Creating Voices of Diversity
Indian American author Dr. Sayantani DasGupta, who advocates for diverse children's literature, inspired young writers in a workshop at the American Center Kolkata.
Building Visibility, Shaping Narratives
In collaboration with the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai, The Queer Muslim Project’s creative writing program helped young writers hone their skills in an inclusive environment.
Using Words to Explore Worlds
Jamie Barber explored intersections between science and creative writing during her Fulbright-Nehru fellowship in India.
Fostering New Ideas
A Fulbright-Nehru fellow talks about how the exchange program inspired new literary works and initiatives.
Cross-Cultural Conversations
An American Fulbright-Nehru English teaching assistant shares her experience of exploring India through language and culture.
Storytelling in a Changing Climate
Author Martin Puchner talks about the impact of narratives and literature on human behavior toward climate change.
Studying Sanskrit
Several U.S. universities offer courses in the study of Sanskrit, even to students with no prior knowledge of any language other than English.
Questioning Power
Author and professor Jigna Desai works to transform people’s thinking about power dynamics in the South Asian diaspora.
Creative Communication
The International Writing Program Fall Residency at The University of Iowa brings together writers from India and other countries for creative work and collaborations.
World of Words
The American Writers Museum celebrates writers and inspires people to engage in reading and writing through innovative and interactive exhibits.
Transforming Contemporary Literature
Meet six Black women who have written, edited or produced some of America's best literary work of the past 40 years.
Food for Thought: What’s on…
Jonathan Safran Foer and Jeffrey Gettleman discuss how daily actions can make an impact in the efforts to combat climate change.
The Literary Connect
Fulbright-Nehru fellow Alan Johnson talks about his connection to India, his fascination with the country’s literature and the importance of exchanges like the Fulbright program.
The Poet and the Pulitzer
Award-winning writer Vijay Seshadri discusses the writing process, and the mysteries inherent in crafting world-renowned poetry.