3 evocative new works of fiction that explore queer experiences in South Asia
These new books by South Asian writers feature strong LGBTQIA+ protagonists who break social and familial barriers in search of identity and authenticity.
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eShe TV: 4 Indian novelists on female protagonists and young-adult literature
Do the youth look up to strong female protagonists in books? Who decides one kind of literature is for women and another for men? Authors Shalini Mullick, Salini Vineeth, Preetha Vasan and Arva Bhavnagarwala share their views on eShe TV.
Love outside marriage and women in pursuit of happiness – this doctor’s debut adds a twist to romance novels
The debut novel of respiratory pathologist and fiction writer Dr Shalini Mullick dwells on the theme of extramarital love, an intrepid subject for the Indian romance genre.
My undoing project: Letting go of the ‘ideal woman’ in my pursuit of authenticity
Bengaluru writer Salini Vineeth shares how she let go of traditional Indian definitions of the ‘ideal woman’ to discover, and accept, her true self and happiness.
‘Sara’S’ movie review: Abortion, women’s choices, and unfulfilled potential
While the central idea of the new Malayalam film Sara’S is a powerful one about a woman’s right to her body, the film misses its mark by ignoring vital aspects of an issue as complex as abortion.
Why I gave up my corporate job to become a full-time writer, and what I’ve learnt
Engineer and writer Salini Vineeth shares her unconventional career journey and how she managed to make a profession out of her passion.
‘The Great Indian Kitchen’: a necessary dialogue on ridiculous patriarchal norms in marriage
It’s not so often that a movie shakes a society from its siesta and makes people uncomfortable. That’s precisely what ‘The Great Indian Kitchen’ has done to Kerala.
Here Are eShe’s Flash Fiction Contest 2019 Winners!
Scores of fiction writers competed for the top prize on eShe’s Flash Fiction Contest. Who finally won? Find out here!
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