Dr. Lopamudra Maitra

Visual Anthropologist, writer, international columnist.

[Dr. Lopamudra Maitra @lmaitra]

A well-known story- latest episode frm my podcast-'What's in a Story?'- from my translated work-'Collected stories of Upendrakishore Ray Chowdhury' (Aleph Book Company, 2023)
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[Dr. Lopamudra Maitra @lmaitra]

Let's meet. I'll be there to sign copies- between 4- 4.30 pm at the Rupa stall on Friday (January 31). If you're planning to visit the Kolkata International Book Fair (number 471, nearest Gate number -6).
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[Dr. Lopamudra Maitra @lmaitra]

At the recent AKLF (Apeejay Lit Fest Kolkata)in conversation with Anand Nilekantan (who wrote the Bahubali and other stories) and , Akshat Gupta, Anuja Chndramouli and Priyanka Kaintura

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[Hindustan Times @htTweets]

#HTWknd | How did the Kalijai Island in Odisha’s Chilika Lake get its name? The story involves a young bride, a terrible storm, and the birth of a guardian deity.
Read an exclusive excerpt from How The World Was Born, a collection of Indian legends and lore, by Lopamudra Maitra
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[Hindustan Times @htTweets]

#HTWknd | Why is the sun hot, and the wind dry? Who created lightning?
Lopamudra Maitra’s new book - How The World Was Born - offers creation stories drawn from little-known Indian myths. "Starting points matter. As do the journeys our tales take," she tells @sinhadipanjan
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[ThePrintIndia @ThePrintIndia]

Chirus, Anals to Thadous — the origin stories of Manipur’s ethnic communities

Read this excerpt from Lopamudra Maitra @lmaitra's 'How The World Was Born', an @AlephBookCo publication, in ThePrint #PageTurner

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[Dr. Lopamudra Maitra @lmaitra]

Thanks for this. A review by a reader of my most recent book-'How the world was born-Wondrous Indian Myths and Legends'- Aleph Book Company, June 5, 3024
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[Dr. Lopamudra Maitra @lmaitra]

Sharing -my next book- 'How the world was born-Wondrous Indian Myths and Legends'- (Aleph Book Company, Rupa Publications Ltd -June. 2024)- out now.

[Aleph Book Company @AlephBookCo]

How the World Was Born: Wondrous Indian Myths and Legends brings together 108 captivating tales and myths spanning the country, offering a rich tapestry of cultural narratives from various regions about the creation of the world. With vivid storytelling, the book transports readers to mystical realms where we follow the origins of celestial bodies, creation of oceans and mountains, and interaction of gods and mortals. #HowTheWorldWasBorn retold by @lmaitra

[Dr. Lopamudra Maitra @lmaitra]

Releasing this month- 'How the world was born-Wondrous Indian Myths and Legends'- Aleph Book Company (Rupa Publications Ltd)- 108 stories from 7 different geographical locales of India.
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Vividly translated by @lmaitra and sprinkled with illustrations by the author, the stories in this volume will charm and delight readers of all ages. #TheCollectedStoriesOfUpendrakishoreRayChowdhury

[Aleph Book Company @AlephBookCo]

From Jammu and Kashmir in the North to the Andaman and Nicobar islands in the South, from Dadra and Nagar havens and Daman and Diu in the West to Arunachal Pradesh in the east, and all the other states and Union territories of India in between, here are 108 fabulous folk tales, legends, and stories from more than fifty-seven languages and dialects. Startlingly original, brilliant, wise, and often funny, these stories will delight readers of all ages. #TheOwlDeliveredTheGoodNewsAllNightLong edited by Lopamudra Maitra. Order here: https://t.co/zGMybP7ayE
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[Dr. Lopamudra Maitra @lmaitra]

Happy to share the review of my book (translation)-'Collected stories of Upendrakishore Ray Chowdhury'(translation of 2 century -old Bengali books-'Tuntunir Boi' and 'Golpomala'- by the famous Upendrakishore.
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On the @htTweets Books page, reviews of 'Intertidal' by @Yuvan_aves and of 'The Collected Stories of Upendrakishore Ray Chowdhury' translated by @lmaitra + an interview with @SNavatar, author, 'Unequal; Why India Lags Behind its Neighbours'

[Aleph Book Company @AlephBookCo]

How the World Was Born: Wondrous Indian Myths and Legends is a book of 108 glorious creation tales and myths from across India. Imaginative, brilliant, and wise, the stories in the book will delight readers of all ages. #HowTheWorldWasBorn retold by @lmaitra.
Pre-order your copy here: https://t.co/6r1eHyLV79

[Dr. Lopamudra Maitra @lmaitra]

Happy to share- coming up in June- 108 stories from 7 geographical locations of India and an amazing cover by noted artist Bhajju Shyam speaking of Gond folklores of creation.
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[Storizen Magazine @storizenmag]

Upendrakishore Ray Chowdhury’s collected stories are a treasure trove of literary gems, enchanting and inspiring readers across generations.

Review - https://t.co/NnbzGlZaIL

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[Dr. Lopamudra Maitra @lmaitra]

Review of my book 'The Collected Stories of Upendrakishore Ray Chowdhury'- Storyzen magazine
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[Padhega India (Bodhi Tree Knowledge Services) @PadhegaIndia_]

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