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Originally a European lore, myth and story, vampires have long held great fascination all around the world. While a huge number of literary and cinematic iterations vis-a-vis the blood sucking monster originating from Europe explored themes of love, obsession as well as the notions of East versus West, otherness...
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In an age of distraction, where the present clutches tightly at our gaze, Dr. Kanika Gupta chooses to look back, deep into the crevices of time, where myths still flicker like oil lamps and forgotten hands etched divinity into stone. Art historian, dancer, filmmaker, and author, Gupta is a...
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The impact and influence of the Bengali language, the literary traditions and forms of expression cannot be emphasized enough. Be it literature, art, music, theatre or cinema – to name a few – Bengal’s contributions are immense not only when it comes to South Asia but the rest of...
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Urdu which is called language of the lashkar – not just because it was spoken among soldiers; but because of its organic assimilation of words from other languages. One can, therefore, say it was not just the language of the refined and elite (as it – perhaps? – evolved...
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Ananke’s key festival partnership with Keemiya Creatives over the past two years have led to compelling dialogue, cross-regional cultural exchange, building pathway to positive change. The partnership has played a pivotal role in bringing together thinkers, authors, musicians, and creatives in general, who have shared alternate perspectives in the...
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The 2025 Edition of Ananke’s Festival of Literature (AnankeWLF) arrives at a time when the world is yet again facing an onslaught on free speech and freedom of expression. It is an unprecedented moment, yet it is also history repeating itself over and over again. In this multipolar world,...
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Ideas, words, stories are catalysts of change. These are evolutionary! From the hieroglyphics of old, carved in stone, the subversively (or otherwise) crafted written word to now the captivating animated realm of Generation Z and Alpha, different forms of language have played a transformative role as far as culture...
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As part of our continued commitment to feminist dialogue and literary collaboration, eShe is once again partnering with Ananke magazine, Dubai, to host a compelling panel discussion at the Ananke Festival of Literature 2025. The theme for this year’s festival is ‘Speaking Truth to Power’. About 40 discussions and fireside chats will be...
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The 2025 Edition of Ananke’s Festival of Literature arrives at a time when the world is yet again facing an onslaught on free speech and freedom of expression that fights against the tyranny of censorship, neo-colonial regimes of oppression especially of the sub-altern and marginalized. Moving past the time...
Originally a European lore, myth and story, vampires have long held great fascination all around the world. While a huge number of literary and cinematic iterations vis-a-vis the blood sucking monster originating from Europe explored themes of love, obsession as well as the notions of East versus West, otherness...
In an age of distraction, where the present clutches tightly at our gaze, Dr. Kanika Gupta chooses to look back, deep into the crevices of time, where myths still flicker like oil lamps and forgotten hands etched divinity into stone. Art historian, dancer, filmmaker, and author, Gupta is a...
The impact and influence of the Bengali language, the literary traditions and forms of expression cannot be emphasized enough. Be it literature, art, music, theatre or cinema – to name a few – Bengal’s contributions are immense not only when it comes to South Asia but the rest of...
Urdu which is called language of the lashkar – not just because it was spoken among soldiers; but because of its organic assimilation of words from other languages. One can, therefore, say it was not just the language of the refined and elite (as it – perhaps? – evolved...
Ananke’s key festival partnership with Keemiya Creatives over the past two years have led to compelling dialogue, cross-regional cultural exchange, building pathway to positive change. The partnership has played a pivotal role in bringing together thinkers, authors, musicians, and creatives in general, who have shared alternate perspectives in the...
The 2025 Edition of Ananke’s Festival of Literature (AnankeWLF) arrives at a time when the world is yet again facing an onslaught on free speech and freedom of expression. It is an unprecedented moment, yet it is also history repeating itself over and over again. In this multipolar world,...
Ideas, words, stories are catalysts of change. These are evolutionary! From the hieroglyphics of old, carved in stone, the subversively (or otherwise) crafted written word to now the captivating animated realm of Generation Z and Alpha, different forms of language have played a transformative role as far as culture...
As part of our continued commitment to feminist dialogue and literary collaboration, eShe is once again partnering with Ananke magazine, Dubai, to host a compelling panel discussion at the Ananke Festival of Literature 2025. The theme for this year’s festival is ‘Speaking Truth to Power’. About 40 discussions and fireside chats will be...
The 2025 Edition of Ananke’s Festival of Literature arrives at a time when the world is yet again facing an onslaught on free speech and freedom of expression that fights against the tyranny of censorship, neo-colonial regimes of oppression especially of the sub-altern and marginalized. Moving past the time...
