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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...
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Some films do more than entertain—they challenge set norms, address injustice, and inspire change. Filmmakers and critics discuss the power of cinema as a voice of change. This year, Ananke’s Festival of Literature is organizing a first-of-its-kind series of sessions in collaboration with celebrated journalist, author and editor, Manju...
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The number of people at risk of gender-based violence, including sexual violence, has tripled to over 12 million since the beginning of the war New York / Port Sudan: Sudanese women and girls are bearing the brunt of a crisis that is entering its third year on April 15....
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Fantasy and speculative fiction offer more than escape—they reflect real-world struggles and challenge existing power structures. This time around, Ananke’s Festival of Literature 2025 unveils a series of engaging sessions where authors, critics and creatives discuss how imagined worlds become vehicles for truth, justice, and rebellion. The three-day, digital...
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...
Some films do more than entertain—they challenge set norms, address injustice, and inspire change. Filmmakers and critics discuss the power of cinema as a voice of change. This year, Ananke’s Festival of Literature is organizing a first-of-its-kind series of sessions in collaboration with celebrated journalist, author and editor, Manju...
The number of people at risk of gender-based violence, including sexual violence, has tripled to over 12 million since the beginning of the war New York / Port Sudan: Sudanese women and girls are bearing the brunt of a crisis that is entering its third year on April 15....
Fantasy and speculative fiction offer more than escape—they reflect real-world struggles and challenge existing power structures. This time around, Ananke’s Festival of Literature 2025 unveils a series of engaging sessions where authors, critics and creatives discuss how imagined worlds become vehicles for truth, justice, and rebellion. The three-day, digital...
