Farzana Doctor’s New Novel Takes Up the Dawoodi Bohra Tradition of Khatna #FGM
Like her previous books that raised complex social issues, Canadian author-activist Farzana Doctor’s latest novel raises the topic of female genital cutting.
Category: Books
These Two Child Authors Are Bringing Up Burning Issues Through Their Books
Young authors Ananya Kamboj, 15, and Manya Harsha, 10, are bringing up important issues through their books and activism.
Book Review: JK Rowling’s New Children’s Book ‘The Ickabog’
The back-story of the book adds spectacularly to its allure, and the India connection makes it very special for readers in this part of the world.
Book Review: Stigma and Survival in Bani Basu’s ‘A Plate of White Marble’
Bengali scholar Bani Basu’s novel ‘A Plate of White Marble’ — first published in 1990 in Bengali — gives English readers their first authentic taste of a stunning literary classic.
‘The Most Necessary Stories are The Ones that Feel Scariest to Tell’ – Maya Shanbhag Lang
Author Maya Shanbhag Lang talks about her critically acclaimed new memoir ‘What We Carry’ and the complexities of mother-daughter relationships.
“The Power-Hungry Harness Hatred to Win Elections” – Journalist-Author Deepa Anappara
Deepa Anappara’s critically acclaimed debut novel ‘Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line’ drew from her work as a journalist reporting on the impact of poverty and religious violence.
“Today’s Youth Have a Lot of ‘Followers’ on Social Media But No Genuine Friends” – Preeti Shenoy
Bestselling author, artist and motivational speaker Preeti Shenoy on social media, mental health and life-changing books.
Chores, Subjugation, Imbalance of Wealth and Power: What Marriage Means for Women in India
In her new book ‘The Shaadi Story’, author Amita Nigam Sahaya lays bare the sexism inherent in the very foundations of Indian marriages.
She’s Making Computational Thinking as Simple as A-B-C for UK’s Little Kids
UK educator Shahneila Saeed is on a mission to make computing concepts accessible by children and parents – without using computers!
How the Murder of a Social-Media Star Triggered Activism for Women’s Freedom in Pakistan
Journalist Sanam Maher’s book on the life of slain social-media star Qandeel Baloch raises important questions about women’s rights in Pakistan.
The Perfect Read for Those Who Haven’t Tried Vipassana, and Those Who Have
Journalist Gayatri Jayaraman’s new memoir about her vipassana experience ‘Sit Your Self Down’ accomplishes a rare feat.
“Social Media Led to Awareness of Women’s Rights, Which Led to a Backlash” – Pakistani Author Bina Shah
Pakistani author Bina Shah on women’s rights and writing feminist dystopia that is not too far removed from women’s reality in South Asia.
Environmental Awareness, Social Conscience – Kiran Manral on Post-Covid Parenting
The post-Covid world needs a new parenting paradigm. Author Kiran Manral’s new book offers guidance.
“Isolation Appears Ideal for Writing But It Isn’t So. You Feed Off the World” – Anuradha Roy
Anuradha Roy, whose latest novel is shortlisted for the prestigious International Dublin Literary Award 2020, talks to us about women’s choices, writing and life during lockdown.
Addictions and Anxiety: Navigating The Murky World of Today’s Teenagers
Jyotsna Mohan Bhargava’s new book shows how addiction to gadgets and the internet, coupled with emotional disorders and drug abuse, have led to a vicious cycle.
“It Serves Governments to Keep the People of India and Pakistan Apart” – Karuna Ezara Parikh
Television personality and social-media influencer Karuna Ezara Parikh’s debut novel revolves around an Indian-Pakistani romance.
These Authors Are Resurrecting Unsung Heroines from Indian History and Mythology
Koral Dasgupta and Devika Rangachari are out to claim the space of popular fiction for women protagonists from Indian history and mythology.
Seeking Love, Fuelled by Fame, Freedom and Drugs: Bollywood Icon Parveen Babi
In a new biography of 1970s’ Bollywood star Parveen Babi, author Karishma Upadhyay uncovers issues that are just as relevant today: mental health, drugs and the fast life.
Kho Kho, Thums Up and ‘Prem’: 3 Authors Who Evoke 1990s’ Nostalgia in Their New Novels
Three Indian authors whose new novels are set in the 1990s share their favourite memories and pop culture references from this period.
From Caste on Tinder to Love Jihad, the Complex Facets of Love in India
Scholar and university professor Dr Debotri Dhar’s new book of essays looks at love from a point of view of gender, culture and politics.
