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Author Sunitha Krishnan opens up about her memoir; turning pain into purpose

In her memoir 'I Am What I Am', the social crusader turns pain into purpose and survival into story

Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch on fear, silence and the story of our times

Ahead of his appearance at the Sharjah International Book Fair, the Irish author talks about 'Prophet Song', his 2023 Booker-winning novel whose themes continue to resonate till date

Healing in the shadow of loss: A Dubai author on navigating grief, finding hope again

Dubai resident Saira Sheikh’s work of non-fiction rejects the linearity of grief, making a case for healing as a more complex process

Travel to Kottayam: Retracing the life of Arundhati Roy

As Arundhati Roy introduces her latest book, 'Mother Mary Comes to Me', we head to Aymanam in Kottayam, which features heavily in her writing

Partner Content: Entrepreneur Arash Rezaei evolves the industry by introducing StartX, a new platform for capital and growth

The new global app, which connects founders, investors and advisors with +$1 billion in funding power behind it.

Is AI making us forget how to think? Memory doctor raises concerns

'If people over-rely on AI, we risk losing individuality in our communication,' warns Dr Charan Ranganath, author of 'Why We Remember'

Different, but no less: A tale of autism, family and ambition

Anupam Kher’s recent book is inspired by the story of the making of his recent film ‘Tanvi The Great’, that's based on a neurodivergent girl who aspires to join the Indian Army

'I just couldn’t watch anymore’: Former CNN anchor on the emotional cost of bearing witness

Veteran journalist and author of 'But You Don’t Look Arab', Hala Gorani, opens up about trauma, emotional boundaries, and how stepping away from the anchor’s chair helped her rediscover her purpose

A Toastmasters world champion on finding her voice through motherhood

Ramona J Smith, who was in Dubai recently, shows what it means to own your voice in a noisy world

'Sharing Emirati identity': Sharjah showcases UAE literature at Rio International Book Fair

The Sharjah pavilion also hosted the PublisHer initiative, founded by Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi to support women in publishing

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Author Sunitha Krishnan opens up about her memoir; turning pain into purpose

Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch on fear, silence and the story of our times

Healing in the shadow of loss: A Dubai author on navigating grief, finding hope again

Travel to Kottayam: Retracing the life of Arundhati Roy

Partner Content: Entrepreneur Arash Rezaei evolves the industry by introducing StartX, a new platform for capital and growth

Is AI making us forget how to think? Memory doctor raises concerns

Different, but no less: A tale of autism, family and ambition

'I just couldn’t watch anymore’: Former CNN anchor on the emotional cost of bearing witness

A Toastmasters world champion on finding her voice through motherhood

'Sharing Emirati identity': Sharjah showcases UAE literature at Rio International Book Fair

Bollywood couple Rajkummar Rao, Patralekhaa welcome baby girl on 4th wedding anniversary

Dubai T100 Triathlon: Check out roads affected by world championship this weekend

'Children are not machines': UAE billionaire reiterates call for shorter school days

Parking fees shock fans as Fifa charges up to $175 for World Cup 2026

Ariana Grande left shaken after fan charges at her; serial invader sparks safety concerns

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