here is always a point in a collection of short stories where its poetic threads reveal themselves, where the silences in each narrative slowly disentangle,... Continue reading
On Dalit and working-class issues: Chhaya Koregaonkar talks about why she identifies as an Ambedkarite writer. On Independence Day, this blog revisits Mahasweta Devi’s words on the... Continue reading
There is never a dull day at Zubaan. If it’s not the discussions on the origins of water closets and showers or the age-old debate... Continue reading
“August is the winter of summer I’m resting assured.” ~ Ayesha Siddiqi Policies, Systems and Resistance In a landmark case, the Supreme Court allows the... Continue reading
Let’s talk. Period. Comic duo Key & Peele’s ‘Menstruation Orientation’ for men Bloody Hell! A new feminist, self-published zine that is all about periods Artist... Continue reading
Women and Sports: An unfortunate article on women tennis players and body image and a counter-point on all that is wrong with the article. The... Continue reading
So a cup of coffee later, our conversation with Lala Rukh continues…where we talk about censorship, modern-day Pakistan and the death of activism. Dakshita:... Continue reading
[column size=”one-third”] [/column] Newly returned from the 12th Sharjah Biennale, Pakistani artist and activist Lala Rukh came visiting the Zubaan office one hot, sunny day in... Continue reading
Presenting Part II of ‘What We’ve Been Reading Lately’ and hoping that we can make it a more regular feature. What’s on T.V.: A feminist... Continue reading
Women’s writing and publishing: Kamila Shamsie’s radical idea to have a year that involves publishing only titles by women in order to address the gender... Continue reading
