Vak is worship: Indian writing at the country’s first poetry biennale 

Indian language poets are set to take centrestage at VAK: The Raza Biennale of Indian Poetry

Bengaluru Poetry Festival's third edition puts Indian languages in the spotlight

Here’s a look at what to expect at the third edition of Bengaluru Poetry Festival and emerging trends in regional Indian poetry

Events in Hyderabad from March 16 to March 22

'Poetry is staking claim to public space, kicking up ruckus we need'

In conversation with Poorna Swami at the Poetry with Prakriti festival. 

'Language poetry is the grey matter of Indian literature'

Sonnet Mondal on language poetry and more, at the Poetry with Prakriti festival. 

Classical fusion: Renaissance-era music meets Indian poetry

Renaissance-era music meets Indian classical poetry in Songs of the Heart, a unique cross-cultural exchange project. 

"Poems are alive volcanoes. They live, breathe. Hear the earth."

An interaction with the poet Saima Afreen, leading up to the festival Poetry with Prakriti 2017.

Ramu Ramanathan on reinventing the tradition of lok shahiri 

An interaction with the poet Ramu Ramanathan, leading up to the festival Poetry with Prakriti 2017.

Poetry with Prakriti 2017: Talking language with Allan Sealy

An interaction with the poet Allan Sealy, leading up to the festival Poetry with Prakriti. 

Poetry with Prakriti 2017: Anand Thakore on literary traditions

An interaction with the poet Anand Thakore, leading up to the festival Poetry with Prakriti. 

Poetry with Prakriti 2017: Ishvar Krishnan on Madras as an emotion

An interaction with the poet Ishvar Krishnan, leading up to the festival Poetry with Prakriti.

Poetry with Prakriti 2017: Navkirat Sodhi makes an impact

An interaction with the poet Navkirat Sodhi, leading up to the festival Poetry with Prakriti.

Priya Sarukkai Chabria on literary activism and the power of poetry

An interaction with the poet Priya Sarukkai Chabria, leading up to the festival Poetry with Prakriti.

Poetry with Prakriti 2017: Ashwani Kumar on activism

An interaction with the poet Ashwani Kumar, leading up to the festival Poetry with Prakriti. 

Versatility in verse

With her new book Bottles and Bones out on the stands, Toronto-based Ayesha Chatterjee gets candid about her style and influences