Indian author

Ruskin Bond, 89, is still writing

The good old man of letters is much loved by his young and old readers. They sometimes post letters to him. He replies to some. In the end, he wants his readers to look at the brighter side of life.

Ramayana's evil stepmother redeemed in Vaishnavi Patel's 'Kaikeyi'

As a debut novel, Patel has done a remarkable job in crafting a compelling story through her richly descriptive writing. However, there is room for critique within the core premise of the novel.

Indian journalist Praful Bidwai dead

Indian author and activist Praful Bidwai dies, aged 64, after choking on his food, reports say.

May 21, 2023
May 21, 2023

Ruskin Bond, 89, is still writing

The good old man of letters is much loved by his young and old readers. They sometimes post letters to him. He replies to some. In the end, he wants his readers to look at the brighter side of life.

November 17, 2022
November 17, 2022

Ramayana's evil stepmother redeemed in Vaishnavi Patel's 'Kaikeyi'

As a debut novel, Patel has done a remarkable job in crafting a compelling story through her richly descriptive writing. However, there is room for critique within the core premise of the novel.

June 24, 2015
June 24, 2015

Indian journalist Praful Bidwai dead

Indian author and activist Praful Bidwai dies, aged 64, after choking on his food, reports say.