The DSC Prize for South Asian Literature Announces 2016 Shortlist
by Adrienne Loftus Parkins On Thursday, 26 November, the literati of London gathered at the Shaw Library, London School of Economics, to meet
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The DSC Prize for South Asian Literature longlist announced
The longlist for the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature 2016 was announced earlier this month (October 16). A total of 11 books
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Portraits of South Asian authors showcased in new exhibition
A series of nineteen black and white portraits of South Asian writers were launched at a new exhibition in London this week. The collection
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Asia House Bagri Foundation Literature Festival announces programme
The Asia House Bagri Foundation Literature Festival 2015 has announced its programme. In its ninth year, it is the only UK Festival dedicated to
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Lahiri wins DSC Prize for South Asian Literature 2015
Indian writers score hat trick win for $50k prize The DSC Prize for South Asian Literature 2015 has been awarded to Jhumpa Lahiri
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DSC Prize for South Asian Literature longlist announced
Big publishers dominate this year’s longlist for the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature 2015 which was announced at the Goethe-Institut, Max Mueller
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Double win for unpublished writer Mahsuda Snaith
An unpublished writer from Leicester has secured first prize in two national writing awards. Emerging talent, Mahsuda Snaith was named the winner of
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Bidisha to serialise novel
Broadcaster and journalist announced yesterday (September 24) that she would be publishing her latest novel-length of new fiction online, over a period of
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SALF set to return in 2015
The South Asian Literature Festival, organised by Bhavit Mehta and Jon Slack of Amphora Arts, will be taking a year-long break. The festival,
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Hanif Kureishi wins Asian Achievers Outstanding Achievement Award
Renowned literary giant, Hanif Kureishi was presented with The Asian Achievers Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Arts last week (September 19). The
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