What is South Asian literature?
Introduction The term ‘South Asian Literature’, at first glance, seems deceptively simple. However, when you start to unpack it, it becomes apparent exactly how vague and vast that term really […]
18 Types of Creative Writing
What is Creative Writing? Creative writing is any writing that goes outside the bounds of normal professional, journalistic, academic, or technical forms of literature, typically identified by an emphasis on narrative craft, character development, and the […]
Santa Claus from a Delhi Bookstore
Once upon a time, when my Santa Claus came from a Delhi Bookstore. Hi, I am Hetvi. I have grown up reading books. Thanks to my family, who thought it […]
That Eureka! Moment When Kids Discover the Joy of Choosing Books at a Book Store in Delhi
Eureka /ˌjʊ(ə)ˈriːkə/ exclamation A cry of joy or satisfaction when one finds or discovers something. Reading is just one part of ‘the book experience’. By default, a book lover is […]
One bookstore, many faces. Meet Bahuroopi of Bengaluru
For an increasing number of visitors to Bengaluru and those who love to read, no trip is complete without a visit to the bookstores on Church Street and adjacent roads […]
Story of the Bookstores in Delhi
Whether it was the job-seeking immigrants who flocked to Delhi beginning in the 1950s or the forced influx in the aftermath of the Partition, Delhi has been a city that […]
Young Authors of India – The Voice of Tomorrow
Introduction to young authors of India Young authors of India are slowly gaining more recognition, as their voices present a new perspective on conventional everyday topics, and their originality makes […]
16 Places to Submit Children’s Writing in India
Before we share a list of places to submit children’s writing in India, let’s talk a bit about Children’s writing in India. Introduction In the last few years, books by […]
Reading List for Pandemic Times
2020 has been, without a doubt, the most unexpected and chaotic year that any of us have experienced- and we’re only halfway through. With the world descending into chaos, countries […]
Top 10 Indian books for kids around the world
I moved out of India almost two years ago. When I find someone who I can bond with, be it over movies, books, or songs, it’s an amazing experience. For […]
Top 10 Indian books for Indian kids
I never read a lot of Indian literature growing up- that is, books by Indian authors. There was a huge lack of diversity when it came to my reading list, […]
Authors who debuted late in life
When I first read about Jamil Ahmad in the year 2012, I had no idea who he was. All I cared for was that at the end of Fountain Ink, […]