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Literary Revolt against Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

Posted on April 11, 2019 by niyogibooks by niyogibooks

A writer, editor, translator, and activist, Rakshanda Jalil has provided yeomen’s service to the cause of Urdu language and literature. On the occasion of the centenary of the Jallianwala Bagh…

Rabindranath Tagore’s Returning of Knighthood

Posted on March 28, 2019March 29, 2019 by niyogibooks by niyogibooks

Theodore Adorno, in his 1949 essay, “Cultural Criticism and Society”, said: ‘There can be no poetry after Auschwitz’. Perhaps in the Indian context, one could say that there cannot be…

Sneak Peek into the World of Tibet

Posted on February 5, 2019February 5, 2019 by niyogibooks by niyogibooks

Losar is a popular festival for Tibetan Buddhism, marking the beginning of New Year and celebrated with much gusto. It is a three-day festival observed by Tibetans worldwide with prayers,…

Other Words, Other Worlds… An Interview with Geetanjali Shree, Author of ‘Mai’

Posted on January 31, 2019February 1, 2019 by niyogibooks by niyogibooks

We approached celebrated writer Geetanjali Shree with certain questions in mind: How is a well-recognized Hindi writer faring in International languages? Do the translations enhance her readership in…

For the love of History & Heritage

Posted on January 21, 2019February 7, 2019 by niyogibooks by niyogibooks

Indian history has its roots in its ancient temples, historic forts, opulent palaces, and splendid heritage and culture. Let us explore some of the famous historical places and majestic structures…