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As an editor, why I prefer bad writing to cookie-cutter AI-generated content
December 30, 2025 1:57 pm
Even what may be called ‘bad writing’ or ‘poor English’ has its place: At least it is a person’s voice. In the Indian context, it may be the voice of a marginalised person, or of a field expert who has not had the privilege of an elite education
Why AI can't take over creative writing
April 06, 2025 2:28 pm
Generating text from LLMs can be seen as plagiarism, one word at a time.
Can you script your way to success? How writing down goals can take you closer to your dreams
February 21, 2025 12:29 pm
Seeing your goals written helps you visualise success, boosting motivation, and creating a positive emotional association with the outcome.
'Writing a memoir is a bit like playing God with your own life story': Gurcharan Das
March 20, 2024 4:23 pm
Gurcharan Das, author of the famous play ‘9 Jakhoo Hill’, speaks about his writing process, shares tips on how to pen a memoir and other topics.
How did we get here
January 20, 2024 11:52 am
The uncomfortable questions inherent in writing a political novel of this time
‘Quantity is not important, quality is’: Nidhi Dalmia talks about his latest book 'Afternoon' and the inspiration behind it
September 26, 2023 3:29 pm
"I wanted to tell a tale about how one is torn between love and obligation, between the head and the heart, between one's social contract and what one really wants. 'Afternoon' best reflects how our lives are shaped by the choices we make and factors beyond our control," Nidhi says.
The key to writing well lies in being clear, precise and accurate
December 19, 2022 4:17 pm
Nigam Nuggehalli writes, 'When you write well, you are a craftsman, and like all good craftsmen, when you come up with a lovingly crafted essay, there is sense of pride and fulfilment.'
‘The minute I start reading, I'm itching to write my own thing’: Durjoy Datta
December 13, 2022 3:47 pm
Stop stressing about getting published and keep writing, says Durjoy Dutta, who is out with his latest audiobook ‘The Opposite of Love’
Inside a 77-year-old pen hospital in Kolkata, where old pens are treated and given a new life
June 05, 2022 12:47 am
As unbelievable as it may sound, pen hospitals were indeed central to the city's landscape. While most such hospitals have been erased with time, there is one remaining in the heart of Kolkata
How a translator’s collective makes room for richer conversations and an inclusive way of life
August 21, 2021 9:59 pm
Set up in 2017, the collective aims to bridge the gap between the English reader and classics of Indian literature, with translations and events around them.
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