Selected prose from hundreds of writers
Hall of Writers
Ravinder Singh
calendar_today 1982 – present location_on New Delhi, India (Born in Kolkata, West Bengal; raised in Burla, Odisha)Ravinder Singh is a celebrated Indian author and a pioneer of the modern romance genre in India. Before turning to full-time writing, he spent eight years in the IT sector, working as a Senior Program Manager at Microsoft and as an engineer at Infosys. His literary journey began with a deeply personal tragedy the loss of his girlfriend in a 2007 accident just before their formal engagement. Writing became his medium for healing, leading to his debut novel which became a nationwide sensation. He is also an MBA graduate from the Indian School of Business (ISB) and the founder of the publishing house Black Ink, which mentors debut authors.
Munshi Premchand
calendar_today 1880 – 1936 location_on Varanasi, IndiaMunshi Premchand was one of the greatest Hindi-Urdu writers, known for portraying the harsh realities of Indian society with simplicity and emotional depth. Often called the pioneer of modern Hindi fiction, he focused on themes like poverty, caste discrimination, rural life, and social injustice. His storytelling didn’t romanticize life, it exposed it. Through novels, short stories, and essays, he gave voice to the common man and challenged societal norms.