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V.J James’s three novels to be published by Penguin

“Nireeswaran” is the most celebrated of James’ works, for which he received the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award, Vayalar Award, Kerala Bhasha Institute Award and the Basheer Puruskaram…reports Asian Lite News. Penguin Random

October 3, 2021

Books·Kerala·LITE BLOGS

‘A Passage North’ in the final six of Booker shortlist

“A Passage North” begins with a message from out of the blue: a telephone call informing the protagonist, Krishan, that his grandmother’s caretaker, Rani, has died under unexpected circumstances – found at

October 3, 2021

Arts & Culture·Books·LITE BLOGS

UAE’s Golden Jubilee launched at Al Ain Book Fair

The initiative also seeks to focus on certain specialties and modern science to which the UAE makes significant contributions globally…reports Asian Lite News Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has launched a

October 3, 2021

Abu Dhabi·Books·UAE News

Media House Shortlisted For Prestigious PR Award

London-based Media House has become the go-to agency for mainstream brands keen to tap South Asian and diverse audiences across multiple international territories including the UK, USA, Canada, UAE, Australia, New Zealand

September 30, 2021

Arts & Culture·Media·UK News

Indra Nooyi unveils her story of exemplary resilience and leadership

“Barack Obama and Manmohan Singh had entered the room for an update on our group’s progress, and President Obama began introducing the American team to his Indian counterpart. When he got to

September 28, 2021

Arts & Culture·Books·LITE BLOGS

Saudha celebrates centenary of Eliot’s ‘The Waste Land’ and Kazi Nazrul’s ‘The Rebel’

A touring production is celebrating the centenary of two important masterpieces of the 20th century – ‘Bidrohi’ (The Rebel) by the Bengali poet Kazi Nazrul Islam and ‘The Waste Land’ by T.S. Eliot, writes

September 27, 2021

Arts & Culture·UK News

Activist’s ‘Organic Theatre’ to promote natural farming in Kerala

He said that the idea of Organic Theatre is brushing up tradition and folk culture that has been part of the culture of Kerala but has been forgotten for years…reports Arun Lakshman.

September 27, 2021

Arts & Culture·India News·Kerala

Pandemic impact on women artists

I know women bore a disproportionate share of the burden during the pandemic. But I cannot comment on how that affected their practice…artist Santosh Jain interacts with Siddhi Jain. In the modern

September 25, 2021

Arts & Culture·LITE BLOGS

JLF London brings fresh ideas in a virtual jamboree

‘JLF London at the British Library’ had a very successful curtain-raiser in June. With 2020 struck by the cloud of a global pandemic, the Festival was postponed from its customary summer dates…reports

September 23, 2021

Arts & Culture·LITE BLOGS·London Diary

Utopian vision of an innocent world

Being an Army Wife residing away from urban areas, often in the wilderness with horses, mules, and pets as the company she developed a Zen for the rural landscapes and animals…reports Siddhi

September 18, 2021

Arts & Culture·LITE BLOGS·Woman

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