Literature

In the digest, the story on Holi is titled ‘Celebration Surprise', with Archie and his beloved friends Betty and Veronica learning about Holi and the traditions of fun and food associated with it. The story is based on the Archie Publications cofounder's experiences in India

The oceanic in much contemporary fiction is the place of multispecies belonging and new becomings, and decentres the human

Chief Justice of India JS Khehar, former chief of Suzuki Motor late Osamu Suzuki, Ram temple architect Chandrakant Sompura, hockey player PR Sreejesh among 139 Padma awardees announced on the eve of the 76th Republic Day

Hyderabad Literary Festival 2025, a mix of engaging plenaries, interactive workshops, cultural performances, and inspiring talks captivated audiences, leaving a lasting impact

With an exciting array of events, including lit stream, Kaavya Dhaara, stage talks, Youngistaan nukkad, storytelling sessions, cultural events, workshops, exhibitions, and film screenings, the HLF offers something for everyone

Beginning January 18, the series is conceived and designed by Mohammad Ali Baig as a tribute to his mother and co-founder of the theatre foundation

When one acts in a thoughtful way celebrations will no longer be empty. You will find meaning in the mundane.

The book caused a furour against its author and content as it was deemed blasphemous by Muslim organisations the world over

The upcoming edition promises to foster dialogue, bridge divides, and spotlight diverse perspectives with a carefully curated line-up. Check out what the Indian segment of the festival has to offer

Teamwork Arts, India’s pioneering curation company and festival producer, revealed the first list of sessions for the 2025 programme, which will, once again, reinforce the transformative power of books and ideas

Our planet is 71% water, and yet is called ‘earth’. The depths of the oceans remain the last frontier because we still do not know what lives there

Elizabeth Kurian’s ‘English Ghazal Train’ captures life’s many tracks

It will begin with Sitar and Santoor recital by young artists, Shruti Katkuri and Shreeja Katkuri accompanied by Vijay Kumar Panchal on Tabla.

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha said that Ramamurthy, who was born on August 29, 1863, was the father of the Telugu language movement.

‘Heart Tantrums’ is a ferocious, piercing, and powerful narration of a Pakistani woman’s struggle with marital abuse, misogyny, identity, and patriarchy.

Noted writer Kethu Vishwanath Reddy, who carved a niche for himself in Telugu literature with his writings in Rayalaseema dialect, passed away in Ongole on Monday morning

On the eve of Hanuman Jayanthi, these very kids who have now grown up are taking to the micro-blogging platform to share their first impressions of this mesmerising character.

Ernaux, 82, started out writing autobiographical novels, but quickly abandoned fiction in favour of memoirs.

Hyderabad: Renowned journalist Tony Joseph took immense pains to find out the roots of Indian ancestors in his latest book ‘Early Indians’ by analysing not only archeological and linguistic studies, but also of various recent genetic researches on early humans all over the world. He concluded his book as “We are all Indians. We are […]

Hyderabad: The Jaipur Literature Festival is back to its customary home, the pink city of Jaipur, for its 15th edition. The rich programme is set to begin with the calming strains of music in the morning. The festival, this year, is home to several musical renditions for all music lovers across the country to witness […]

Memories of unnatural destruction must make one not resilient to destruction but resist attempts to evoke more destruction

The ending of poems, especially in the 20th century and after, has almost always delivered a sense that humanity seeks: a return to order

Narendra Luther authored three books of humour in Urdu - Band Kiwad, Mizaj Pursi and Alif Tamasha

Elizabeth Kurian's The Art and Science of Ghazal, breaks down the nuances of the style helping listeners understand the fine poetry