Indian literature

Top 5 authors of Bihar: Spreading knowledge through the times

Top 5 authors of Bihar: Spreading knowledge through the times

September 4, 2022

Since ages, Indian literature, especially the Vedas and epics like Mahabharata or Ramayana, has attracted attention across the world. The trend has continued over the centuries with authors like Nobel Laureate Rabindra Nath Tagore or V S Naipaul and Salman Rushdie, to name just a...

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Jaipur Literature Festival goes to America

Jaipur Literature Festival goes to America

September 19, 2018

For the first time ever, the world’s largest free literature festival reaches the American shores. The Jaipur Literature Festival, which has now become synonymous with bringing a range of voices from the world of literature upfront, began in 2006 and is held annually in the tit...

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Five Iconic Indian Authors

Five Iconic Indian Authors

March 1, 2018

Indian literature is celebrated across the globe for its depth and intricacy. Twenty-two official languages and a history of around 3,000 years in written literature are reflected in the literary richness of the country. India & You looks at five Indian writers who have been ...

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An alternate take on Indian culture

An alternate take on Indian culture

November 14, 2017

The interpretations of Indian culture fusing with the western world and the rhetoric return to the roots of Indian mores such as Sanskrit as a language, gods seen as animals and the modern art forms deciphering traditional India are becoming interesting subjects in the recent tim...

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Exclusive interview with Nandita Das

Exclusive interview with Nandita Das

April 22, 2016

It’s a human story, says actor-turned- director Nandita Das about her next directorial venture based on the Indian writer of the 1940s – Saadat Hasan Manto. Nandita Das, one of the most critically acclaimed actress in the Indian cinema, is known for her work in the parall...

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