Featured Authors

Janice Pariat is an acclaimed author known for her diverse literary contributions. With works like "Boats on Land: A Collection of Short Stories" and "Seahorse: A Novel," she has garnered recognition and received prestigious awards, including the Young Writer Award from the Sahitya Akademi and the Crossword Book Award for Fiction.

Nilanjana S. Roy is an award-winning Indian author and journalist, known for her captivating writing style and insightful commentary. She gained critical acclaim in 2013 with her debut novel, "The Wildings," which won the Shakti Bhatt First Book Award.

Vauhini Vara is an accomplished journalist and author known for her captivating exploration of technology, business, and culture. Her debut novel, "The Immortal King Rao", garnered critical acclaim and achieved remarkable recognition, being a Pulitzer Prize finalist, a John Leonard Prize finalist, and a notable book of the year according to NPR and The New York Times.

Vasudhendra is known for his bold and thought-provoking writings in the Kannada language. He has garnered attention for his exploration of LGBTQ+ themes in his works, shedding light on the experiences of the marginalized community in contemporary Indian society. His collection of short stories titled "Mohanaswamy" stands as a significant literary achievement, receiving widespread acclaim and numerous awards. In addition, Vasudhendra's historical novel "Tejo Tungabhadra" won the Karnataka Sahitya Akademi Award in 2019. Alongside his writing, Vasudhendra has made valuable contributions to the literary scene by establishing "Chanda-Pustaka," a platform that promotes and publishes the works of young and new Kannada writers.