is a writer, poet, activist and freelance journalist. His published anthologies of poetry include Jago-Jagao (2009), Quit Telangana (2010) and Dimmisa (2011), besides Zakhmi Awaz (2012), a collection of his own writings on Telangana.
Shashi Deshpande, novelist and short story writer, has nine short story collections, ten novels, a book of essays and four children’s books to her credit. Three of her novels have received awards
Barnita Bagchi (born 12 June 1973) is a faculty member in literary studies at Utrecht University. Since her college days, she has worked actively with feminist institutions and activist organizatio