Essays

Re-reading classics: Shadow Lines by Amitav Ghosh

I read Shadow Lines by Amitav Ghosh once every year. I don’t remember when I started this tradition but I seem to have done it

Shreemayee Das February 29, 2020

Essays

Indian Literature Post Independence: A throwback

A shift from Indian to Western, more magazines, and the inclusion of a semi-modern reality – Indian literature post independence bloomed from a black and

Jessica Joshi July 29, 2019

Essays

Creating a New Category: Audiobooks In India

The last year has seen momentous growth in the literary sector – there was a new Literary Prize, record adaptations with companies like The Story

Akhila Menon July 16, 2019

Essays

Status Check: Young Adult literature in India

As far as the world literature in English is concerned, young adult fiction has existed for a long time, in the form of science fiction

Akhila Menon June 29, 2019

Essays

Verse visit: Contemporary poets tackle new themes

It is the undisputed truth that words can change the tides of destiny, they can fan the raging fires of rebellion or restore peace to

Akhila Menon June 19, 2019

Essays

Ripples Across Time: The Life of Girish Karnad

Girish Karnad was one of India’s most celebrated playwrights. Unapologetically outspoken, he often drew the ire of fundamentalists — making him one of the most

Kirtana Menon June 14, 2019

Book Reviews

My Story by Kamala Das

As a student of literature or as a feminist, it is hard to escape the influence of Kamala Das aka Madhavikutty aka Kamala Surayya. A

Soma Das May 8, 2019

Essays

Stories that shaped a new nation

Transcending linguistic borders, advocating social reforms and providing entertainment: here is what New India’s bookshelf looked like Among the many memories of childhood, the most

Jessica Joshi April 24, 2019

Category: Essays

Re-reading classics: Shadow Lines by Amitav Ghosh

Indian Literature Post Independence: A throwback

Creating a New Category: Audiobooks In India

Status Check: Young Adult literature in India

Verse visit: Contemporary poets tackle new themes

Ripples Across Time: The Life of Girish Karnad

My Story by Kamala Das

Stories that shaped a new nation

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