as well. Translators are literary archaeologists who empower the languages and enable the readers. They round off the sharp edges
I remember the first time my grandmother taught me how to plant rice. I was nine. The school was closed for summer break. On the
Do you remember the last time you sat down to read a book? What if I tell you that reading for just six minutes can
Localisation, the practice of adapting content or information in the cultural context of the target audience, is an inclusive choice with enormous economic benefits. This
There is a common stereotype about family histories and the stories that evoke the family setup. Sitting with a loved one – a mother, father,
Over the last month, two prominent names got embroiled in the now prominent, often discussed, but forever inconclusive debate around the art versus artist –
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