“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.
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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.
“Two 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 US Vice President’s life
“She goes after what she wants!” Hansa Makhijani Jain, author of a biography on Kamala Harris, shares insights into the life and journey of the first woman to be sworn in as US Vice President.
“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.