The Journey From Short Story to Novel – An Interview with Novelist Prajwal Parajuly

Prajwal Parajuly's first critically acclaimed book, The Gurkha’s Daughter, comprises a well-received collection of short stories set around Nepal. Young journalist and novelist Janice Pairat caught up with him to chat about the writing process ahead of Changing Places: A Global Literary Salon, part of the Festival of Asian Literature.

Carrying History on their Shoulders

Young Journalist  Mengchu Wang tackles the issues of writing and freedom in the eyes of Islamic female writers in a review of our Festival of Asian Literature pre-festival event, Women, Freedom and the Islamic World

Women, Freedom and the Islamic World

"The diversity and eloquence of this all-female panel gave a fascinating insight into what female freedom means in Muslim states today"

Join Asia House Young Journalist Hannah Thompson for a look back at Women, Freedom and the Islamic World

The Middle Kingdom Ride: A Motorcycle Journey to a Different Life

Asia House Young Journalist, Hsueh Hsin-Hua, met recently with Colin Pyle, one of the writers of The Middle Kingdom Ride and a great adventurer. He shares with readers why he made up his mind to step out of his comfort zone and choose to circumnavigate China as his first big adventure ahead of his appearance at the Festival of Asian Literature on 9 May.

Veronica interviews The Arabian Nights for the 21st Century's author Marina Warner

In partnership with the MyVoice mentoring programme we welcomed 6 young reporters between the ages of 14-16 at Asia House during the Festival of Asian Literature.  Young Reporter Veronica interviews author Marina Warner.

Edis' interview with writer and presenter Hardeep Singh Kohli

Amani interviews Rani Singh, author of Sonia Gandhi

Our young reporter Amani, 14, asks Rani Singh some tough questions about Sonia Gandhi and her role in politics.

"Sonia Gandhi turned down being prime minister because it was not a role she ever wanted."