The Many Horrors of Pre-Independent Rural Bengal in Shakchunni by Arnab Ray
Rahul Vishnoi reviews Shakchunni by Arnab Ray (published by Hachette India, 2024). Shakchunni by Arnab Ray stands upon a skeleton of greed. The smell of want runs through the story, unifying most of the characters in different pursuits, all of who go down the road of avarice to achieve the deep, dark desires of their […]
The Mine by Arnab Ray Review: A Slow Descent Into Madness
Rahul Vishnoi reviews The Mine by Arnab Ray (published by Hachette India, 2024). First things first. This book needs a disclaimer the length of a curtain hanging in your reading room. The Mine by Arnab Ray is a story that, page after page, tests you. It teases you with violence and inflammatory dialogues. How much […]
Exploring Generational Trauma in Ankush Saikia’s A Natural History of Violence
Priyadarshini Gauri reviews A Natural History of Violence by Ankush Saikia (Independently published, 2024). Ankush Saikia lives in the beautiful city of Shillong, living the idyllic life of writing, working in his mother’s bakery, and walking and photographing the picturesque city. What then, made him take to a life of a crime novelist? Moreover, why […]
Samsara: Enter The Valley of The Gods by Saksham Garg: Is It Really India’s Harry Potter?
Zenith Denis reviews Samsara: Enter the Valley of the Gods by Saksham Garg (published by Penguin in 2022). Tucked within brambles that may,Shielding boughs and keeping at bay;Every dashak centres a blue rose,Scent of which dale invariably knows;Watered, it riots by the nights,Sheeny, eliciting awe from sights;But in the valley fortified by the one that slithers,For […]
Ajay Navaria’s Worlds Within Worlds: A Deep Dive into Modern India’s Caste Dynamics
Stuti Chakrabarty reviews Worlds Within Worlds by Ajay Navaria and translated from Hindi by Nita Kumar (published by Niyogi Books Private Limited, 2024). Worlds Within Worlds, originally titled Udhar ke Log and authored by Ajay Navaria, is a significant work that delves into the intricate dynamics of caste and social hierarchy in modern India. The […]
A Comprehensive List of 112 Women Translators in India
The chasm between the rich and diverse “regional” literature and the mainstream English literature has always been large. Still, the rise in the number of translations in recent years is steadily filling that gap. Simultaneously, there’s been an increase in translation-specific initiatives and awards in the past decade that have further encouraged translators and translations. […]
When the Cicadas Sing: A Village Summer Among Paddy Fields and Grandma
I remember the first time my grandmother taught me how to plant rice. I was nine. The school was closed for summer break. On the last day, I rushed home in excitement. I emptied the books from my school bag and packed them with the change of clothes. The next day, Mother dropped me off […]
How Storytelling in Corporate Culture Can Engage, Inspire & Transform Your Workplace
Do you remember the last time you sat down to read a book? What if I tell you that reading for just six minutes can reduce stress levels by 68%? Or that reading fiction can improve your decision-making capabilities by 50 to 100%? There are hundreds of studies proving the benefits of reading both personally […]
The Making of a Cricket Hero: R. Ashwin’s I Have the Streets Review
Yash Pawaskar reviews I Have the Streets by R. Ashwin and Sidharth Monga (published by Ebury Press, Penguin Random House India, 2024). The 2024 T20 World Cup was going on. As usual, my colleague and I were discussing cricket. In one of our conversations, I showed him the hot-off-the-press book I was reading—I Have the […]
Why Translation and Localisation Efforts are Great Economic Strategies for Your Company
Localisation, the practice of adapting content or information in the cultural context of the target audience, is an inclusive choice with enormous economic benefits. This includes not only language but also tone, imagery, visuals, UI and more. Translation is just one part of this process. English is the most popular language on the web, used […]
