writing

Saadat Hasan Manto

The Legacy of Manto

Six decades after his death, we remember Saadat Hasan Manto, whose progressive and profound stories reaffirm his credibility as a giant of South Asian literature.

Photograph by Revathy V K

A Gatherer of Stories

In conversation with Revathy V K about her photography, her writing, and the queer community in India.

Nilanjana Roy

The Unbroken Taar

In conversation with author Nilanjana Roy about her latest book The Girl Who Ate Books, traditions, final drafts, and the tragic side of plagiarism.

Mahinn Ali Khan

Letters of Love

In conversation with Mahinn Ali Khan: writer, archivist, and innovator.

Ensnaring the Jabberwock

In conversation with Jai Arjun Singh about his blog Jabberwock, film criticism, and the importance of reading for budding writers.

From Blogger to Writer

There is nothing wrong with being an academician. But writing was what I was meant for. Right?

Good Indian Girls Don’t

A not-so-samajdar-beti decides to take a year off from academia, fly off to the city of her birth, and start working on her first novel.

Delicate and Dangerous

In conversation with acclaimed poet Sharanya Manivannan about her creative process.