George Orwell, born Eric Arthur Blair on June 25, 1903, in Motihari, Bihar, left an indelible mark on literature and politics with his profound works and critiques of totalitarianism.
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Vikram Seth reclaims the beauty and mesmerising magic of ‘The Hanuman Chalisa’ for all in his new book
BY Vineetha Mokkil 23 June 2024
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Nilanjana Bhowmick's 'How Not to be a Superwoman' dissects the burden of perfection a deeply patriarchal society places on Indian women.
BY Vineetha Mokkil 18 May 2024
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The anthology "And They Lived...Ever After" breathes new life into classic fairy tales through the insightful retellings of 13 disabled women writers.
BY Vineetha Mokkil 4 May 2024
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Neige Sinno's book also dives into works by other writers in search of similar themes and draws inspiration from authors such as Virginia Woolf, William Blake, Mary Gaitskill, and Toni Morrison who shine a light on experiences that “aim to annihilate the other, to deny his/her humanity”.
BY Vineetha Mokkil 6 April 2024
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Most professional matchmakers operate like big businesses today—super-organised, digitally savvy, keen to extend their reach beyond Indian shores
BY Vineetha Mokkil 25 March 2024
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Future of Taste shines the spotlight on several indigenous food items that have been neglected by a majority of Indians over the years.
BY Vineetha Mokkil 17 March 2024
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Billboards on ageing and ‘regaining’ youth are everywhere advertisements promise to turn back time. The message is loud and clear: ageing is a disaster that affects women far more than men. Wake up and panic, ladies. Or else, fade away into old age and oblivion.
BY Rakhi Bose 11 March 2024
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Echoes of the present often permeate the fictional universe of this debut novel, prompting readers to ponder the future of the world we live in where authoritarian leaders run amuck
BY Vineetha Mokkil 3 March 2024
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This phantom is on the ruling dispensation’s mind. Those who claim to care little for him dissect his loves and hates, day in, day out
BY Vineetha Mokkil 1 March 2024
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