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Buddhadeb Guha, eminent Bengali writer, passes away at private hospital in Kolkata

Guha, 85 left behind two daughters. Some of his notable works include Madhukari, Koeler Kachhe, Sobinoy Nibedon and Baba Howa

Published on 30th August 2021
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DU defends removal of works by dalit writers, Mahashweta Devi from syllabus; academicians slam the administration

Fifteen members of the University's academic council had on Wednesday submitted a strong dissenting note to the university administration calling these changes as arbitrary and 'casteist'.

Published on 27th August 2021
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Finally! This 30-year-old fulfilled his dream of becoming a published writer. Next, he wants to direct films!

First and foremost, Sai Nikhil Etikyala is a storyteller. He has now successfully written his very first book and is planning his second one too, while nurturing his dream of being a film director

Published on 4th August 2021
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Jeffrey Archer's advice for young writers: Never, ever let others read your book till it's done

An advocate of hard work and writing in longhand, we caught up with Jeffery Archer smack in the middle of having launched a book two months back and the run-up to the next launch in two months

Published on 4th August 2021
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Facebook launches 'Bulletin' to promote independent writers, only in the USA for now

The tech giant said that Bulletin will include support focused on content creation, monetisation and audience growth

Published on 30th June 2021
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#ThrowbackToday: What the Dickens! It's been 151 years since we lost the writer who gave us Scrooge!

In today's #TBT, we recall British writer Charles Dickens, his work, his racism and the connection that he shares with India. Here is what you ought to know about one of the most notable writers

Published on 9th June 2021
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#ThrowbackToday: Writer Arundhati Roy's second book comes out two decades after she won the Booker Prize

In today's #TBT, we talk about the second book of author Arundhati Roy, The Ministry of Utmost Happiness. This Booker Prize-winning writer is one of the most well-respected ones in India 

Published on 6th June 2021
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TS Goravara is empowering young Kannada writers through his literary magazine Sangaata Pustaka. Check out how

TS Goravara, a well-known name among contemporary Kannada writers speaks about his initiative to support new and young writers through his Sangaata Pustaka, a Kannada literary magazine

Published on 26th May 2021
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#ThrowBackToday: About writer Mahadevi Varma, who was born today in 1907, and her feminist writing

In today's #TBT, we feel it's important that you get to know Mahadevi Varma. Sure, you must know her from your textbooks. So let's recollect her life, her writings and her feminist leanings as well

Published on 26th March 2021
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Why you'll love Chennai-born singer Zoe Siddharth's debut single, Human

Independent musician, singer and model Zoe Siddharth speaks about her love for penning down and singing original songs, her future plans and when she will be releasing her next singles  

Published on 24th March 2021
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The many teachers that shaped this 26-year-old's journey to becoming a writer

Hyderabad-based Prarthana Earla's first book of anthologies, published by Notion Press, is out and oh, what a journey it has been for her. It's called Find Me and this is its behind-the-scenes story

Published on 23rd March 2021
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This celebrated literary historian says that every writer must speak up against tyranny

Rakshanda Jalil tells us about her work and how she is trying to bring back the pluralistic heritage of India

Published on 9th March 2021
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#ThrowBackToday: The time when writer Arthur Conan Doyle came under pressure to revive Sherlock Holmes

In today's #TBT, we take you back to the time when the world's most famous detective received so much love that its creator was asked to bring back the spy from his death in the previous story

Published on 7th March 2021
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I am a lot like Gulgul: Writer and illustrator Ashok Rajagopalan on life, quirky writing and humour

Surprisingly, Ashok Rajagopalan tells us that The Adventures of Gulgul series was never planned as a series initially. But now that it is, we are grateful because we are enjoying it thoroughly...

Published on 10th February 2021
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Finding peace in The Nook: Why this Indian writer from Bhutan started a weekly poetry newsletter in 2020

Riya writes for a living, but The Nook is a corner she has craved for herself and shares with her readers who seek solace

Published on 6th February 2021

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