Erotica

Reading ancient Indian erotica in the time of Tinder: A new anthology covers 3,000 years of writing

The anthology Parrots of Desire, edited by Goa-based author Amrita Narayanan, looks at desire and erotica, from Muddupalani to Manto, from the Rig Veda to Tamil Sangam poets, from out-of-print short stories by Kamala Das to Kiran Nagarkar and Rabindranath Tagore

Confessions of a first timer: Agony and ecstasy of being a panelist at the Jaipur Literature Festival

Writer Rosalyn D'Mello offers a firsthand account of being a panelist at the Jaipur Literature Festival 2017, and the moments that made this 10th edition worthwhile

More than erotica, a 360° walk through the temples of Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh

There's more than just erotica here. A virtual tour into the land of mysticism called Khajuraho

Read: Sexboy by Taslima Nasrin, from The Pleasure Principle, a collection of erotic fiction

The Pleasure Principle: The Amaryllis Book of Erotic Stories, edited by G Sampath brings together writers like Taslima Nasrin, Meena Kandasamy, Mitali Sharan, Tabish Khair, Vikram Kapoor

Erotica, she wrote: Sunny Leone’s latest role is that of a short-story writer

Sunny Leone has a new role, and it isn't in a film. The actress has turned writer with 'Sweet Dreams', a collection of erotic short fiction for Juggernaut.

New 'Fifty Shades of Grey' novel hits the shelves

E.L. James, the British author of the hugely successful "Fifty Shades of Grey" erotic novels, is celebrating the fictional birthday of her famous male character on Thursday with the release of her new book, "Grey," which looks set to be an instant bestseller.

Who needs Sunny Leone: Ancient Indian erotica is less coy and a whole lot hotter

Although Kothari does have quite a few interesting pieces, it clearly isn't enough to make a book.

Where's the chemistry? Fifty Shades of Grey may be re-shot as it isn't hot enough

Upcoming erotic-romance 'Fifty Shades of Grey' had to be re-shot reportedly due to lack of chemistry between the lead actors Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson.

Fifty Shades of Grey fans petition for a new cast

This Monday, Sons of Anarchy actor Charlie Hunman and relative unknown Dakota Johnson landed the roles of Christian Grey and Anastasia in the film adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey. And fans of the erotic novel were fifty shades of annoyed.

Tales of erotica: A pleasant kind of heavy

This excerpt of a short story by a bold new voice from Tamil Nadu tells the tale of a pregnant woman who discovers and succumbs to irresistible new cravings.