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Narayan Debnath copyright row: Calcutta High Court bans publisher from selling legend’s works
January 23, 2026 2:40 pm
Narayan Debnath copyright case: In the district court the widow and the son of late author Narayan Debnath alleged that the publishing house was infringing upon the copyrights of late autor's works.
The monster within: Reconsidering Frankenstein on Halloween
November 14, 2025 3:55 pm
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein endures not as a tale of terror, but as a mirror of our own loneliness and longing.
Climate justice lets super rich in developing world off the hook: Prize-winning historian Sunil Amrith
November 08, 2025 3:23 pm
Historian Sunil Amrith’s The Burning Earth explores how centuries of human ambition and exploitation have bound together empire, industry, and the environment
Where to begin with Zadie Smith — from White Teeth to Dead and Alive
November 13, 2025 7:56 pm
From the multicultural chatter of White Teeth to the elegiac essays of Dead and Alive, her body of work is a living dialogue with art, identity, and change.
The digital Bell Jar: Sylvia Plath and the culture of confession
November 07, 2025 1:16 pm
Sylvia Plath, the poet of confession becomes an icon of content, and her fig tree now blooms on every feed.
From Dolittle to Tarzan: What iconic primatologist Jane Goodall read as a child
October 14, 2025 4:06 pm
As tributes pour in for Jane Goodall, who has died aged 91, we look back at the childhood books that helped shape the pioneering primatologist’s path from Bournemouth to the forests of Gombe.
Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight saga was never the problem. Our contempt for teen girls was.
October 12, 2025 9:22 am
Stephenie Meyer's Twilight at 20: Stephenie Meyer’s blockbuster saga turns 20 this year, exposing the cultural bias that fueled its backlash.
Mumbai Litfest to honour literary giants Vinod Kumar Shukla and Sitanshu Yashaschandra
October 08, 2025 12:16 pm
The Literature Live! The Mumbai Litfest, by Godrej Industries Group, celebrates the works of two well-known Indian voices who have defined the texture of Indian writing
4 books that testify the legacy of Black feminism
October 08, 2025 12:16 pm
From Toni Morrison to Alice Walker, here are four books that explore the experience of African-American women.
These four novels on my TBR have me wishing for more than 24 hours in a day
November 17, 2025 11:16 am
A few book recommendations from my TBR to yours
AUTHORS PHOTOS
Famous authors and their beloved pets
June 04, 2026 3:52 pm
From loyal dogs to beloved cats and even a raven, these authors cherished their pets deeply. Take a look.
Alexander Pushkin: Secrets of Russia's literary legend
June 06, 2026 10:33 am
Born on June 6, 1799, Alexander Pushkin was a Russian poet, playwright, and novelist of the Romantic era. Get to know more about him and his life.
Inside the revolutionary life of Adrienne Rich
May 16, 2026 10:07 am
Adrienne Rich was one of the forerunning authors who openly spoke about femininity and intersectionality. Here's some things you actually didn't know about her.
Who was Søren Kierkegaard?
May 15, 2026 10:40 am
Born on May 5, 1813, Søren Kierkegaard was a Danish Lutheran theologian, philosopher, poet, social critic, and religious author who is widely considered to be the first existentialist philosopher.
The Father of Nonsense Literature: Hidden facts about Edward Lear
May 12, 2026 1:20 pm
Born on May 12, 1812, Edward Lear—often hailed as the 'Father of Nonsense'—remains one of the most influential figures in literature. From his iconic limericks to his whimsical illustrations, here is everything you need to know about his legacy.
Author Nayantara Sahgal turns 99: Things you didn't know about her
May 10, 2026 10:46 am
Born on 10 May, 1927, Nayantara Sahagal is one of the famous Indian authors who write in English. These are some facts you didn't know about her.
What was Louisa May Alcott’s first story?
May 08, 2026 2:00 pm
Louisa May Alcott’s first story was published on May 8, 1852. Here is everything you need to know about who published it and what it was about.
Dalit History Month: Voices you need to read this April
April 23, 2026 11:34 am
Celebrated every April, Dalit History Month is the perfect time to explore these essential Dalit writers whose work everyone should read.
Lesser-known truths about Louise Glück’s life
April 22, 2026 4:01 pm
Born on 22nd April, Louise Glück remains one of the most important writers in the contemporary era. These are things you didn't know about the Nobel Prize winning writer.
Six gut-wrenching letters from famous authors
March 30, 2026 11:52 am
For many iconic writers, their most profound work didn’t appear in bound novels, but in the rushed ink of personal correspondence.
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