The concept of 'diaspora' has garnered unprecedented fascination with the substantial surge in migration that has taken place across the globe in the last few decades. Diaspora forges a home outside the homeland. Despite numerous persistent and anticipated challenges that are to be resolved, diasporas evoke a profound sense of longing for the homeland and a simultaneous estrangement or aversion to the host land. Viewed through the prism of the diaspora, the anthology, Writers of Indian Diaspora offers a scholarly analysis of twenty-six distinct works by Indian writers residing abroad. It is a compilation of a diverse range of chapters that examine the subtle complexities of diasporic identity, culture and belonging, offering a deeper understanding of the perspectives of diasporic existence and their literary manifestations. Each chapter covers a different author's work, ensuring that the anthology provides a comprehensive and sophisticated exploration of Indian diaspora literature. A unique and insightful collection, the book is an essential resource for readers interested in Migration Studies, Postcolonial Literature, Diaspora Studies, Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature.
Dr. Bijender Singh (M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Litt., UGC-NET, U-SET, M-SET, HP-SET, H-TET) is Ph.D. Co-supervisor in the Department of English at Shri Jagdishprasad Jhabarmal Tibrewala University, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, India. He is the Editor-in-Chief of The Expression: An International Multidisciplinary e-Journal. He has done Sanskrit Honours (Shastri), B.A. (English), Art and Craft Teacher Course and Multi-Purpose Health Worker (Male) Course. A prolific academician and writer, he has been a keynote speaker, resource person and paper presenter at numerous seminars and conferences. With over 40 published books, Dr. Singh's works are catalogued in some of the most prestigious libraries, including Oxford University (U.K.), Central Library of Zurich (Switzerland), Stanford University, the University of Minnesota, the University of Chicago, Columbia University and the Library of Congress (U.S.A.).
Dr. Anurag Ambasta, writer, translator and actor, is Assistant Professor in the Department of English at St. Xavier’s College of Management and Technology, Patna. He holds a master's degree and a Ph.D. from Patna University. With over 16 years of experience in higher education, Dr. Ambasta has published numerous articles in books and journals, written and directed several plays, acted in two films, and published three anthologies. His research interests include Modernist and Postmodernist Transitions, Memory Studies, Discourse Analysis, Postcolonial Literature, Theory of Temporality and Affect Theory.
