New Yearbook Showcases Diverse Themes in Indian Poetry
Yearbook of Indian poetry features poems on identity to food, grandparents to Gaza

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The latest edition of "Yearbook: Indian Poetry in English 2024-2025" features a range of topics from identity and food to social issues like the Gaza atrocities. Edited by Sukrita Paul Kumar and Vinita Agrawal, it honors poet Keshav Malik and includes contributions from both Indian and diaspora poets.
- 01The yearbook covers themes such as gender, identity, ecology, and food.
- 02It includes a poem addressing the Gaza atrocities and another on Salman Rushdie's attack.
- 03The volume highlights the use of English as an indigenous Indian language, blending with regional languages.
- 04Bilingual poet K Satchidanandan is featured prominently, alongside tributes to Keshav Malik.
- 05The anthology includes works from international poets discussing communal unity and climate change.
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The "Yearbook: Indian Poetry in English 2024-2025" presents a rich tapestry of themes ranging from gender and identity to food and ecology. Edited by Sukrita Paul Kumar and Vinita Agrawal, this fifth edition pays tribute to the late poet Keshav Malik on his birth centenary. It features a poignant poem on the ongoing atrocities in Gaza, as well as a piece reflecting on the 2022 attack on author Salman Rushdie. This yearbook marks a significant shift, providing an overview of Indian poetry in English published throughout the year, including a survey by academic Basudhara Roy that identifies major thematic trends. The editors emphasize the role of English as an indigenous language in India, allowing for a blend of local languages that enriches poetic expression. The anthology includes contributions from both Indian poets and those in the diaspora, addressing issues like communal unity and climate change, while also incorporating humor and various poetic forms such as haiku. Notable poets featured include A J Thomas, Tishani Doshi, and Gopikrishnan Kottoor, among others.
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The yearbook highlights contemporary issues in Indian society, fostering awareness and discussion through poetry.
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