Chasing Shadows in Borrowed Light by Safinah Danish Elahi — reviewed The history a group of friends shares is never the same history. Four people may inhabit the same afternoon — the […]
What the literature of recent wars has broken open — and what it still cannot say The Asian Review Editorial May 2026 The old lie, Wilfred Owen warned us, is Latin. Dulce et […]
Andrei Kurkov has never left Kyiv. While the world argued about Ukraine from a safe distance, he stayed — watching, writing, turning the daily reality of war into literature with the patience […]
Festival committee announces 5–7 February 2027 edition, new literary programmes, and a global ecosystem now spanning seven international festivals GAMPAHA, SRI LANKA — March 2026 The Asian Literary Festival Committee has announced […]
The Film Festival of The Asian Literary Festival There is a particular kind of magic that happens when a story leaps from the page to the screen — when a novelist’s carefully […]
If Day One announced that something extraordinary had arrived in Gampaha, Day Two makes good on every promise. From the first panel of the morning to the final frame of the evening’s […]
6-7- and 8 March at Wetwater Resort, Gampaha There are moments in a city’s life that quietly rewrite its story. The arrival of The Asian Literary Festival in Gampaha on 6 March […]
There is something quietly radical about standing in the Cour de l’Hôtel de Ville de Bruxelles and holding up your phone to find a sculpture blooming in the air before you. No […]
In her poignant collection Ehsaas Jazbati, North Indian poet Babita Rani navigates the complex architecture of human emotion, striking a delicate balance between aesthetic lyrical beauty and the heavy, profound sense of loss that accompanies the passage of time.
Darpan: Khud Se Mulakat emerges as a profound exploration of the self and the world. The title, which translates to “Mirror: An Encounter with Oneself,” serves as a literal and metaphorical gateway into the poet’s psyche.
In the heart of Brussels, just steps from Central Station, a unique social enterprise is redefining what it means to create community spaces. Commons Hub Brussels, a hybrid coworking and events venue, […]
Catherine Newman’s “Wreck” brings back beloved narrator Rocky for a funnier, more poignant sequel. Facing a health scare and local tragedy in western Massachusetts, Rocky navigates family life with Nora Ephron-esque wit. Newman brilliantly blends domestic comedy with meditations on mortality, creating intelligent comfort reading that resonates deeply.
The Asian Prizes has revealed the shortlist for the inaugural Asian Prize for Poetry 2025. Five exceptional poems from Ukraine, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and Malaysia have been selected from the longlist, each powerfully engaging with this year’s theme, “The Earth,” through distinct cultural perspectives and artistic excellence.
Hungarian novelist László Krasznahorkai has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature for his apocalyptic vision and distinctive prose style. Known for sentences that run for pages, the 71-year-old becomes Hungary’s second Nobel laureate in literature, following Imre Kertész who won in 2002.
As October 9 approaches, the literary world anticipates the 2025 Nobel Prize announcement. Australian novelist Gerald Murnane leads predictions, while Mexican writer Cristina Rivera Garza emerges as a surprise contender. The Swedish Academy’s selection will likely favor experimental voices over mainstream favorites, potentially honoring underrepresented regions and innovative storytelling approaches.
The Asian Review Sinhala offers Sri Lankan authors a prestigious weekly literary platform in Gampaha. Submit 6 weeks before your desired event date with video clips, author photos, and biography to theasianreviewsinhala@gmail.com. All events are free and open to authors regardless of location, publishing history, or reputation.
After two years in Sri Lanka, The Asian Review Sinhala transitions into an independent literary platform under The Asian House of Literature. Meet our dynamic new team—Rasika Solanga arachchi (Country Coordinator), Pathum Punchihewa (Lead Moderator), and Oshini Jayarathna (Creative Coordinator)—as we continue fostering Sri Lanka’s vibrant literary community.
The Asian Prizes announces the long list for the inaugural Asian Prize for Poetry 2025, featuring ten works from nine countries exploring the theme “The Earth.” The international jury, chaired by Ukrainian poet Iryna Vikyrchak, selected diverse voices spanning Ukraine, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Botswana, Vietnam, India, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
The Asian Literary Agency has announced a notable addition to its editorial board with the appointment of author and cultural curator Nirmala Govindarajan. The writer will take charge of the fiction segment as Literary Editor for subcontinental authors, bringing her extensive expertise in contemporary South Asian literature to the agency’s expanded operations.
Writers can compete for £5,000 in prizes across four categories: Open Poetry, Short Story, Book for Children, and Young Poets. Submit your original, unpublished work by 30 June 2025. Prize winners receive professional recognition worth its weight in gold. Visit wellsfestivalofliterature.org.uk for guidelines.
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