I have read Amrit Dhillon’s article in The Guardian with the attention it deserves, and I write this response not out of defensiveness but out of a deep and abiding love for Indian literature, for reading, and for the millions of Indians who do, in fact, read—passionately, voraciously, and with profound engagement. The article paints India as a nation that does not read. It … [Read more...] about Fiza Pathan’s Response to The Guardian’s ‘Why India’s Literature Festivals Are About So Much More Than Books’ by Amrit Dhillon, 9th February 2026
Literature
Caste Metal by Fiza Pathan has become very popular of late!
Fiza Pathan’s award-winning short story ‘Caste Metal’ is only 24 pages long but carries such a powerful, impactful message that it has become a popular read this year 2025. Fiza Pathan wrote and published this short story in 2019 to enter an American short-story contest, where she won third place. It remains one of Pathan’s most cherished stories and can be summarized as a … [Read more...] about Caste Metal by Fiza Pathan has become very popular of late!
Author Interview: Hamdy Hegazy
Biography: Hamdy Hegazy is an Egyptian writer, researcher, and thinker whose work explores history, philosophy, and the destiny of humankind. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Pure and Applied Mathematics, a Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematical Statistics, and pursued studies in the United States after receiving a prestigious scholarship to King’s College London in 2000. He is … [Read more...] about Author Interview: Hamdy Hegazy
Author Interview: Gnana Sujan
While surfing through Goodreads a month ago, I came across some positive reviews of Gnana Sujan’s works and immediately realized that he was a new talent to watch out for. I immediately downloaded his short story ‘The Boy, the Dog, and the Robot’ when it was going for free on Amazon. After reading it, I was blown away by the author’s uplifting style, which was totally in the … [Read more...] about Author Interview: Gnana Sujan
Author Interview: Mason Carter
About Mason Carter (pen name of Mushahid Syed) is a poet, writer, and lecturer in English Language & Literature at Shah Abdul Latif University, Ghotki Campus. Since 2018, he has been dedicated to teaching, writing, and sharing his passion for literature. Beyond academia, he explores the beauty of words through poetry, fiction, and academic books, weaving stories that … [Read more...] about Author Interview: Mason Carter