Faruki powers ahead in Ohio

Desi teen novelist Ayesha Faruki’s Whisper, the first in The Cities of the Lost series, was published last August. In 2021, she placed third in the Ohio Power of the Pen competition, and is currently working on the second book of the...

Indian origin artist’s work in space

Two art works designed by Lakshmi Mohanbabu, an Indian-origin artist in Singapore, are orbiting the Earth aboard the International Space Station as part of a 64-piece ‘moon gallery’ of miniature works from around the world. They are Singapore’s first...

Netflix brings back Zelensky comedy Servant of the People

Netflix will air Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky’s political comedy series, Servant of the People. In the series, the teacher unexpectedly becomes president of Ukraine. The law graduate was elected as president of Ukraine in...

Shree’s Tomb of Sand for Booker

Hindi novelist and short story writer Geetanjali Shree’s Tomb of Sand has become the first book translated from Hindi to be nominated for the International Booker Prize 2022. It’s among the 13 novels longlisted for the...
Indian filmmaker makes producer debut at Berlin Film Festival

Indian filmmaker makes producer debut at Berlin Film Festival

Indian filmmaker Shrihari Sathe has emerged as a prominent figure in independent cinema, garnering international recognition for his compelling storytelling and thought-provoking narratives. As the founder of the New York-based production company Dialectic, he has...