The shortlisted books showcase diverse themes and perspectives, highlighting the vibrant Indian literary landscape.

During the pariksha pe charcha event, while interacting with students, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was impressed by a Kerala ...

Bhakti poet Andal, Marathi mystic Dhyaneshwar and Tamil poet Subramania Bharati have all used birds as rich metaphorical ...

Our Poetry Book of the Month reviews include two invigorating releases by Diane Seuss and a dark, posthumous collection by Tove Ditlevsen Alongside Terrance Hayes, Diane Seuss has a strong case to ...

I was in fifth grade at Lincoln School in Alameda. Our assignment was to memorize the poem “Trees” by Joyce Kilmer. I did my homework, memorized the poem (which I thought was a little dorky) and ...

Disclaimer: This script is machine generated, editorial revision is advised.When I came amongst you today. I see your passion and enthusiasm. So at some point I wrote a few lines. I remember those ...

The Banaras Lit Fest has announced the longlists in fiction, nonfiction, poetry and translation categories for its 2025 book awards. Besides English, the awards are also given to Hindi language books.

This forest has plumbing. Silhouetted oak, birch and sycamore trees stand shoulder to shoulder with towering metal frames supporting drainpipes, which reach up to the very tops of the trees.

All of us as vital as the one light we move through.” Amanda Gorman was just 22 when her inaugural poem, “The Hill We Climb”, read for Joe Biden’s presidency in 2021, made her a breakout ...

Our columnist approves. By Elisa Gabbert Elisa Gabbert’s collections of poetry and essays include, most recently, “Normal Distance” and “Any Person Is the Only Self.” Her On Poetry ...

This in turn impacts the health of Chinar trees. Beyond the ecological role, Chinars are integral to Kashmiri cultural identity. Their presence has shaped the region’s landscape and traditions, ...