The Story of India’s Community Libraries – Spurned by State, Struck by Lockdown
Public libraries have been low on government priorities in the past few years; now COVID is threatening our few brave community libraries too.
Tag: reading
When Your Book Is Made into a Bollywood Film
Author of three novels, Parinda Joshi’s latest novel ‘Made in China’ was adapted into a Hindi feature film starring Rajkummar Rao. She shares the experience of writing books versus screenplays.
“We Need to Look at Child Poverty as a Crisis”: Geeta Dharmarajan
As India’s iconic publishing house Katha turns 30 years old, its founder Geeta Dharmarajan shares notes from its legacy.
4 Reasons Why You Should Read Elizabeth Gilbert’s ‘City of Girls’
There are many treasures within the pages of ‘City of Girls’ that will keep you hooked as a reader.
These 4 Women Graphic Novelists Have an Agenda: Humanism and Equality
These graphic novelists and illustrators are using their visual art to highlight causes and injustices in society.
This Artist-Activist’s ‘Sister Library’ Is Out to Promote Books by Women Writers
Artist, social commentator and feminist librarian Aqui Thami is using her art and her voice to reclaim public spaces and support other women.
Here Are Your Essential Reads for September
These new releases should be on your radar this month.
“Anuja Chauhan a Stellar Writer, But Deemed ‘Chick-Lit’, While Chetan Bhagat Occupies So Much Space”
Read the prizewinning entries in our ‘Equal Visibility’ reader contest.
Three Love-Themed Book Recommendations for the Month
Jojo Moyes’ new novel ‘Still Me’, ‘The Only Story’ by Julian Barnes and ‘Eleven Ways to Love’ should be on your must-read list this month.
February Book Recommendations: Kamila Shamsie, Emma Glass and a Surprise
Home Fire by Kamila Shamsie, Peach by Emma Glass, and an old book that MUST make it to your reading list this month.
Women Authors and Hosts Lead the Way at Penguin’s 30-Venue Readathon
The venues – mostly run by women – were hand-picked in acknowledgement of the selfless role they have played in their communities. Women authors, too, stepped up to do their bit.
Read the January 2018 Issue of eShe Magazine
Girl boss Devita Saraf of Vu Televisions is on the cover, and inside you’ll find e-retail whiz Sheetal Kapoor, India’s first female bladerunner Kiran Kanojia, fashion designer Rina Singh of Eka and more in relationships, books, fashion and travel. Lots of ideas and inspiration await you in eShe magazine! Start reading here.
Three Book Recommendations This Week
Looking for something to read? Check out these books that our editor loved reading this summer.
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