Even though Afrofuturist works are set in fictional worlds, they provide a blueprint for social, political and economic systems free from exploitation and oppression.
Books
In the Face of an Apathetic State, ‘Speak, Woman!’ is a Forthright Dismantling of Patriarchy
Smita Agarwal, in her book of poetry, raises her voice in an asymmetrical world and implores women to speak out for themselves.
Literature Beyond Borders: Two Teen Authors Meet for a Virtual Discussion
The conversation, interspersed with giggles and laughter, reveals certain important catalysts in the young writers’ journeys.
Suddenly Many New Fictional Detectives Are Sniffing for Clues on the Streets of Bombay
Most mysteries are set in the past but contemporary Mumbai is not missing either.
Review: In ‘Avalon’, Nell Zink’s Characters – and Her Readers – Have Nowhere to Hide
In novelist Nell Zink’s new book, 'Avalon', we might not recognise her characters’ circumstances, but we might recognise ourselves in their near-feral stupidity.
Book Review: Existential Exploration in Poetry
‘Inhabiting’, Basudhara Roy’s latest collection of poetry, reminds us that the purpose of poems extend beyond pleasure.
Gogu Shyamala’s New Book Brings to Life Stories from Margins, Explores Caste, Exploitation
The 'Father May Be an Elephant and Mother Only a Small Basket, But…' explores the lives of the Madigas, categorised as Dalits in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.