Interviews

  • On the Agency and Subversion of Language, Translation and Narratives

    On the Agency and Subversion of Language, Translation and Narratives

    Sonakshi Srivastava is a senior writing fellow (ELT) at Ashoka University, the translations editor at Usawa Literary Review, and an educational arm assistant at Asymptote. Her writings have generously been supported by the PEN English x SALT Translation Grant, 2024 ASLE Translation Grant, Poetry HUES Foundation, Director’s Fellowship (Martha’s...
  • From Lived Experiences to Felt Realities

    From Lived Experiences to Felt Realities

    What does resistance mean in a world with a climate of hate and fear? For many, humanity is resilience, and speaking truth—not just to power—is subversion. Talking about language as resistance, Ananke Literature Festival’s guest speaker Varsha Tiwary shares her thoughts—a teaser leading up to the main digital event...
  • On The Debasement of Peace, Symbolic Power of Language

    Sinan Antoon: On The Debasement of Peace, Symbolic Power of Language

    This interview has been previously published in Ananke’s Special Edition “Voices 2026” Sinan Antoon is an acclaimed Iraqi poet, novelist, scholar, and translator. Born and raised in Baghdad, he moved to the United States following the 1991 Gulf War, eventually earning a doctorate in Arabic Literature from Harvard in...
  • Myriam Tadessé: On the Imbalance of Feminine and Masculine Energies

    Myriam Tadessé: On the Imbalance of Feminine and Masculine Energies

    Editorial Note: Republished from the original AnankeWLF site. Stay tuned for our new website and upcoming details on the Ananke Literature Festival.   Born in 1965 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Myriam Tadessé has lived in Paris since 1978. She studied theatre, philosophy, dance, music, and internal martial arts. An actress...
  • On Silencing Creativity and Struggle for Free Thought

    On Silencing Creativity and Struggle for Free Thought

    Rahman Abbas is the winner of India’s highest literary award, the Sahitya Akademi Award, for his fourth novel, Rohzin in 2018. He is the author of eleven books, including seven novels. Rahman has also won four State Akademi Awards. His writings have been translated into English, German, French, Hindi, and discussed in...
  • Creating Opportunities, Sparking Conversations: Haaniya Qureshi

    Creating Opportunities, Sparking Conversations: Haaniya Qureshi

    Haaniya Qureshi is a marketing and events strategist with over 11 years of experience driving brand visibility, audience engagement, and business growth. Holding an MSc in International Business and Management, she combines strategic vision with technical expertise to deliver high-impact campaigns and exceptional events. In her current role as...
  • Enabling Meaningful Impact On Healthcare: Fatima Alshamsi

    Enabling Meaningful Impact On Healthcare: Fatima Alshamsi

    Tell us about yourself, where you are from, and a bit about your childhood that led you to choose your career and educational path.  I’m Fatima Alshamsi, an Emirati scientist pursuing a PhD in biomedical sciences. Growing up, I had an insatiable curiosity about how things work, especially when...
  • Pushing Boundaries: Samara Iqbal

    Pushing Boundaries: Samara Iqbal

    Tell us about your journey that led you to where you are today. My journey has been one of persistence, resilience, and continuous learning. I have always believed in pushing boundaries, challenging stereotypes, and creating opportunities, not just for myself but for others as well. Along the way, I...
  • Game On: Sue Holt, Executive Director, ES Sport

    Game On: Sue Holt, Executive Director, ES Sport

    Sue Holt is the Executive Director, ES Sport. Sue holds a master’s degree in strategic marketing management from Kingston University London and has completed executive programs at Harvard Business School, Yale School of Management, and London Business School. Talking about her journey and how her childhood played a pivotal...
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