The Asian Group plans to launch the translations of the books selected for the super shortlist in the year 2025 itself, while the rest of the books made to the shortlist will come to Sihala in early 2026.
The Asian Trio come to Sinhala…
Died and Back by Vandana Srivastava Piques Readers to Recognize Their Divine Faith
Engaging pictures and poetic verses in English and Hindi, a perfectly organized memoir with spiritual morality…this book is surely to enthrall readers while giving them a window of opportunity to take a look at their relationship with their divine powers.
Lost In The Woods, by Maria A Perdomo
Maria A Perdomo is an emerging Venezuelan poet who has penned two poetry collections so far. She writes in both Spanish and English. Currently based in Valencia, Venezuela, Maria is a medical professional who has shown an unyielding passion for literature. She is working on her first novel and a new poetry collection. Her writings are known for their boldly honest nature, soulfulness and intimacy.
V.V. Ganeshananthan unifies three literary landscapes by winning The Asian Prize for Fiction 2023.
V. V. Ganeshananthan’s win in The Asian Prize for Fiction highlights her remarkable talent and connects her work to a vast global audience. This achievement not only celebrates her literary artistry but also unifies three different literary landscapes. Her work has garnered significant recognition, as evidenced by winning three esteemed prizes: the 2024 Carol Shields Prize for Fiction, the 2024 Women’s Prize for Fiction, and The Asian Prize for Fiction in 2023. This commendation speaks to the impact of her writing on readers around the world.
Indian Writer Natasha Sharma wins The Asian Prize for Short Story 2024
fter a seven-month-long evaluation process, the Jury of The Asian Prize for Short Story announced the winner on December 15, 2024. Out of over 900 submissions, three stories made it to the shortlist: Litter by Shikhandin, The Perfect Lifeby Kushboo Shah, and The White Noise Lullaby by Natasha Sharma. Among them, Indian writer Natasha Sharma won The Asian Prize for Short Story 2024 for her work, The White Noise Lullaby.
The Most Anticipated The Asian Trio Announced
The highlight of November was the eagerly awaited announcement of the Super Shortlist for The Asian Prize of Fiction, delivered by The Asian Committee on November 13, 2024. Out of six outstanding works of seamlessly woven prose that delve into unexplored themes and relevant social issues, three authors made it to the final list: Indian author Arefa Tehsin, Nepali-Indian author Smriti Ravindra, and American fiction writer V.V. Ganeshananthan.
‘At that time, we considered the Brahmins as outsiders…’ Charu Nivedita
At that time, we considered the Brahmins as outsiders. The Tamil they spoke was different. However, they treated us students like their own children. There was only one exception—our maths teacher, whom we called Arkay Saar. Despite being fond of us, on Mondays and Thursdays, if anyone hadn’t done their homework, he would grab his bamboo wand and beat the boy severely.
‘Art has always been a powerful tool for driving social change…’ Bodhini Samaratunga.
Bodhini Samaratunga is an accomplished emerging writer from Sri Lanka who is now based in Sweden. Her writing is firmly centred on social change, powered by her extensive experience as a medical professional working with marginalised populations. Bodhini is a strong advocate for purposeful writing, asserting that it transcends mere leisure.
Opportunities and Threats in the Oceanic Future of Sri Lanka
A summarised interpretation of the country’s ocean economy and marine habitat since the end of colonialism is as follows. To date, the use of the Indian Ocean has been limited to what it was used since antiquity, namely trading and fishing. Many natural riches on the oceanfront have been neglected while the communities that should have been reaping the benefits are stuck in a vicious financial cycle.
Murder at Khatri’s – New Offering from a Promising Indian Author Nisha B Thakur
There’s a different writing style, engaging and free flowing, though not introspective at all. Vihaan leaves no trail of his secretive affairs but he didn’t mean that…he’s in the shadow of someone other, unsure of himself, desperate for love, and finding it with Sheela, an older woman from the Khatri house. So treacherous that it cannot be rendered beautifully.
Deforested by Ravi Deviah – A Pandemic Thriller that Could Revive your Quarantine Flashbacks
Deforested by Ravi Deviah is a Pandemic Thriller that Could Revive your Quarantine Flashbacks with its Limited yet Influential cast of Characters.
An In-Depth Review of Toshikazu Kawaguchi’s Literary Works
Kawaguchi’s magical café serves as more than a setting—it becomes a metaphor for the human condition, where we are forever bound by our choices whilst yearning for impossible opportunities to revisit significant moments. His gentle approach to magical realism offers healing rather than alienation, affirming connection’s transformative power.
State of Paradise
Laura van den Berg’s State of Paradise is a captivating and enigmatic novel that deftly merges the mundane with the extraordinary. Set in the aftermath of a peculiar pandemic, this narrative follows a woman navigating her life as a ghostwriter while dealing with the repercussions of a devastating storm in her native Florida.
Geopolitical implications of Sri Lanka’s Presidential Elections
Sri Lankan politics is a thing of its own making. It is the unholy combination of good, bad, evil, and ugly. Machiavelli would have re-written “The Prince” had he had even a slight glimpse of Sri Lankan politics.
My Life, My Text : Episode 10
Being quite the coward, it was impossible that I would have defied a court summons, right? The truth is, I never received the summons. How do you explain that to the police? They were from another State and they didn’t understand Tamil. Worse still, English was totally alien to them.
A New Blossom in the World of Poetry, from Monrovia, Liberia
A fresh and vibrant voice has emerged in the world of literature, as Ms. Prutuslyn Sackie prepares to launch her debut book Teenage Musings on Friday, September 13, 2024.
Featured Fiction Literature: Courage to Confess by Joshua Thangaraj
In the parable of the Prodigal Son, the father forgives his son when he returns and welcomes him alone. In the same way, God waits for humans to realize what they have done wrong and ask for forgiveness and welcomes them back when they do.
Courage to Confess by Joshua Thangaraj is based on the above mentioned parable from the Bible.
Featured Literature on India’s Freedom Struggle – 1942: When British Rule in India was Threatened
1942 is a beautifully crafted tale of historical magic, mystery, and military adventure that captivated readers since the very first page. The unknown herd of characters seeded in the history that made significant contributions for India’s freedom fight is well-drawn and credibly chiseled with their specific roles in and out of the country.
‘We’re in the author’s corner to help navigate the complexities of the business, Mita Kapur, CEO, Siyahi.
Literary agencies are indeed gaining momentum. In essence, it is the same as actors/sportspersons having managers, we’re in the author’s corner to help navigate the complexities of the business, support and build on their vision for their books and writing careers. We’re here to help broaden their reach, and open doors to see their writing reach new audiences.
The Asian Masterclass 02, uncovering literary layers of Harchandrai’s writing
On the 07th of September from 4.00pm to 5.00pm (GMT+530), The Asian masterclass will introduce you a new author among its shortlist for The Asian Prize for Fiction.
The Asian Review 