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May 5, 2012

The Creative Writer: Absurd meets sinister

Our politicians' attempts to curb freedom of speech would be absurd if they weren't also so scary. »
Anna: 13 Days that Awakened India by Ashutosh
April 2, 2012

Anything but impartial reportage

One for the faithful and those keen to revisit that moment in Indian history. »
French author Claudine Le Tourneur d’Ison in Hira Mandi.
February 25, 2012

Tales from Hira Mandi

French author Claudine Le Tourneur d'Ison reflects on the making of her novel Hira Mandi – on the red light district in Lahore - and life in Pakistan. »
Salman Rushdie: In the eye of a storm again.
January 21, 2012

Old stereotypes surface again

The recent furore over Rushdie's visit to India is a throwback to the past. »
The beginning of change? Photo: Ramesh Sharma
December 31, 2011

Make your voice count

A combination of apathy and collusion from the educated classes is why our politics remains largely feudal still. »
October 1, 2011

Be sure of nothing

Peg the niche in which your novel falls before approaching the publisher. And then wait for the suspense to follow. »
August 6, 2011

Creative Writer - Plotting a thriller

What makes a good thriller? The Day of the Jackal gives us a clue or two… »
Compelling Simplicity: Bulbul Sharma. Photo: S. Subramanium
April 2, 2012

The Creative Writer: Engaging with the world

Write about what you know to give your writing an authentic feel. »
On the bestsellers list: Taslima's new book . Photo: Sushanta Patronobish
March 3, 2012

The Creative Writer: Conditional freedom

As a young democracy, we have yet to figure out where we stand regarding freedom of expression. »
February 18, 2012

Consuming violence

It is easy to blame movies or video games when children turn violent. The real causes lie elsewhere. »
December 31, 2011

Crime pays, in fiction

What made The Godfather such an enduring classic? »
November 5, 2011

Encounters - The interview that wasn't

It can be a little hurting when writers, especially the ones you like, try to play god. »
September 3, 2011

Creative Writer - Pitch it right

Do remember your first novel will most likely be your breakthrough work. So, how do you wow an editor? »
Can we change ourselves? Photo: K. Murali Kumar
July 23, 2011

The Creative Writer - The will to change?

Corruption is fuelled by greed rather than need. And we cannot weed it out through legislation alone… »
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