Literature

What you see is what you touch and smell…

03 Apr 2023 00:53 AM IST

Anthony Doerr is a writer who started his writing career with short stories and progressed to novels.He has written several, About Grace, his Pulitzer Prize winning All the Light We Cannot See, Four Seasons in Rome and his most recent wonder – Cloud Cuckoo Land. All the Light We Cannot

Memoir or Fiction

27 Mar 2023 02:41 AM IST

A family means different things to different people in different parts of the world. It is often a word fraught with angst, duty, obligations, legacy, and secrets. Needless to say, family is a treasure trove of material for any writer. But writing about family, especially family trauma is not easy.

Don of satire and subtle humour

27 Mar 2023 02:40 AM IST

Dr Jas Kohli is amongst the few writers in the country to focus exclusively on humour. His published work includes three novels- ‘Anything to Look Hot’ (Srishti Publishers), ‘Lights! Scalpel! Romance!’ and ‘Lights! Wedding! Ludhiana!’ (both from Rupa Publications). Humour snippets posted by him on social media are quite popular.

India’s Top Bookstagrammers: Literary Renaissance on Social Media

27 Mar 2023 02:38 AM IST

India’s love affair with books is no secret, and the advent of social media has only added fuel to the fire. Enter Bookstagram – a community of avid readers who share their love for books through stunning visuals and insightful reviews. India is a country that is rich in literature

Story of the women who could prevent The Mahabharata War

27 Mar 2023 02:37 AM IST

The story of The Mahabharata has lured many a writer to take fresh perspectives on. It is a tale of our ancestors that has never ceased to fascinate us. There are events that could entice a creative mind and she/he could take giant leaps of imagination either through prose, poetry,

The House that I (don’t) Own

27 Mar 2023 02:33 AM IST

‘Baba, aren’t we rich?’ My six years old daughter Niva asked me. ‘What makes you ask that?’ I asked her. ‘Our neighbours have a two storeyed house. We live in a single storeyed house. Why don’t we live in a two storeyed house like them?’ She asked. I didn’t have

Nobel laureate in literature Annie Ernaux to make her first journey to India

23 Mar 2023 17:39 PM IST

Annie Ernaux will make her first visit to India this week as part of a group of French writers who will be the Guest of Honor at the New Delhi World Book Fair, which begins on Saturday. “We were so honored when Annie Ernaux accepted our invitation, especially after learning

Age before beauty

20 Mar 2023 01:24 AM IST

It was an odd hour. Around 11.45 am. Perhaps that accounted for the slightly rumpled, desultory state of the restaurant my girlfriend and I picked for lunch. A hostess had us seated but then disappeared in the back, where, from the clamour and clatter ensuing in the kitchen one assumed

What India Is Listening To: A deep dive into the best book podcasts

20 Mar 2023 01:22 AM IST

India has a rich literary history, and with the rise of podcasts, book lovers can now indulge in discussions about their favourite books and authors. These podcasts offer a sense of community for book lovers and provide a platform for engaging conversations about literature. Indian Noir by Nikesh Murali This

Nritya Katha brings alive the rich culture of different states of India

20 Mar 2023 01:21 AM IST

The World Book Fair Children›s pavilion hosted a fascinating, multi-disciplinary event by internationally acclaimed author-dancer Jaya Mehta and illustrator Suruba Natalia from Moldova. They shared with children, parents, and educators their creative journey of making the book, ‹Nritya Katha – Indian Dance stories for Children›. Published by The National Book

You Write Well If you Read Well

20 Mar 2023 01:20 AM IST

Reading well doesn’t just mean reading a lot. It also means reading closely to see what the author is doing with language, punctuation, tense, and words. Noticing these sometimes subtle nuances helps understand the writer’s craft and hone one’s own. Alice Munro is a 92 year old Canadian author whose

making readers ponder over existential issues

20 Mar 2023 01:19 AM IST

‘The Unprodigal’ by Manu Dhawan succeeds in making the readers ponder over many existential and mundane issues. Equipped with flair for creative writing, the author evokes an array of subtle emotions by presenting the tale of grandson and grandfather’s bonding. This riveting narrative has all those elements (such as an engaging plot, well delineated flesh and blood