The shortlist for a new Scottish literary prize celebrating published work by Scottish writers of colour has been announced today.The Kavya Prize, in association with the University of Glasgow and founded by Indian-born Scottish author Leela Soma, se
A new Scottish literary prize has been launched today aimed at celebrating published work and new writing by Scotland’s ethnically diverse communities.The Kavya Prize, in association with the University of Glasgow, seeks to encourage Scottish black,
Now that the Jaipur Literary Festival (JLF) in London is over, one needs a few days to reflect on what one learned from an intense weekend fizzing with ideas and discussions on a dizzying range of topics. ZEE JLF at the British Library in London has become a firm and welcomed fixture in the UK’s annual calendar. The literary festival, which originated in Jaipur a decade ago as a unique celebration of writing about South Asia, has extended its reach with international editions spread across destinations as diverse as Belfast, Houston, New York, Colorado, Toronto, and Adelaide. Lovers of words and literature are able to escape from the stresses of their daily lives to hear a host of famous authors talk about their books and exchange views on issues that matter to us all and analyze the significance and impact of historical events.