Mar 5, 2024
Started in 2018, the AutHer Awards is a joint venture of JK Paper and The Times of India. The one of its kind awards aims to celebrate and honour Indian women writers in different categories, namely: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Children’s Literature, and Debut.
AutHer-awards/Instagram
The Jury for AutHer Awards 2024 Non-Fiction category includes: Vikas Swarup, Parvati Sharma, and Upinder Singh. Checkout the complete longlist for AutHer Awards 2024 Non-Fiction category here.
Canva
‘Raw Umber’ is Sara Rai's heartfelt memoir, painting a vivid picture of her childhood in 1960s India. With family figures like her grandfather Premchand, Rai reflects on memory's influence on her writing journey.
Westland-Books
‘The Broken Script’ is a book about Delhi’s transformation from Mughal rule to British occupation. It portrays people's lives and cultural shifts, from Urdu poetry to modern education and the impact of the 1857 revolt.
Speaking-Tiger-Books
Madam Commissioner tells the story of Meeran Chadha Borwankar, the sole woman in the National Police Academy, 1981 batch. She shares moments and memories of fighting crime, corruption, and dealing with famous criminals.
Pan-Macmillan-India
In ‘Phansi Yard’ Sudha Bharadwaj shares her experience as a prisoner in Yerawada Jail. She describes life behind bars, from rules to friendships, with warmth and humour.
Juggernaut-Publications
Angela Saini's eye-opening book uncovers how male dominance took root globally. She researches history, culture, and science, debunking easy explanations. The book is a powerful reminder to rethink our role in perpetuating inequality and the need for change.
Harper-Collins-Publishers-India
‘Unequal’ sheds light on social disparities across India and its neighbours. The author’s research highlights successes in healthcare and education in neighbouring countries compared to India and blends in personal stories and data, with hopes of a better future.
Westland-Books
Thanks For Reading!
Read Next