• Against The Calculus of Skin

    This article is part of Ananke’s 10th anniversary special edition. To read the eZine, click this link. I am tired of skin. I am tired of the way women’s skin seem to swallow up their kidneys, aortas, phalanges. For all the space taken up by skin in public discourse,...
  • a haze of red blind

    This editorial is part of Ananke's 10th anniversary special edition celebrating the platform's work. You can view the eZine here.   a haze of red blind     A Libretto for a wisp like single ? being presence shadow thought gesture able to float on toes made movement made...
  • On Gender, Sexuality and Feminism in Pakistani Urdu Writing

    On Gender, Sexuality and Feminism in Pakistani Urdu Writing

    Buy the Book In Gender, Sexuality and Feminism in Pakistani Urdu Writing (Published by Anthem Press, 2022, also available at Folio Press), the author, Amina Yaqin takes us on a journey into the vibrant yet understudied domain of progressive women’s poetry in Urdu, presenting a deeply nuanced and rigorous...
  • Of Interminable Hope Amidst the Cataclysms of Human Suffering

    Of Interminable Hope Amidst the Cataclysms of Human Suffering

    Publisher: Haus Publishing Details to buy the books below My Palestine, An Impossible Exile written by Mohammad Tarbush is a raw, evocative, and intimate piece of writing not just about the cataclysms of human suffering, but the debilitating conditions of humanity. And, in the midst of personal and national...
  • In the spotlight: Djamila Morani

    In the spotlight: Djamila Morani

    I recently read Djamila Morani’s novel, The Djinn’s Apple, published by Neem Tree Press, which reminded me of my childhood. We have all heard about Harun al-Rashid, the Abbasid Caliph who ruled from 786 to 809 and is associated with the famous stories of the 1001 Nights. For many...
  • My Palestine: An Impossible Exile Memorializes Political, Historical Developments For Peace Sake

    My Palestine, An Impossible Exile is an intimately written memoir by Mohammad Tarbush, which combines political and economic commentary with personal and national history. On May 23rd, 2024, the book was launched by Haus Publishing (London). It will be released and distributed in the US by the University of...
  • Transforming Moments of Darkness into Sparks of Defiant Joy

    General Firebrand and His Red Atlas by Tathagata Bhattacharya is a haunting and poignant exploration of the human spirit’s resilience in the face of oppression. This fast-paced, action-packed dystopian novel transcends mere adventure to probe the very essence of power, the fragility of rationality, and the pervasive influence of...
  • An Exploration of Identity, Love and Family Traditions

    An Exploration of Identity, Love and Family Traditions

      The Big Day by Aliya Ali-Afzal Publisher: Head of Zeus Publishing Date: 6 June 2024 Synopsis Noor has no interest in getting married (much to the aunties’ distress). Growing up she saw first-hand how divorce tears families apart… But then, she falls in love. Soon, Noor is engaged...
  • Ode to Mother, Land, Home, Remembrance

    Click here for more info about Mother Muse Quintet, published by Speaking Tiger.   Sabin Hello and welcome everyone. I am absolutely thrilled to welcome Naveen Kishore at the fourth edition of the Women in Literature Festival. Welcome, Naveen. Naveen. Thank you, Sabin, for having me here. Sabin. A little...
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