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The Hindu Lit Fest 2024 | Author Charu Nivedita and translator Nandini Krishnan on their new book ‘Conversations with Aurangzeb’

Tamil writer Charu Nivedita's "Conversations with Aurangzeb", translated by Nandini Krishnan, is an unpredictable, irreverent novel that challenges genres and explores contemporary subjects.

The Hindu

We’re sad when extremist outfits censor movies. What about when society censors us?

When Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food, a Tamil film by debutant Nilesh Krishnaa and starring Nayanthara, released in December, there was very little buzz around it. It received mixed reviews (a polite way to say it sucked), had a limited theatrical run, and went quite unnoticed.

Newslaundry

Perumal Murugan receives honour

Writer Perumal Murugan presented with maiden Swami Anandatheerthan Award at Changampuzha Park event to recall stupendous efforts of Anandatheerthan to fight caste bias.

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Ooty Literary Festival honours Perumal Murugan

The recent Ooty Literary Festival turned the spotlight on climate change, gender sensitivity, and man-animal conflict with an emphasis on engaging young minds

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Morning Digest | Uttar Pradesh bans halal branding on food items, Perumal Murugan wins JCB Prize for Literature, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 19, 2023

The Hindu

My ancestors were the reason behind my writing 'Fire Bird': Perumal Murugan on winning JCB Prize for Literature 2023

Renowned Tamil writer Perumal Murugan and his translator Janani Kannan won the 2023 JCB Prize for Literature for his book 'Fire Bird' at a gala event held at the Taj Mahal, New Delhi, on November 18, 2023. Perumal Murugan and translator Janani Kannan were announced as the winners of this…

The Times of India

Perumal Murugan wins JCB Prize for Literature, to get ₹25 lakh cash prize

Tamil writer Perumal Murugan wins the coveted JCB Prize for Literature for his novel, Fire Bird, an English translation of his Tamil novel Aalandapatchi. The award carries ₹25 lakh cash prize.

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The deceptively simple Perumal Murugan | Review of ‘Fire Bird’ and ‘Sandalwood Soap’

Perumal Murugan's two books, Fire Bird and Sandalwood Soap, launched within a month of each other, reflect the global appetite for local, earthy stories that transcend particularities. His protagonists, like Muthu and Velatha, are Everyman figures, and readers cheer them on. Murugan's mastery of craft and regional sensibility make his…

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Works of Tamil writers draw the attention of European publishers at Frankfurt Book Fair

Tamil lit. gains global appeal: 1st Chennai Int'l Book Fair paves way for translations of Tamil works into many foreign langs. incl. Polish, Norwegian, Arabic, Slovak, Hungarian, Italian, Welsh, English, Icelandic, Filipino, Lithuanian, Spanish, French. Perumal Murugan's books to be translated into Amharic, Icelandic. Live translation sessions, game, "TransLingual Tales"…

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‘Mainstream media adapted to either adulation or silence’: Francis Cody on media credibility, self-regulation

Francis Cody is an associate professor in the department of anthropology and the Asian Institute at the University of Toronto. He’s also the director of the university’s Centre for South Asian Studies. His research focuses on politics, language and media in southern India.

Newslaundry

Micro review: 'Pyre' by Perumal Murugan, translated by Aniruddhan Vasudevan

Perumal Murugan’s 'Pyre' was originally written in Tamil, and later translated into English by Aniruddhan Vasudevan. The book has been longlisted for the International Booker Prize 2023, thus becoming the first Tamil novel to make it to the prestigious list.

The Times of India

Indian novel about caste becomes first Tamil work longlisted for International Booker prize

Perumal Murugan, who said he had given up writing in 2015 after protests against one of his books, wins selection with Pyre

The Guardian - UK

Indian author Perumal Murugan makes it to International Booker Prize 2023 Longlist

The International Booker Prize is given to the best work of fiction translated into English, which is published in the UK or Ireland in the last year, every year. A longlist of 13 books was announced for International Booker Prize 2023 today. And, interestingly, Indian author Perumal Murugan's book 'Pyre'…

The Times of India

International Booker prize announces longlist to celebrate ‘ambition and panache’

The list includes books from Ukrainian writer Andrey Kurkov as well as Indian novelist Perumal Murugan who declared himself ‘dead’ after protests against his work

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The best recent translated fiction – review roundup

Eastbound by Maylis de Kerangal; Ti Amo by Hanne Ørstavik; Pyre by Perumal Murugan; Awake by Harald Voetmann

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From novels to the big screen: Why Tamil film makers are drawn to literary texts

From Kalki Krishnamurthy’s Ponniyin Selvan to Perumal Murugan’s Varugari, literary works have long been adapted into films, a trend now facilitated by OTT platforms and film makers with fresh ideas

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It is atrocious that an artist is not allowed to perform in a temple based on religious belief or non-belief: TM Krishna

The Carnatic vocalist will be rendering Sree Narayana Guru’s verses at Hosanna Mount, Pala, on April 9

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