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Book Review: Madness in Mumbai by Vrushali Samant

Vrushali Samant’s Madness in Mumbai unfolds as a rich and haunting tale set against the backdrop of India’s bustling financial capital. The story charts Monica Suri’s transformation—from a life of material comfort shadowed by emotional emptiness to a path of awakening and…

NAW Interview with Ovungthung Jungio

O. Jungio is an assistant research officer for the Department of Arts and Culture, government of Nagaland. When he is not writing, you can find him noodling on the guitar and the ukelele or cooking up kooky projects for his…

Book Review: An Invitation to Feast by Sona Bahadur

Sona Bahadur’s An Invitation to Feast offers far more than a simple exploration of India’s iconic cuisine; it stands as a sincere tribute to the country’s vibrant, multifaceted, and continually transforming culinary traditions.  In this captivating blend of memoir and…

Book Review: The Ferryman by KrishnaKumar

What begins as an innocent gesture—taking in an old bed gifted by a neighbor—soon unravels into a harrowing descent in The Ferryman, a surprisingly haunting novel that masterfully fuses psychological terror with supernatural elements.  The result is a story that grips the reader…

Book Review: Aunties of Vasant Kunj by Anuradha Marwah

Anuradha Marwah’s Aunties of Vasant Kunj is a brilliantly crafted novel that blends sharp wit, keen social observation, and heartfelt empathy to paint a vivid portrait of middle-class existence in Delhi. Through the lives of three central characters—Shailaja, Nilima (also called Mrs…

Book Review: The Sufi Storyteller by Faiqa Mansab

The Sufi Storyteller begins with a bang and then builds up on the hype. Whether the author delivers on the hype is something the reader must decide, but it’s a good book, well-written and well-structured.  It tells the story primarily…

Book Review: Instruments of Torture by Aparna Sanyal

Aparna Upadhyaya Sanyal’s Instruments of Torture is a collection of stories, each bearing the name of a torture instrument.  Through these narratives, the author explores the complexities of human emotions, hidden desires, and psychological wounds, offering a profound look into…

Book Review: A Kite of Farewells by Ovungthung Jungio

In A Kite of Farewells, Ovungthung Jungio weaves a poignant collection of stories that pulse with nostalgia, sorrow, mystery, and remembrance.  Published by Rupa, this debut offering transcends the traditional short story format, emerging as an intimate exploration of the human…