Perumal Murugan’s collection of essays honours rural, first-generation students. A moving call for equitable, inclusive, and humane higher education.

For Indian writer Perumal Murugan, that’s a welcome change. Five years ago, Murugan endured such violent protests against one of his books that he and his family were forced to flee their home.

For Indian writer Perumal Murugan, that’s a welcome change. Five years ago, Murugan endured such violent protests against one of his books that he and his family were forced to flee their home.

This depiction of what Murugan claimed was a traditional ritual outraged a class of his readers. In 2015, he was forced to sign an unconditional apology and to withdraw unsold copies of his book.

Perumal Murugan’s “The Story of a Goat” examines caste, surveillance and abuse — all cunningly folded into the biography of an unhappy little animal.

An author, scholar and literary chronicler, Perumal Murugan is one of the best known writers in Tamil literary scene. His works include six novels, four collection of short stories, four ...

More: 5 books not to miss: Author behind 'Schindler's List' returns, 'Story of a Goat' The title character of Murugan’s elegant new novel is indeed a joy. A gift from a supernatural figure ...

I picked up Tamil writer Perumal Murugan’s Fire Bird (translated into English by Janani Kannan) when it was nominated for the JCB Prize for Literature 2023, an award the book has gone on to win ...

A Longlist of 13 books for this year's International Booker Prize 2023 was announced today. Acclaimed Tamil writer Perumal Murugan has been longlisted for his novel 'Pyre'. Indian author Perumal ...

The fault in our speech The Madras High Court must be lauded for upholding the rights of writer Perumal Murugan. But for speech to be truly free, the judiciary must stop asking literature to ...

Tamil author Perumal Murugan's novel 'Pyre' is among 13 books from across Asia, Africa, Europe, and Latin America to make it to the longlist of the International Booker Prize 2023, announced by ...