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Articles by Ashutosh Kumar Thakur

A Journey Through Maithili Literature With Kathakar Ashok

A Journey Through Maithili Literature With Kathakar Ashok

Dec 09, 2023

Ashok Kumar Jha discusses the historical and emerging trends along with the challenges and opportunities in Maithili literature with Ashutosh Kumar Thakur.

State Support For Contemporary Hindi Literature Is Shrinking Fast: Author Arun Kamal

State Support For Contemporary Hindi Literature Is Shrinking Fast: Author Arun Kamal

Nov 11, 2023

Ashutosh Kumar Thakur spoke to Arun Kamal covering various aspects of his life, literary journey, and reflections on Bihar's literary tradition

Ink And Insight: A Conversation With Hindi Author Neelakshi Singh

Ink And Insight: A Conversation With Hindi Author Neelakshi Singh

Oct 28, 2023

Ashutosh Kumar Thakur speaks to award-winning Hindi author Neelakshi Singh about her journey as a prominent fiction writer, her works, inspiration, and advice to young writers.

Interview: Author Lalit Kumar On His Translation Of Maithili Classic 'Kanyadan'

Interview: Author Lalit Kumar On His Translation Of Maithili Classic 'Kanyadan'

Jul 16, 2023

Lalit Kumar’s English translation 'The Bride' of Harimohan Jha’s critically acclaimed Maithili novel 'Kanyadan' (1933) is perhaps the first Maithili classic from colonial times to be translated into English.

Book Review: Mrinal Pande’s ‘Sahela Re’

Book Review: Mrinal Pande’s ‘Sahela Re’

Jul 01, 2023

Mrinal Pande’s ‘Sahela Re’ draws our attention to the bygone Hindustani classical music purists that makes music lovers sad, but to experience that era is priceless.

The Streets Of Kamathipura Have Taught Me That I May Be Proven Wrong At Any Time

The Streets Of Kamathipura Have Taught Me That I May Be Proven Wrong At Any Time

Feb 04, 2023

The author of the book 'Ek Desh Barah Duniya', Shirish Khare, here refers to his experiences as a journalist. He emphasizes that a single country contains twelve separate universes. In reality, tucked away in the margins of this book is a glimpse of actual India.  This book has been awarded the KLF Book Award for 2020-21.

Book Review: ‘Wake Up Ali…Wake Up Now’

Book Review: ‘Wake Up Ali…Wake Up Now’

Jan 07, 2023

‘Wake Up Ali…Wake Up Now’ has been translated from original Nepali work ‘Prabas’, meaning migration in Nepali. But, the story is not merely about the external migration of a protagonist.

Book Review: A Practical Roadmap For Life

Book Review: A Practical Roadmap For Life

Apr 09, 2022

The author explores key issues of happiness and success and lays down ways in which these can be achieved while dealing with the everyday challenges of life.

The Story Of India's Farm Crisis And The Plight Of Farmers In Vidarbha

The Story Of India's Farm Crisis And The Plight Of Farmers In Vidarbha

Dec 04, 2021

In his new book 'Ramrao: The Story of India's Farm Crisis', journalist Jaideep Hardikar has penned the painful story of Ramrao Panchleniwar, a farmer from Vidarbha, who attempted suicide back in 2014.

Book Review | 'The Nutmeg’s Curse: Parables For A Planet In Crisis' By Amitav Ghosh

Book Review | 'The Nutmeg’s Curse: Parables For A Planet In Crisis' By Amitav Ghosh

Nov 07, 2021

Amitav Ghosh connects the origins of our current climate crisis to Western colonialism's ruthless exploitation of human life and the natural world in this ambitious read.

Book Review | 'The Midway Battle: Modi's Rollercoaster Second Term' By Gautam Chintamani

Book Review | 'The Midway Battle: Modi's Rollercoaster Second Term' By Gautam Chintamani

Oct 24, 2021

'The Midway Battle: Modi's Roller-Coaster Second Term', by Gautam Chintamani, a new book released by Bloomsbury India, sheds light on some of the historic moments.

Book Review | Kabir: The life And Work Of The Early Modern Poet

Book Review | Kabir: The life And Work Of The Early Modern Poet

Oct 09, 2021

What does Kabir’s life and poetry tell us about this nation’s past and present?

Legal Fiction: A War Between Memory And Forgetfulness

Legal Fiction: A War Between Memory And Forgetfulness

Sep 04, 2021

The novel, a mystery, thrives on the distance between Noma and Delhi as the key to its narrative. Except for one, most characters in the novel are regular, everyday people. A racy page-turner.

From The House Of Scindias

From The House Of Scindias

Jul 23, 2021

The book is an essential read for the keen political observers and the readers with interest to know about the past and present of India through power corridors.

She Opened The Sluices

She Opened The Sluices

Jun 10, 2021

Budhini Mejhan, a unique victim of the Nehruvian dream, stands for other unfortunates. This novel intensifies her story.

A Tribute To Manoj Das, India’s Leading Bilingual Scholar

A Tribute To Manoj Das, India’s Leading Bilingual Scholar

Apr 28, 2021

A Marxist who later turned into a mystic, Manoj Das was known for his simple, magical and impactful writings.

Book Review: The Water Phoenix Is A Powerful Memoir Of Childhood Abuse, Anguish, And Redemption

Book Review: The Water Phoenix Is A Powerful Memoir Of Childhood Abuse, Anguish, And Redemption

Apr 01, 2021

The Water Phoenix is a memoir of childhood abuse, healing and forgiveness by Rituparna Chatterjee.

Book Review: Coming Out As Dalit A Memoir By Yashica Dutt

Book Review: Coming Out As Dalit A Memoir By Yashica Dutt

Mar 16, 2021

‘Coming out as Dalit a memoir by Yashica Dutt’ is a vital and extensively researched commentary not only on Dalit history but what it means to be a Dalit today.

Book Review:  JP To BJP: Bihar After Lalu And Nitish By Santosh Singh

Book Review: JP To BJP: Bihar After Lalu And Nitish By Santosh Singh

Feb 26, 2021

As a new government takes office in Bihar, the book JP to BJP: Bihar after Lalu and Nitish looks closely at the process of saffronisation that has taken place in this landscape.

Book Review: The Commonwealth Of Cricket By Ramachandra Guha

Book Review: The Commonwealth Of Cricket By Ramachandra Guha

Feb 15, 2021

Following the narrative of his life intertwined and in love with the sport, Ramachandra Guha captures the magic of bat and ball that has ensnared billions.

Keshava Guha's 'Accidental Magic': Impressive, Interesting And Imaginable

Keshava Guha's 'Accidental Magic': Impressive, Interesting And Imaginable

Jan 09, 2021

Guha’s debut novel attempts to delve into the murky ground between the virtual and the real, literary and literal, the mind in solitude and its transformation within a clique.

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