Contemporary Indian Writing in the spotlight
Octavia Bright finds out why there is so much exciting new fiction coming from India with newly-published debut writers Santanu Bhattacharya, Anindita Ghose and Sonal Kohli.
Octavia Bright finds out why there is so much exciting new fiction coming from India. Newly-published debut writers Santanu Bhattacharya, Anindita Ghose and Sonal Kohli discuss the country's tumultuous past and present, as well as its bright literary future.
Plus, Anjali Kajal talks about overcoming barriers as a Dalit woman and finding her voice as a writer.
Booklist 鈥� Sunday 9 April and Thursday 13 April
One Small Voice -Santanu Bhattacharya
The Illuminated- Anindita Ghose
The House Next to the Factory -Sonal Kohli
A Room of One鈥檚 Own -Virginia Woolf
Ma is Scared by Anjali Kajal:Translated by Kavita Bhanot
White Tiger by Aravind Adiga
Winners of last year鈥檚 Booker and International Booker prize:
The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka
Tomb of Sand by Geetanjali Shree:Translated by Daisy Rockwell
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