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A charter for the republic of neglected authors A charter for the republic of neglected authors We the Authors of India should finally do what everybody else in this country does when life hands them a lemon: Form a morcha The farmer at least knows what her wheat will fetch. We pour three years and... Continue Reading →
Please review your favourite book HERE You have till 30th Nov to review the book you like. Voting for the shortlist will open in the first week of December. Picture a team of readers, a spreadsheet that refuses to stop growing, and a rule that says only 12 books can make the cut. That was... Continue Reading →
Entry is free! 7 March | 14:00–14:45The Places and PeopleGrand Lotus Hall Screenshot 7 March | 16:00–16:45Growing Tales for Tomorrow – Children’s BooksGardenia Hall 8 March | 10:00–10:45 - An International Women’s Day special with International Booker Winner Banu Mushtaq Ink and Essence: Women Writing, Women Written(Women’s Day Panel)Grand Lotus Hall Wet Water Resort, Gampaha Free entry... Continue Reading →
Arefa Tehsin explores India’s biodiversity buffet in her new children’s book, The Great Indian Safari Arefa Tehsin takes young readers to coral reefs and jungles in her latest book, The Great Indian Safari Published - August 07, 2025 02:48 pm IST NIDHI ADLAKHA Arefa Tehsin believes every creature tells a story. And in her latest book, The Great Indian... Continue Reading →
CITIES IN FICTION An interview with writer and novelist,Arefa Tehsin By Divya Ravindranath 21 May 2025 Arefa Tehsin grew up treading jungles with her naturalist father. She was often found trying to catch a snake or spin a yarn. Tehsin is the author of several fiction and non-fiction books and contributes columns and features to publications... Continue Reading →
Children’s book author Arefa Tehsin on 'The Witch in the Peepul Tree' being translated into Sinhalese, and more Updated on: 04 March,2025 08:19 PM IST | Mumbai Fiona Fernandez | fiona.fernandez@mid-day.com Children’s book author Arefa Tehsin’s The Witch in the Peepul Tree will be translated into Sinhala. We caught up with the author who juggles time between India and... Continue Reading →
Press Trust of India (PTI): Arefa Tehsin's book makes it to Asian Prize for Fiction super shortlist The Week: Arefa Tehsin's book makes it to Asian Prize for Fiction super shortlist Scroll.in: Indian writers Arefa Tehsin and Smriti Ravindra make the final round of 2024 Asian Prize for Fiction The Print: Arefa Tehsin’s book makes... Continue Reading →
Friday, November 08, Schools DayTime: 1030-1130Venue: The ParketteOUT IN THE OPENThere are many prisons that do not come with bars and locks. What are they? Where do they exist? How do they work? Find out with Arefa. Saturday, November 09Time: 1230-1330Venue: The ParkettePAWS, CLAWS AND COMMASTame the non-fiction beast with wildlife author Arefa as she... Continue Reading →
'The Witch in the Peepul Tree' has been shortlisted for The Asian Prize for Fiction. "Following an extensive process spanning seven months, 13 group discussions were conducted by 5 book clubs from Africa, Asia, and Europe. This global participation resulted in the identification of six books for the shortlist. The discussions were guided by evaluation... Continue Reading →
Book Signings in Delhi on the 25th and 26th of June 2024 Also, at Kunzum books GK 2. M Block Market Greater Kailash II, New Delhi 26th June 3 PM
