”What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet” - William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet, ca. 1600 If you think about what’s in a name, the answer is a lot. More so, in the field of literature, contrary to the Shakespearean viewpoint. History is laden with … Continue reading The Anatomy of an Author Name
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Celebrating Women In Writing : IWI Talk with Dr Manjiri Prabhu
We have been writing all along! Mythlogy speaks about the Brahmavadini, women who strive for philosophical knowledge, and scholars like Mythreyi and Ghosha as poetess and authors. These women found a mention in the Vedas, the veneered religious scriptures of the Hindu religion. The Government of Tamil Nadu celebrates an Annual Avvai Vizha (festival) to … Continue reading Celebrating Women In Writing : IWI Talk with Dr Manjiri Prabhu
My Journey to Become a Writer by Rituparna Ghosh
When I was asked to write about my journey of ‘how I became a writer’, I fell into deep contemplation. What can I write that’d be different? I mean the journey of an Engineer/Management graduate, leaving a cushy job and turning out to be a writer isn't something new anymore. As we move through the … Continue reading My Journey to Become a Writer by Rituparna Ghosh
Writing – Decoding The Mystery It Is
More and more women authors have found their voices in recent years, and their stories have garnered a wide readership. While it is heartening to see publishers and readers give such unprecedented support to female authors, it is also admirable to note how women are increasingly writing about a variety of subjects, some of which … Continue reading Writing – Decoding The Mystery It Is