I Came Home to Myself by Navya Kapoor
Navya Kapoor’s poetry anthology, *I came Home to Myself*, explores themes of self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and the pressure to conform to societal expectations. Written in a conve…
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*Wrong Turns Only* by Priyanka Pradhan follows Tashi, who embarks on a coastal road trip with her long-lost mother to seek closure for her childhood abandonment. While navigating t…
A Queer Shade of Saffron by Shastri Akella
Shastri Akella’s *A Queer Shade of Saffron* is a poetic and sensuous collection of interconnected stories that explores the diverse nuances of South Asian queer experiences. By wea…
The Offline Hours
In this review of Sanjay S. Chauhan’s *The Offline Hours*, Aarti Arora gives the novel a one-star rating, stating that its interesting premise of a sudden internet blackout is unde…
Alfaaz ki Mehfil by Satya Prabhakar
*Alfaaz ki Mehfil*, curated and translated by Satya Prabhakar, is a collection of Urdu poetry featuring diverse voices ranging from historical figures like Amir Khusro to contempor…
Principles of Prediction by Anushka Jasraj
Anushka Jasraj’s short story collection, *Principles of Prediction*, explores the unpredictable and interconnected nature of human lives through deeply layered and diverse characte…
Did You Ever Love Me? by Rithvik Singh
Rithvik Singh’s *Did You Ever Love Me?* is a poignant collection of verses that explores profound themes of longing, heartbreak, and unconventional love. Using ornate language and …
Kunti by Koral Dasgupta
Koral Dasgupta’s *Draupadi* reimagines the legendary queen through a non-linear exploration of her multifaceted roles as a warrior, wise administrator, and romantic partner. The na…
Mandodari by Koral Dasgupta
Koral Dasgupta’s *Mandodari* explores the tragic internal conflict of a queen caught between her empathy for her sinful husband and her sense of duty. Moving beyond her role as Rav…
Cleopatra and Frankenstein
This article reviews Coco Mellors' debut novel, *Cleopatra and Frankenstein*, which follows the whirlwind marriage of a young woman named Cleo and an older man named Frank. Rather …
Ghachar Ghochar by Vivek Shanbag (Transl. Srinath Perur)
Vivek Shanbhag’s *Ghachar Ghochar* is a profound exploration of how shifting fortunes can fracture familial bonds and expose deep-seated patriarchal structures. Told through a simp…
Listen for the Lie
This article reviews Amy Tintera's thriller *Listen for the Lie*, which follows Lucy Chase as she confronts her past when a true-crime podcast revisits the murder of her best frien…