A God’s Feisty Bride Who Held the Fort: New Novel on Rukmini Revisits a Historical Heroine
Author Saiswaroopa Iyer on her new novel, ‘Rukmini: Krishna’s Wife’, and towering female archetypes from Indian history and mythology.
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“We Need to Stop Glorifying the Sacrifices of Womxn”: Actor-Author Saloni Chopra
In her new book, actor and social-media star Saloni Chopra subverts fairytale endings and puts forward more feminist solutions instead.
Dark, Funny, Poignant: 2 Authors on Stories of Impetuous Women and Women Who Misbehave
This Women’s Day, two collections of short stories about rebellious women are slated to hit the stands.
Two Award-Winning Novelists on the Stories Behind Their Thrilling New Whodunnits
Popular authors Anuja Chauhan and Shabnam Minwalla are out with exciting new whodunnits for mystery lovers.
These 2 Mystery Authors Are Highlighting India’s History, Beauty and Injustice
Authors Viji Venkat and Sujata Sabnis not only dwell on India’s beauty and history but also the cruelty of its traditions and its social injustice in their new crime thrillers.
“2 Things Work in India’s Favour – Its Democratic Spirit, and the Little Remaining Spine of Its Civil Society”
Aditi Patil’s new book looks at how India’s gender and caste inequalities have led to an environmental crisis.
Book on Kamala Harris Offers an Indian Perspective of the New US Vice President’s Life
A new book on the life and journey of Kamala Harris, the first woman to be sworn in as US Vice President, hits the stands today.
“However Far a Punjabi Travels, Punjab Remains the Lodestone” – Manreet Sodhi Someshwar
New York author Manreet Sodhi Someshwar on the Punjab factor in her writing, the Indian farmer protests, and the #MeToo element in her new book.
Alexandra Carter on Negotiating Salaries, Relationships, Discounts, and How to Ask for More
Professional mediator and negotiation trainer Alexandra Carter on how anyone – from teens to executives – can strike bigger and better deals for work and life.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
It’s Never Too Late to Educate Yourself or Start a New Career: Sci Fi Writer SB Divya
After working as an engineer for two decades, SB Divya now weaves incredible sci-fi tales in her second career as author.
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