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Book Review: Girl in Scarlet Hijab by Suresh U. Kumar

Girl in Scarlet Hijab is a sweeping, multi-generational political-historical novel that journeys through the vibrant yet tumultuous socio-political landscape of Kerala, India. Penned by Suresh U. Kumar—a professor, entrepreneur, and activist with deep roots in Kerala—the novel gracefully marries the personal…

Book Review: Inflation by Madhusudhanan S

Book Blurb: Despite the vast differences in culture and language across the globe, the world remains intricately interconnected. At the heart of this connection lies the economy—the cornerstone of global affairs and the centerpiece of the social sciences. But the…

NAW Interview with Alina Gufran

Alina Gufran is a writer and filmmaker from New Delhi. Her debut novel, No Place To Call My Own, has been published by Westland Books. Her film, Leela, premiered at IFFR and has been showcased at prestigious festivals like San Sebastian International…

Book Review: Maa by Anurupa Devi 

Maa, originally written in Bengali by Anurupa Devi and translated by Sanjukta Banerji Bhattacharya, is a period piece set in early nineteenth-century Bengal. This deeply evocative novel captivated me from the very first page. This story provides a striking and…

Minding Gaps Between Stops by Michael Roque                                                                                                                  

Sharp whistle shrieks between stops from December Street to Jan Way—  Two, four, eight eye to eye, face to face  on a one-way train—  thu-thud THU-Thud! THU-THUD!!! On track to a transitional pause, doors seal all into a lit tube …

Book Review: My Beloved Life BY Amitava Kumar

Amitava Kumar is a celebrated voice in contemporary literature and needs no introduction. His writing has a distinct earthiness that takes readers on a journey exploring the circle of life, right from birth to death.  “My Beloved Life,” Kumar’s latest novel,…