An event exploring the ideas, politics, and possibilities of women's writing.
Manasa Publications is delighted to present Women Writing Today, a literary event that brings together writers, journalists, readers, and scholars to reflect on the many ways in which women shape literature and public thought. Through three keynote lectures and the launch of the first titles from Manasa Publications, the event celebrates the richness and diversity of contemporary women's writing.
Keynote Lectures
Padma Vishwanathan
Writing Across Cultures: Presenting Indian Narratives to Global Readers
Gita Ramaswamy
Women's Writing and Social Change: Empowerment and Challenges
Vaishna Roy
Women as Idea-Makers in Journalism
Book Launch
The event will also mark the launch of the first books published by Manasa Publications:
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Moons, Far, Far, Away by Bharatha Devi
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A Place of Her Own: Short Stories by Women an anthology of contemporary Tamil women's short stories in English translation
We invite readers, writers, students, translators, and anyone interested in literature to join us for a morning of thought-provoking talks and the celebration of new books.