Marnina(Avirup) (they/them) is an independent queer writer and reviewer from Kolkata. They have written stories, poems and articles on subjects of Politics, Philosophy, and Contemporary Electoral Politics. A student of Political Science, they're interested politics, philosophy, political theory and social commentary through fiction. You can reach reach out to them through on Instagram @lacanpremi or on ishanavi2004@gmail.com.

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In Our Own Voices: Queer Representation at the International Kolkata Book Fair
Literature
In Our Own Voices: Queer Representation at the International Kolkata Book Fair
Literature

Marnina (Avirup) spoke to representatives from Queer organizations at the 2024 Kolkata Book Fair about the experience of hosting their stalls, seeking diversity in Indian publishing, and much more.

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Literature
DRY DAY: A Tale of Political and Personal Prohibitions
Film/TV
DRY DAY: A Tale of Political and Personal Prohibitions
Film/TV

Using alcohol as a vessel, Saurabh Shulka’s comic drama Dry Day focuses on the relationship between capital and elections, the role of women in decision-making realm, and the overlap between the personal and political spheres of life. By Marnina (Avirup)

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Film/TV