Arundhati Roy.
Indian novelist, essayist, and activist
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Anselm Kiefer is featured in Wim Wenders' new documentary, which has drawn criticism from Arundhati Roy regarding Wenders' comments.Some support3 reports
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Arundhati Roy commented on the protests taking place in New Delhi.Some support1 report
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Prominent figures including John Cusack and Jeremy Corbyn are supporting nationwide student protests in India, citing Arundhati Roy and alleging excessive force by the Delhi Police.Some support1 report
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Arundhati Roy and Diljit Dosanjh criticized police brutality against students.Some support1 report
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A film project involving Arundhati Roy as the writer and Pradip Krishen as the director is underway, with Doordarshan involved in the original screening.Some support1 report
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A featured interview between Jon Stewart and David Remnick discussed career advice regarding academic freedom and the situation of Palestinian civilians.Some support1 report
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Penguin India publishes works by Arundhati Roy and Sudha Murthy, with the authors' work discussed in locations including Ireland and Kathmandu.Some support1 report
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Around Arundhati Roy this week
News at the entities that move Arundhati Roy most-
Kashmir OperationalAn attack was reported near Ludhiana in Punjab, while a bus traveled from Kashmir towards Srinagar, and a CM urged Haryana action.Moves Arundhati Roy
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Al Jazeera OperationalHasanat fled her home in Khartoum North and shared her condition with Al Jazeera during displacement.Moves Arundhati Roy
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Dharmendra Pradhan OperationalRavi Kishan and others are involved in protests demanding Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET-UG scandal.Moves Arundhati Roy
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Sonam Wangchuk OperationalAI music is shared across social media platforms while Salman Khan urges Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike.Moves Arundhati Roy
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Chief Justice of India OperationalJagan advocated for changes to a Parliament bill and pushed for the inclusion of the Chief Justice of India in a selection committee.Moves Arundhati Roy
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countercurrents.org Mentioned togetherBJP's policy changes are reported to influence national social transition.Moves Arundhati Roy
Connections
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Pradip Krishen Transactional
Arundhati Roy provided the script, which was then realized in a film directed by Pradip Krishen.
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Kashmir Operational
Arundhati Roy's writings on Kashmir have led to political consequences, such as book bans.
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Dharmendra Pradhan Operational
Arundhati Roy publicly supports demands for Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation from his ministerial post.
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India International Centre Transactional
Arundhati Roy participated in the India International Centre's launch event as a featured speaker.
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Sonam Wangchuk Operational
Arundhati Roy actively supports and influences Sonam Wangchuk's movement and activities.
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Chief Justice of India Operational
Arundhati Roy uses her platform to publicly pressure the Chief Justice of India regarding judicial matters.
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Penguin India Structural
Penguin India publishes works authored by Arundhati Roy.
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Occupied Palestinian territories Mentioned together
Arundhati Roy has commented on the political and humanitarian issues concerning the occupied Palestinian territories.
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Sonam Operational
The relationship is characterized by mutual support for the indefinite hunger strike.
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countercurrents.org Mentioned together
Arundhati Roy is featured by the countercurrents.org website.
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Al Jazeera Operational
Arundhati Roy discussed political issues on the Al Jazeera channel.
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Jayati Ghosh Mentioned together
Both are cited as concerned citizens involved in an appeal regarding a protesters' fast.
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John Cusack Mentioned together
John Cusack quotes Arundhati Roy regarding protests.
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New Delhi Shared context
Arundhati Roy discusses the political and social issues, specifically protests, occurring in New Delhi.
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Diljit Dosanjh Operational
Both Arundhati Roy and Diljit Dosanjh publicly criticized police brutality against students.
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Bora Mentioned together
The relationship is characterized by a thematic connection to political thought, though direct coupling is not established.
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Narendra Modi Mentioned together
Arundhati Roy has publicly commented on Narendra Modi's political vulnerability.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
3 events- Arundhati Roy was featured and described as an Indian writer by the website countercurrents.org in 2010.
- High youth unemployment and activist protests are challenging Narendra Modi's rule, drawing commentary from figures like Arundhati Roy.
- Al Jazeera featured Arundhati Roy discussing political issues and critiquing the government and political climate.
September 2026
1 eventAugust 2026
1 eventShow 2 earlier months
July 2026
3 events- Prominent figures including John Cusack and Jeremy Corbyn are supporting nationwide student protests in India, citing Arundhati Roy and alleging excessive force by the Delhi Police.
- Arundhati Roy and Diljit Dosanjh criticized police brutality against students.
- A film project involving Arundhati Roy as the writer and Pradip Krishen as the director is underway, with Doordarshan involved in the original screening.