Telling Stories, Bridging Worlds: Reflections from Golden Jubilee ChLA 2024 conference. “śṛṇvantu viśve amṛtasya putrāḥ . . .” Śvetāśvatara Upaniṣad 2.5 I had a profound experience at ChLA50 when I met researchers from around the world. It reminded me of a quote from the Śvetāśvatara Upaniṣad that my father often recites to me. The quote … Continue reading Bridging Worlds Through Stories: Sohini Dasgupta’s Insights from the ChLA 50th Annual Conference
Editorial: Childhood “Prets” and Other Premonitions
Introduction My (Ahona’s) earliest memories of the supernatural blend with memories of hot rice, white steam like spirits rising from my plate, the sounds of shakha-pola (bangles) on Dida’s hand clamouring as she approached with a ladle full of dal and the words from Dadu’s stories taking on strange shapes and colours, as the ghosts … Continue reading Editorial: Childhood “Prets” and Other Premonitions
Why I feel marginalised as a children’s writer and publishing professional
Meghaa Gupta In 2021, I had the privilege of being shortlisted for an award celebrating women writers. Much has been said about the historical neglect of women in virtually every walk of life, including writing. However, as a woman working in children’s publishing, I can hardly recall a time when I felt discriminated because of … Continue reading Why I feel marginalised as a children’s writer and publishing professional