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Published Articles / Media Coverage / Press

On Dr Nishi Chawla's Novels"


  • American Kahani — Feature Article
    “Listening to ‘Silent Walls, Speaking Stones’: Dr. Nishi Chawla on Writing Ayodhya’s Hidden Stories.”
    A thoughtful exploration of the novel’s emotional depth and narrative vision.
    https://americankahani.com/perspectives/listening-to-silent-walls-speaking-stones-dr-nishi-chawla-on-writing-ayodhyas-hidden-stories/
     
  • The Wise Owl — Interview
    In-depth conversation on the inspirations and themes behind the novel.
    https://www.thewiseowl.art/talking-books-nishi-chawla
     
  • Publisher’s Page — Pierian Springs Press
    Official synopsis and publication details.
    https://pierianspringspress.com/silent-walls-speaking-stones/
     
  • Bol.com — International Listing
    https://www.bol.com/be/nl/p/silent-walls-speaking-stones/9300000246071781/

  • Poets & Writers Author Directory
    Lists Twist of Truth under published works.
    https://www.pw.org/directory/writers/nishi_chawla
     
  • Goodreads – Reader Review
    A reflective, detailed review noting the book’s complexity and thought-provoking nature.
    https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33815527-a-human-silicon-chip
     
  • Hatchards (UK) — Book Listing
    https://www.hatchards.co.uk/book/a-human-silicon-chip/nishi-chawla/9788124109809


  • Journal of Commonwealth Literature (brief mention citation) — academic book notes listing Twist of Truth.
    https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/002198940203700304 — Bibliographic mention in scholarly journal indexes.


  • Barnes & Noble — Retail listing with short blurb (early retail copy blurb).
    https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/silent-walls-speaking-stones-nishi-chawla/1148674466 — Retail listing.
     
  • bol.com — International (Netherlands / Belgium) listing.
    https://www.bol.com/be/nl/p/silent-walls-speaking-stones/9300000246071781/ — 


  • Pierian Springs Press — Official publisher page with full synopsis and publication details.
    https://pierianspringspress.com/silent-walls-speaking-stones/ — Publisher’s book page & ordering info.

On Dr Nishi Chawla's Poetry

INTERVIEWS & MEDIA FEATURES

• Poet and the Poem – Library of Congress (Interview with Grace Cavalieri)
YouTube Interview: https://youtu.be/pJ96VtOY9Eg

• Podcast (Grace Cavalieri)
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MAJOR PRESS COVERAGE OF SINGING IN THE DARK

  1. The News Minute — “Singing in the Dark: An anthology of poems on the pandemic” (July 17, 2020)
    https://www.thenewsminute.com/coronavirus/singing-dark-anthology-poems-pandemic-128897
     
  2. The Indian Express — “New book documents pandemic through poetry” (July 18, 2020)
    https://indianexpress.com/article/books-and-literature/new-book-documents-pandemic-through-poetry-6510456/
     
  3. Mint / Mint Lounge — “Do you know of ecopoetry?” (June 13, 2023)
    https://www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/art-and-culture/do-you-know-of-ecopoetry-111686628814432.html
     

REVIEWS OF SINGING IN THE DARK

  1. Reading Room Co. — “A Review: Singing in the Dark: A Global Anthology of Poetry Under Lockdown” (Jan 13, 2021)
    https://www.readingroomco.com/2021/01/13/a-review-singing-in-the-dark-a-global-anthology-of-poetry-under-lockdown/
     
  2. GyaanAdab — Review by Latika Padgaonkar (May 2, 2021)
    https://www.gyaanadab.org/singing-in-the-dark-review/
     

• GyaanAdab — Review / commentary mentioning Nishi Chawla as co-editor
https://www.gyaanadab.org/singing-in-the-dark-review/

• Times of India — Feature mention announcing the anthology and describing its reach
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/books/features/new-book-documents-pandemic-through-poetry/articleshow/77037525.cms

• Goodreads — Anthology listing and reader ratings
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56755878-singing-in-the-dark

• Scroll.in — Article on pandemic poetry referencing the anthology
https://scroll.in/article/969024/the-paradox-of-poetry-in-the-pandemic-high-online-engagement-but-are-the-books-selling

GREENING THE EARTH: A GLOBAL ANTHOLOGY OF POETRY

(Co-editor / Contributor)

• Borderless Journal — Feature discussing the anthology and its ecopoetry vision
https://borderlessjournal.com/tag/greening-the-earth-a-global-anthology-of-poetry/

• Goodreads — Reader listing
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/165053087

• Amazon — Retail listing
https://www.amazon.com/Greening-Earth-Global-Anthology-Poetry/dp/0670096261

OTHER POETRY COLLECTIONS BY NISHI CHAWLA

• Official Poetry Page — Bibliography of collections including Immigrant Diaries, A Himalayan Poem, The Ganga, Iraq War Memorabilia, and others
https://nishichawla.com/poetry

• Goodreads — Author bibliography and reader listings
https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/1076137.Nishi_Chawla

• Yearbook / Academic Mentions — Sudeep Sen and other citations referencing the anthologies
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LISTINGS & BIBLIOGRAPHIC REFERENCES

  1. Penguin India — Book excerpt and listings
    https://www.penguin.co.in/tag/book-excerpt/page/7/
     
  2. Biblio — Singing in the Dark (Listings)
    https://www.biblio.com/book/singing-dark-global-anthology-poetry-under/d/1471308039
    Alternate listing:
    https://www.biblio.com/book/singing-dark-global-anthology-poetry-under/d/1718444975
     
  3. Amazon — Singing in the Dark (Product page)
    https://www.amazon.com/Singing-Dark-Global-Anthology-Lockdown/dp/0670094471
     
  4. New York Public Library Catalog — Singing in the Dark
    https://web.nypl.org/research/research-catalog/bib/cb15800276
     

EVENTS / READINGS

  1. P&P Live! — Poetry Reading With Contributors
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76tz8XqD244
     

AUTHOR DIRECTORY

  1. Poets & Writers — Nishi Chawla (Author Profile)
    https://www.pw.org/directory/writers/nishi_chawla
     

On Dr Nishi Chawla's Plays

Kasturba versus Gandhi

  • BroadwayWorld feature on the NYC staging (off-Off-Broadway). BroadwayWorld

New Play Tells Story of Kasturba Gandhi and Indian Independence

Performances run from June 13 to June 30.

By: Stephi WildMay. 29, 2024.


Review of Nishi Chawla's play,  'Kasturba versus Gandhi,' in 'Broadway World,' 2024. The play was successfully staged in an off Broadway production in June 2024.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-off-broadway/article/New-Play-Tells-Story-of-Kasturba-Gandhi-and-Indian-Independence-20240529 


Interview with Dr Nishi Chawla concerning her plays. Dr Chawla's play, 'Kasturba versus Gandhi' was staged in New York in an off-Broadway production in June 2024. Her tenth play, 'The Mahatma versus Gurudev' saw accepted to be staged in June 2025 at the New York Theater Festival, New York.  https://www.thewiseowl.art/the-interview-nishi-chawla


  • Theater for the New City — show listing and production details. Theater for the New City
     
  • Production listings & event posts (Sukhmanch Theatre, HabitatWorld) documenting stagings in India and the US. Facebook+1
     
  • Official Performances / Readings listing on the author website noting the NYC run. NISHI CHAWLA
     

Draupadi’s Arranged Marriage

  • Review — DC Theatre Arts (Capital Fringe Festival review). DC Theater Arts

2018 Capital Fringe Review: ‘Draupadi’s Arranged Marriage’ By Bob Ashby -July 21, 2018
 

  • Review — DC Theatre Scene (Capital Fringe critical review). DC Theatre Scene
     
  • Feature / announcement — American Bazaar Online (production overview). The American Bazaar
     
  • Play listing / synopsis — The Drama Library. The Drama Library
     
  • Capital Fringe preview mention — DCist. DCist
     
  • Grant / production funding records (Montgomery County / CreativeMoCo). Montgomery County Maryland+1
     

Selected Other Plays (archive & listings)

  • Drama page with play synopses and production history (author website). NISHI CHAWLA
     
  • The Drama Library — multiple play entries/synopses (useful for playbills/copy). The Drama Library
     
  • Author recognition / achievements page noting Off-Broadway staging(s). NISHI CHAWLA
     

Multimedia & Interviews

  • Links to recorded readings and interviews on the Performances page (YouTube/Facebook embeds). NISHI CHAWLA

  1. 'Kasturba versus Gandhi' (2024 Off-Broadway) – A play staged in New York, examining the relationship between Kasturba and Mahatma Gandhi. The Interviews
  2. American Kahani — The Making of ‘TechNous’: Nishi Chawla’s Journey From an Academician and a Writer to a Filmmaker (2023)
  3. 'The Mahatma versus Gurudev' (2025 Off-Broadway) – A play staged in New York, focusing on the dynamics between Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore. The Interviews
  4. 'INDIRA' – A play focusing on aspects of the life of former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Department of English
  5. 'Draupadi’s Arranged Marriage' – A modern take on the Mahabharata, exploring themes of women's rights and arranged marriage. DC Theatre Scene


On Dr Nishi Chawla's Art House Movies

  1. American Kahani — The Making of ‘TechNous’: Nishi Chawla’s Journey From an Academician and a Writer to a Filmmaker (2023)
  2. 'Mixed Up' (2021) – An independent movie written and directed by Nishi Chawla, exploring themes of identity and cultural assimilation. FilmFreeway
  3. 'The Strange Case of Normalcy' (2023) – A film examining the concept of normalcy in contemporary society. IMDb
  4. 'TechNous' (2023) – A film delving into the intersection of technology and human relationships. American Kahani
  5. 'The Peace Activists' – A film focusing on the lives and philosophies of Gandhi, MLK, and Thoreau. The Interviews
  6. FilmFreeway Profile – A platform showcasing Nishi Chawla's films and festival participations. FilmFreeway
  7. Rotten Tomatoes Filmography – An overview of Nishi Chawla's films and their reception. Rotten Tomatoes
  8. IMDb Profile – Detailed information on Nishi Chawla's filmography and credits. IMDb
  9. YouTube Interview – An interview with Nishi Chawla discussing her work and experiences. YouTube
  10. 'The Poet and The Poem' Podcast – An episode featuring Nishi Chawla, discussing her journey from academia to filmmaking. Apple Podcasts

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