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Michael Rosen wins this year’s PEN Pinter Prize: A glimpse into the work of the children’s writerSubscriber Only
June 29, 2023 16:11 IST
Rosen is known for making poetry accessible to children through his work and performances. His themes are often social, political and ethical.
Fri, Jun 30, 2023
A mix of recently published fiction and non-fiction books for middle graders that are perfect to stay at home withSubscriber Only
June 28, 2023 15:24 IST
From learning about the creation and erasure of Indian languages to experiencing vicariously the emotional turmoil of having bullies for friends, here's a selection of fiction and non-fiction books that are just right for the young 'uns
Thu, Jun 29, 2023
Biden gifts Modi first edition collection of Robert Frost’s work: The poet and his connection with IndiaSubscriber Only
June 25, 2023 08:00 IST
The gifting of a first edition collection of Frost’s work to PM Modi may be emblematic of the poet’s stature in American literary life, but much before that Frost had found an admirer in India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
Sun, Jun 25, 2023
An arts-based project with children from different backgrounds explores the meaning of basic constitutional rights through their eyesSubscriber Only
June 22, 2023 10:41 IST
Hum Hindustani by Delhi-based filmmaker and writer Samina Mishra engages with children from Shaheen Bagh in Delhi, rural Firozpur in Punjab and Kitaab Mahal library in Mumbai's Govandi to examine how the political becomes personal
Thu, Jun 22, 2023
A series of history books in Bengali is attempting to make concepts of partition, citizenship and linguistic politics accessible to middle gradersSubscriber Only
June 10, 2023 10:00 IST
History and its contemporary implications come alive in rich conversational narratives in the Itihashe Hatekhori series, now also available in English and Assamese translations
Sun, Jun 11, 2023
Uproar over Oxford talk by Kathleen Stock: Gender-critical feminism and its criticismsSubscriber Only
May 31, 2023 15:59 IST
At the talk, Kathleen Stock reiterated her views that while she wanted trans people to be protected from discrimination, she did not think it was 'fair on females' to share certain spaces with trans women
Thu, Jun 01, 2023
Twinkle Khanna is right — motherhood is tough, and we’re all just trying our bestSubscriber Only
May 30, 2023 16:50 IST
Be it tiger moms, helicopter moms, panda moms or those in between, we only hope for our children to be better people than we are
Tue, Jun 06, 2023
Anti-war to anti-dress codes: The many protests at Cannes over the yearsSubscriber Only
May 26, 2023 08:03 IST
A woman dressed in the colours of the Ukraine flag poured fake blood on herself at the Cannes red carpet. Cannes has been the site of many expressions of dissent. Here are some of the most well-known.
Sat, May 27, 2023
First Bulgarian author wins International Booker Prize: Who is Georgi Gospodinov and what is ‘Time Shelter’ aboutSubscriber Only
May 25, 2023 00:36 IST
Gospodinov gained rapid literary acclaim for his profound examination of how the everyday life of citizens is impacted by political regimes.
Fri, May 26, 2023
Early inspiration, great style and rhythm: What made Martin Amis the writer he wasSubscriber Only
May 22, 2023 19:11 IST
Martin Amis, the author of 15 novels, a memoir, and several volumes of non-fiction writing and short stories, was one of Britain's most influential writers.
Tue, May 23, 2023
India’s women in science, and their struggleSubscriber Only
May 20, 2023 07:15 IST
Recent data from the Department of Science and Technology (DST) showed women made up 28% of participants in 2018-19 in extramural Research and Development (R&D) projects, up from 13% in 2000-01.
Sun, May 21, 2023
Why Netflix’s ‘Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story’ is an ode to female friendships and solidaritySubscriber Only
May 19, 2023 18:20 IST
In this make-believe colour-blind alternate universe, romance might be upfront and central to the scheme of things, but it never loses sight of those other crucial human needs — friendship and loyalty — especially between women
Fri, May 19, 2023
‘The centrality of the body is integral to my writing’: Karthika NaïrSubscriber Only
April 18, 2023 09:36 IST
French-Indian poet and dance producer Karthika Naïr and French illustrator Joëlle Jolivet on their varied influences, experiences and diverse interests
Tue, Apr 18, 2023
Patrick French (1966-2023): ‘A charming man who never bowed to authority’Subscriber Only
March 17, 2023 04:00 IST
French, who was married to former Penguin Random House editor-in-chief Meru Gokhale, was the founding Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at Ahmedabad University (AU).
Fri, Mar 17, 2023
Kenzaburō Ōe passes away: The life and legacy of Japanese Nobel-winning authorSubscriber Only
March 14, 2023 15:07 IST
A prominent dissident and writer with a cult following in post-war Japan, Ōe became the voice of change in a country trying to adapt to new political circumstances.
Tue, Mar 14, 2023
Oscars 2023: What makes Deepika Padukone stand out?Subscriber Only
March 13, 2023 12:40 IST
Deepika Padukone is everything, everywhere, all at once, from a monster hit to billboards in Paris to the unveiling of the trophy at the FIFA World Cup finals 2022
Tue, Mar 14, 2023
Oscars 2023 were a watershed year for Asian nominees. Does it mark a turning point in its history of inclusivity?Subscriber Only
March 12, 2023 12:39 IST
Asians at Oscars 2023: Since its inception, the Academy Awards have never been particularly noted for inclusivity. With several wins for Asians at the latest edition, including for India's 'Naatu Naatu' song from 'RRR' and the documentary 'The Elephant Whisperers', how does it fare at present?
Mon, Mar 13, 2023
Annie Ernaux, recipient of the 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature, on her writing life and the highs and lows of old ageSubscriber Only
March 02, 2023 17:08 IST
On her first visit to India, the writer is the headlining act in a 16-member delegation of authors representing France, the guest of honour at the New Delhi World Book Fair
Thu, Mar 02, 2023
I think I will try and forget that I got the Nobel: Annie ErnauxSubscriber Only
February 26, 2023 06:45 IST
Ambassador Lenain said, “France, with a total of 16, has received the largest number of Nobel Prizes in the world. France and India have a lot in common, including our histories, our trysts with Independence and the importance of literature.”
Mon, Feb 27, 2023
Roald Dahl controversy: What well-meaning adults still don’t get about childrenSubscriber Only
February 21, 2023 14:02 IST
They underestimate their resilience. Instead of proselytising young readers, adults could try explaining how context works in literature and leave children to take away what they will from Dahl’s irreverent and ridiculously fun work
Wed, Feb 22, 2023
JCB Prize for Literature 2022-winning translator Baran Farooqi on growing up among languages and why literature in translation mattersSubscriber Only
February 03, 2023 11:47 IST
The academic, who translated Khalid Jawed's prize-winning Urdu novel 'Ne'mat Khana' into English, speaks of her literary inheritance and the need for interconnection that translation fulfills
Fri, Feb 03, 2023
Spare: A self-exiled prince’s cry for being invited back into the foldSubscriber Only
January 21, 2023 10:00 IST
Prince Harry’s memoir is a riveting account of the lives of British royalty that ultimately feels reductive
Sat, Jan 21, 2023
Weird questions children askSubscriber Only
January 15, 2023 14:42 IST
We asked children's writers to share the whackiest questions they have been asked
Sun, Jan 15, 2023
Why everyone’s talking about Deepti Kapoor’s Age of ViceSubscriber Only
January 15, 2023 06:10 IST
Touted to be one of the year's best books, the Lisbon-based writer on what led to her second coming
Sat, Jan 14, 2023
‘I don’t know why, but I fell in love with Hindi…It became my life partner’: Daisy RockwellSubscriber Only
January 14, 2023 12:00 IST
The 2022 International Booker Prize-winning translator on working on Geetanjali Shree’s prize-winning Tomb of Sand, her decision to work with literature by women and claiming her place in the sun
Fri, Jan 13, 2023Journalism of Courage
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