In this section of AOI, we showcase the diverse talents shaping the landscape of Indian literature, including established and emerging authors. Recognition and Inspiration are very crucial in building an author brand. When you publish your book, you become a brand that is recognised by readers and fellow authors. However, to reach your readers, you need to be recognised and presented in front of the right audience. This publicity in the form of featured posts, interviews, ads plays a crucial role. With this aim, featured authors page is dedicated to sharing inspiring stories of Indian authors with the world. Get Featured, Get Recognised!
Almost exactly 80 years from today, something unimaginable occurred, something those who went through it would suppress, and those who didn’t would never understand. After all, how do you understand something this extreme, something this monstrous? In August 1947, British …
The Nolan season is upon us! What is likely to be the grittiest, most grounded version of the Homeric epic is set for release within a month. For those yet to read the original text, this is the perfect time …
What is a nation? Is it a mere conglomeration of territories? Is it just a collection of governance systems? Where do the people come in? Do the people even come into consideration? Can you be a nation without its people? …
Democracy's advantages are easy to miss in ordinary times. After all, electoral democracy is a flawed instrument. But flawed instruments, in the right hands, can still cut true. After the Emergency—after press censorship, forced sterilisations, suspension of fundamental rights, silencing …
India’s civilizational myths have both carried and shaped its social attitudes, whether in caste or gender. It’s important, necessary even, for modern writers exploring these epics to go beyond the established narratives, give voice to the marginalized and the ones …
History is written by victors, and even among victors, it’s largely written by and for men. Women, at best, exist in footnotes, in the corners of paintings, in old dusty journals kept beneath the “important” texts, in the periphery always, …
The internet is crazy. Aren’t we, too, though, we, the builders and users of the internet? We spend hours glued to a black brick, willingly outsource our cognition to a generative tool, participate in the game of one-upmanship all the …
Honesty lies at the core of much of what Saharu Nusaiba Kannari does, whether he’s writing or speaking. An honesty to one’s own self, of course, but an honesty in viewing the society, in creating messy and complex (aka realistic) …
I would try to steer clear of all the cliches one uses when describing a debut author’s book, but Girls Who Stray by Anisha Lalvani has an assured voice that was refreshingly delightful as a reader. We follow a nameless girl navigating …
To sue an AI company over copyright infringement while using AI for your own book covers: is this hypocrisy or strategy? Even as the Federation of Indian Publishers battles OpenAI in Delhi courts, artificial intelligence is ghostwriting blurbs, creating marketing …
Nations like to imagine themselves whole. They like stories of smooth progress, of unity wrapped in slogans. But when has it ever been the case? India, restless and layered, is more honestly seen in fragments.Contemporary Indian literature doesn't try to …
“If you won’t tell your story, someone else will, and they won’t do it right.”A line often quoted but credited to no one in particular is what could be the fuel of the Indian literary scene today.For centuries, India has …
This collection of 100 poems captures the essence of the struggles women face and the extraordinary power they summon to transcend them. Whispers That Roared is more than poetry; it is a testament to the unbreakable spirit of women. It …
“Our job was to hit targets, not count body bags,” said Air Marshal A.K. Bharti, speaking about the precision of Operation Sindoor. This one sentence captures the essence of India’s evolving military strategy: calculated, focused, and deeply aware of the …
India’s world of books is always evolving, and 2025 has been a landmark year for women writers. From new styles of stories to strong voices for women, Indian female writers are changing the way we see stories and showing us …
Science fiction in India began its journey during the colonial period, with early works written in Bengali, Tamil, and Hindi. These stories often reflected anxieties about technology, colonization, and national identity. Over time, Indian science fiction evolved, incorporating more speculative …
India doesn’t speak with one voice, it sings in many.From Assamese ballads to Malayalam epics, from Rajasthani folktales to Manipuri plays, every Indian language has its own literary soul. Each tells stories in rhythms and idioms that reflect the lives …
From over 4 million people attending the celebrated Jaipur Literature Festival to 150 passionate guests attending the first Mizoram Literature Festival in October 2024, Literature festivals are thriving and how! In an exclusive chat with Business Today, Milee Ashwarya, publisher …
Stories existed before language did. Language, in fact, was created out of early humans’ inherent instinct to tell stories. Stories are how we began making sense of the world. Gathered around fire, our earliest ancestors passed down wisdom and preserved …
Step into the world of Wounds and Wonders, where Dr. Sazina Khan unfurls a collection of 100 poems that shimmer with the raw beauty of being human. This isn’t just a collection—it’s a pilgrimage through love’s tender ache, grief’s heavy …
Picture this: a book that doesn’t just sit on your shelf but reaches out, grabs you by the collar, and whispers truths you didn’t know you needed. That’s Through the Despairs, Dr. Sazina Khan’s haunting, luminous collection of poems, where …
Within the broader spectrum of Indian literature, Dr. Shuchi Bhatt presents herself as an uncommon stroke of color who combines the fields of marine biology and self-help writing. With a PhD degree in Marine Biology and Oceanography, Dr. Bhatt delved …
India’s literary quilt is woven with vibrant colors but Shree Shambhav’s voice is among the few that are most resonating. Shree Shambhav is a true Renaissance man and his career as philanthropist, writer, life coach and entrepreneur sets him apart …
Sazina Khan, the acclaimed poet behind "Echoes of the Heart," invites us into her world of verse and emotion. With a background as rich and diverse as her poetry, Dr. Khan shares insights into her journey from academia to authorship, …
Dr. V. Srinivas, a renowned cancer surgeon specializing in urology has begun another adventure as a writer. Dr Srinivas has two books to his credit: “A Tale Of Two Homes: Giving New Meaning To ‘Home Sweet Home’” and “A Tale …
Professor Doctor Kaliaperumal M. P is a unique voice in the vibrant literary field of India, where ancient wisdom confronts modern challenges. He has a background in engineering and management and has worked for the government as well as public …
In the vibrant landscape of Indian literature, few threads shine as brightly as the lyrical works of Anish Kanjilal. A poet, philosopher, and mentor, Kanjilal has carved a niche for himself with his thought-provoking collections, "Fateless 13" and "11 Oracles." …
Dr. SS Bhatti is an extraordinary polymath whose works are related to architecture, art, literature and holistic scholarship. Dr. Bhatti represents the spirit of lifelong learning and interdisciplinary excellence through his career that has spanned over several decades. In this …
Emerging voices are sprouting across the colourful garden of Indian literature, each story unique and narrating a new experience. One among them is Preeti Khanolkar, an experienced HR professional turned author. The first book she wrote after becoming a writer …
In Indian literature, there is a vibrant tapestry of new voices that add different shades and textures. One such voice belongs to Sneha Sabu, an international strategist turned author whose works range from children’s books to thought-provoking poetry. Her most …
Riya Vajir, the emerging voice in Indian gothic horror, has taken the literary world by storm with her debut novel, "SHADE." In this exclusive interview, we delve into the mind behind the mystery, exploring Riya's transition from finance to fiction, …
Few Indian authors have been able to mix science and fiction as effectively as Tirtha Pratim Das in his writing. A scientist by profession and a storyteller at heart, he has created a niche for himself among other literary figures. …
