The Blaft Anthology of Tamil Pulp Fiction
Features short stories in the genres of mystery, romance, noir, and science fiction that were originally published in Tamil pulp magazines, along with illustrations and short interviews with some of the authors.
The Blaft Anthology of Tamil Pulp Fiction: Volume 2
Fiction. South Asia Studies. Selected and translated from the Tamil by Pritham Chakravarthy. Edited by Rakesh Khanna. New Edition. The follow-up to 2008's successful first collection featuring stories by Indra Soundar Rajan, Jeyaraj, Pushpa Thangadorai, Rajesh Kumar, Indumathi, M.K.Narayanan, and Resakee. A young woman's fascination with blue films leads to a bizarre murder! A bloodline of debauched maharajas falls prey to an evil curse! A beautiful girl uses karate to retrieve a stolen idol! Seven thrilling tales from seven Indian and Singaporean masters of action, suspense, and horror!
The Blaft Anthology of Tamil Pulp Fiction: Hurricane Vaij
Indian Science Fiction
This study includes a larger scope previously not seen in any other critical work about Indian Science Fiction. The reader will get an overarching notion of Science Fiction in India—not just in one particular language. It is a detailed examination of the history of Science Fiction in India. The reader will receive a comprehensive idea of the emergence and development of Science Fiction in India over the last two centuries across various languages, including discussion on major trends, major texts, and major authors. A timeline of major events is included. It is a comparative examination of Science Fiction texts and films from multiple languages (e.g. Assamese, Bangla, English, Hindi, Marathi etc.)
Masculinity, Consumerismand the Post-national Indian City
Masculine cultures define urban cultures and are defined by them. A multidisciplinary analysis that explores urbanism, masculine anxieties and gender relations.
