‘Total’: Sehri Tales selections, Day 27

The top selections in poetry, flash fiction and artwork for Day 27 of the Sehri Tales challenge; prompt: Total
19 April 2023, 16:30 PM

‘Wild’: Sehri Tales selections, Day 26

The top selections in poetry, flash fiction and artwork for Day 26 of the Sehri Tales challenge; prompt: Wild
18 April 2023, 16:30 PM

‘Sticker’: Sehri Tales selections, Day 25

The top selections in poetry, flash fiction and artwork for Day 25 of the Sehri Tales challenge; prompt: Sticker
18 April 2023, 09:21 AM

5 books to present as Eid gifts

Though the month of Ramadan is nearing its end, it brings with it the glories of Eid celebrations, and the perfect time to shower loved ones with gifts.
18 April 2023, 05:00 AM

A sardonic guide to dark academia novels

These novels compel readers to be more curious and romanticise mundane prospects of life in the most sinister way. For someone who loves lush and descriptive prose, dark academia is timeless to me.
17 April 2023, 12:45 PM

Neil Gaiman and Colleen Hoover in 'Time' Magazine’s 2023 Most Influential list

The author’s work has been adapted in various mediums, including graphic novels and television series, with the most recent being Netflix’s The Sandman (2022).
16 April 2023, 12:45 PM

‘Record’: Sehri Tales selections, Day 23

The top selections in poetry, flash fiction and artwork for Day 23 of the Sehri Tales challenge; prompt: Record.
15 April 2023, 16:29 PM

Why so serious?

Falling into the comfortable rhythm of a familiar form, it took scant minutes to bang out a silly poem that made me laugh and melted away all the tension, and it took me back to why I created Sehri Tales in the first place.
15 April 2023, 10:55 AM

‘Read’: Sehri Tales selections, Day 20

The top selections in poetry, flash fiction and artwork for Day 20 of the Sehri Tales challenge; prompt: Read
12 April 2023, 14:04 PM

When readers write the book

This public typewriter experiment was also a personal experience for him as he first fell in love with typewriters when he came across his grandfather’s 1930s Smith Corona. As a struggling writer at that time, this machine was what made writing to him a joyous experience.
12 April 2023, 12:45 PM

Academics, book reviews commemorate Abul Mansur Ahmad

"Without the practice of literature and study of history, no civilization has progressed much", Professor Serajul Islam Choudhury said in his closing speech.
9 April 2023, 10:37 AM

Do we need a Harry Potter reboot?

In regards to the Harry Potter universe, many fans have expressed their interest to see the story of the Marauders or a prequel about the Hogwarts founders.
8 April 2023, 12:45 PM

The magic of muscle memory

While talent might determine the quality of the writing, and many of our Talers have these in buckets, the basic skill is actually a result of something more mundane: consistent practice.
7 April 2023, 18:00 PM

Are you what you read?

Few experiences in life can prepare us to be more sensitive, more inclusive, and generally kinder human beings than reading.
7 April 2023, 18:00 PM

Prabir Ghosh, crusader against superstition, dies at 78

Prabir Ghosh, who waged a lifelong battle against all forms of superstition, died at his apartment in Kolkata’s Dumdum-Motijheel area today
7 April 2023, 14:15 PM

Reading habits: Completing the Quran during Ramadan

For a large number of practicing Muslims, completing the Quran during Ramadan is an annual goal.
7 April 2023, 09:00 AM

A life of light and perseverance

While going through Monsur’s autobiography, one’s attention is bound to be drawn to facts about current affairs penned with meticulous precision. He conveys his experience of 1957—the horrendous experience of losing eyesight—along with being victim to the cruelty of harsh remarks. 
5 April 2023, 09:40 AM

Penguin unveils the Penguin Book Vending Machine

The titles in the vending machines will be updated regularly, including both new and old books, and will highlight books relevant towards contemporary issues.
5 April 2023, 09:20 AM

Should book adaptations always be faithful?

When it comes to casting, direction, design, and other varying aspects of production, the author being at the heart of it all can be a huge asset, assisting in the transformation of their ideas and offering tidbits of inspiration or knowledge that may otherwise be missing.
3 April 2023, 12:45 PM

4 fully funded Creative Writing MFA programs in the US worth exploring

While Canada, and now some programs in the UK, have also started offering the degree, it is in the United States that it is most common and rigorous.
2 April 2023, 12:45 PM