Poetry is an underrated art form, said to be good for the soul. And, the South Asian female poets that promote this craft find vast ways to present issues from small everyday topics to larger issues. There are so many ways that poetry can look and feel. South Asia itself has a deep poetic tradition, almost as old as the […]
In a dazzling fusion of Bollywood magic and captivating storytelling, Puneet Bhandal burst onto the literary scene in 2022 with her sensational debut novel, Starlet Rivals. As an author and former Bollywood film journalist, Puneet’s passion for Indian cinema shines through her writing, capturing the hearts of readers worldwide. With Starlet Rivals making waves across the UK, USA, and Canada, […]
The Mughals, a ruling family who dominated much of India between the 16th and 19th centuries, had their history chapters removed from textbooks. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is presently in charge in India, has been vocal about its goal to rewrite the nation’s history and reject what it refers to as the “slave mentality” of colonial rulers. Amit […]
Gauri Khan, who has created her own identity for being one of the best interior designers of Bollywood, is all set to launch a ‘coffee table book’. Gauri took to Instagram and shared a picture with Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan, Aryan Khan, and AbRam and made the announcement. She wrote: “Family is what makes a home… Excited for the […]
Markets, mulled wine, family, presents and great Christmas shows are all part of the celebrations during the festive season. The theatre is a great place to spend an evening with loved ones. The shows embody all the elements of Christmas and provide a different atmosphere from the usual hotspots. These performances are filled with music, dance, comedy and drama. And, […]
South Asian books make one of the most unique Christmas gifts to someone, whether they love reading or not. More and more novels are becoming inclusive. Numerous South Asian authors are diversifying the “typical” story with characters that represent different communities. This is vital for younger readers who can see characters similar to them but just as impactful to wider […]
Described as an “elite performer”, Shagufta Iqbal is a spoken word artist, poet, filmmaker, and writer whose talents ring out through her debut collection Jam is for Girls, Girls get Jam (2017). The book is an honest and emotional insight into the immigrant experience and lends a voice to the journeys of women to unknown territory. The poems concern themselves […]
Writer and editor Rakhshan Rizwan is back with her fourth book Europe, Love Me Back. The poetry collection is a relentless outpour of questions and answers as Rizwan tries to piece together her identity and sense of belonging. Originally from Lahore, Pakistan, the author lived in Germany and the Netherlands before settling in the Bay Area of North California, USA. […]
“This is whiteness. It is everywhere” Sheena Patel is a British writer and assistant director for film and TV. She is now taking over the literary scene with the publication of her debut book, I’m A Fan. Sheena was born and raised in North West London. Her mother is from Mauritius and her father is Kenyan Indian. She is part […]
Trailblazing football coach Manisha Tailor MBE has written an inspiring book for young people to help them believe that dreams are possible. Manisha is the Assistant Head of Coaching (U9-U16) at QPR Football Club and the only person of South Asian heritage to be working as a coach in the English professional game. There is an evident lack of representation […]
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