Author Interview

Bina Nayak on debut novel Starfish Pickle, and why water is a strong theme in the book

In an interview, Nayak talks about a different version of Goa, the world of diving, why raves are like modern-day tribal gatherings, and more.

Author Lucy Ellmann on her first essay collection Things Are Against Us, and envisioning a world led by women

In an interview with Firstpost, Ellmann talks about Virginia Woolf being among her biggest inspirations, why Trump is "one of the biggest failures of all time", and more

Nawaaz Ahmed on new book Radiant Fugitives and finding his place as a gay Indian-American Muslim in a polarised world

Nawaaz Ahmed talks about his debut novel, homosexuality, Islamophobia, and how the personal is political and the political, personal.

Abhirup Dhar probes the paranormal in new book Ghost Hunter Gaurav Tiwari

Dhar tells us about the challenges of approaching such explosive material, Gaurav’s legacy and what he believes about the existence of ghosts.

Kynpham Sing Nongkynrih on debut fiction Funeral Nights, a timely exploration of the Khasis

Nongkynrih gives non-Khasis an extraordinary introduction to a people and culture that little is known about.

In Royal Textiles of Mewar, a look at how fabrics are used to express the rulers' authority and personality

Documenting the heritage and culture of a region renowned for its uniqueness, the book preserves the sanctity attached to them.

Ami Ganatra on book Mahabharata Unravelled, clarifying misconceptions about the epic

Ganatra discusses the book, how it changed her understanding of the epic and its characters, and the Mahabharata’s enduring relevance.

Vaibhav Purandare on book Hitler and India, myths around the Fuhrer, and the lasting romance for dictatorship in a democracy

Vaibhav Purandare discusses the research for his book, the discoveries that were surprising or fortuitous, as well as the shifting (but ultimately, cruel) attitudes of the Nazis towards India.

In Anindita Ghose's debut novel, lunar metaphors, myriad literary references and a depiction of women's inner lives

The premise of The Illuminated betrays a familiarity — as it seemingly revolves around the lives of a mother-daughter duo, Shashi and Tara Mallick, and the all-important men in their lives — only to catch the reader off-guard with its nuanced, sensitive, and often complex mappings of its protagonists' minds.

Gunjan Veda on her book The Museum of Broken Tea Cups, and why Dalit artists' contributions to culture go unrecognised

You cannot invisibilise someone if you recognise their contribution. And as a society, we have always sought to invisibilise Dalits, says author Gunjan Veda