Contemporary Indian Writing in the spotlight

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Octavia Bright finds out why there is so much exciting new fiction coming from India. Newly-published debut writers Santanu Bhattacharya, Anindita Ghose and Sonal Kohli discuss the country's tumultuous past and present, as well as its bright literary future. Plus, Anjali Kajal talks about overcoming barriers as a Dalit woman and finding her voice as a writer. Booklist – Sunday 9 April and Thursday 13 April One Small Voice -Santanu Bhattacharya The Illuminated- Anindita Ghose The House Next to the Factory -Sonal Kohli A Room of One’s Own -Virginia Woolf Ma is Scared by Anjali Kajal:Translated by Kavita Bhanot White Tiger by Aravind Adiga Winners of last year’s Booker and International Booker prize: The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka Tomb of Sand by Geetanjali Shree:Translated by Daisy Rockwell