Dr Alok Mishra is a rare contemporary figure who inhabits poetry, criticism and pedagogy with equal seriousness. A poet in English (and occasionally Hindi and Maithili), a literary critic, founder of several influential digital platforms, and now a scholar of Indianness in Indian English poetry, he represents a generation of Indian writers who refuse to […]
V. S. Edwár enters the contemporary literary landscape with a presence that feels both confident and quietly observant, the kind of writer whose imagination stretches far beyond the boundaries of any single genre. His debut novel, Reign of Pawns, is not simply an introduction to his storytelling. It is a declaration that he is deeply […]
General Biographical Details Haruki Murakami, one of the most widely read novelists of the contemporary world, was born on January 12, 1949, in Kyoto, Japan. His parents, both teachers of Japanese literature, came from families with deep cultural and historical connections to the traditional arts. Although he was born in Kyoto, he spent most of […]
In the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary literature, Ashwini Pratham emerges as a compelling new voice, weaving stories that resonate with emotional depth, cultural richness, and universal truths. Her debut novel, Legacy of the Lost Words, is not just a book but an experience—a journey through time, love, and the enduring power of memory. With an evocative […]