This is a very great liberation for the suffering, struggling person, who always thinks that he is alone. This is why art is important.
” The whole point of art/literature is to encourage people to question everything.” Megha Rao
“It’s a mistake to think that ‘fiction’ and ‘truth’ are opposites.” Dirk Collier
It is a romanced attempt by a twenty-first-century Western European to read into the mind of a 16th-century Indian monarch
Maybe Tomorrow by Penny Parkes
For readers seeking a lighthearted romance novel, Maybe Tomorrow by Penny Parkes might seem like the perfect choice. However, this novel offers something far more profound—a compelling exploration of societal challenges, single motherhood, and the power of female friendships. Unlike traditional romantic fiction, Maybe Tomorrow takes a deeper dive into themes of hardship, resilience, and personal growth.
The Asian Prize for Poetry 2025 is now open for submissions
The Asian Group of Literature is pleased to announce the launch of The Aisan Prize for Poetry’s inaugural edition. The Asian Prize for Poetry is a non-monitory award that aims to create a global platform of appreciation for the outstanding work of poetry by writers around the world.
The Asian Prize For Fiction 2024, Now Open For Submissions
Besides the nominations by the affiliated bookclubs of The Asian Group, the Prize is now open for submissions by the publishers. The submissions will be accepted till 15th February 2025.
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.
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.
Sneak Peek at Ghostwriting…
Interestingly, most political and business books are ghostwritten. If it is widely known that a particular genre of book is ghostwritten, there is no surprise or deception.
The Longlist of The Asian Prize for Short Story annonced.
The Asian Prizes announced the longlist of The Asian Prize for Short Story 2024 edition on the 31st day of July 2024, at The Asian House of Literature, Sri Lanka. The Prize was one of the two prizes given for unpublished work (The Asian Prize for Short Sotry, The Asian Prize for Poetry) by The Asian Group of Literature.
Featured Literature Press – Letter to Future by eShan uncovers the Layers and Grandiose Contours of Existence with its Boundless Philosophical Prowess
Featured Literature Press – Letter to Future by eShan uncovers the Layers and Grandiose Contours of Existence with its Boundless Philosophical Prowess.
Amaranthine by Anupam Patra – Searchingly introspective, suffused with a strange calm, the poems are both poignant and profound
Amaranthine by Anupam Patra – Searchingly introspective, suffused with a strange calm, the poems are both poignant and profound.
V V Ganeshananthan wins Women’s Prize for Fiction
VV Ganeshananthan’s Brotherless Night has won Women’s Prize for fiction 2024. Sarted in 1995, the $30,000 worth Women’s prize for fiction, currently in its 29th year, claims to be the most significant […]
The faces behind the masterpieces: The Asian Prize for Fiction 2023 – Longlisted Authors
Global literature is nowadays a crazy Darwinian pool, with new talents emerging with wings, old talents sharpening their talons and genes of genres mixing and blurring the lines! The Asian Prize for […]
Commonwealth Regional Prize Winner Saras Manikkam chairs The Asian Prize for Short Story 2024
The Asian Prize for Short Story is an International Prize curated by The Asian Prizes, a subsidiary of The Asian Group of Literature. ‘We had submissions from all over the world, from […]
SARVEPALLI RADHAKRISHNAN’S THE HINDU VIEW OF LIFE: A STUDY OF CULTURAL TOUCHSTONES
The teachings of Hinduism as Laxmiprasad explores include an understanding of the human life and the personal virtues of a practicing Hindu. He concludes that the Hindu religion is a pathfinder in searching for the right meaning of life. The philosophers and the thinkers that Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan has quoted are a testament of true scholarship with a quotable quote from the book “Service of one’s fellows is a religious obligation”.
The Asian Review 