India Global Forum London 2024 saw bestselling authors (Kane and Abel, Clifton Chronicles) and Amish Tripathi (The Shiva Trilogy, Ram Chandra Series) unveil the prestigious IGF Archer-Amish Award for Storytellers to spotlight authors who show an unputdownable will and passion for writing and the crafting of India’s contemporary story.
Culture and Creativity are the cornerstones upon which society forms thoughts and opinions – it has the power to change minds and alter previously held perceptions and the written word is perhaps one of the oldest and most significant forms of creative expression. India Global Forum is the gateway for those who want to invest in and benefit from India’s creative growth story.
Founder, India Global Forum
At IGF, we spent years nurturing entrepreneurs and giving them a stage. This award will bring us all together.
Author
Awards are very important because they give recognition. Writing can be very lonely, so when the world acknowledges you, you can inspire someone else.
Author
Archer-Amish Award aims to encourage storytelling and support writers creating narratives from India’s lens!
Two women…two hundred years apart. A story of magical healing, hidden treasure, betrayal, and murder. Mookambikai, the secret keeper of the Navapashanam, is being hunted and persecuted by nefarious factions until her trail goes cold after a confrontation with the vilest Aghora who wants the Navapashanam. 200 years later, Mookambika’s great grandniece, Manimeghalai aka Megha, finds herself entangled in a maelstrom of events involving dark elements who are still on the hunt for the Navapashanam. Amidstnear fatal accidents, an increasing count of dead bodies, and a missing fiancé, Megha, is pushed into looking for the lost Navapashanam. Will she find what she desperately seeks? Are Mookambikai’s and Megha’s destiny entwined? Will Megha save the day? Navapashanam takes you on a fascinating journey of passion and intrigue.
Anya is grieving the loss of her beloved sister and is desperately in denial. Neel is consumed by the shame of not living up to the accomplishments of his overachieving parents. Roy's Impostor Syndrome and a crushing heartbreak have depleted his self-confidence, making him give up his career as a surgeon. Seeking refuge from their inner demons, the three millennials flee to Goa, where they become friends. Will their friendship help the trio shed their demons and reclaim their life and happiness? Can this camaraderie give them the connection they need to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing? Or is it too little, too late? The Way Home is a relatable tale of bonding and self discovery that will touch your heart.
They are battling an enemy that is omnipresent, able to infiltrate every electronic device on the planet, peer through every CCTV camera, and command every intelligence agency worldwide. Join Alex and Grace on their journey from Silicon Valley to Mumbai to halt a catastrophic monster spreading through the technological labyrinth. With just fifty hours available, they must traverse half the globe and elude arguably the most potent foe to prevent the code from dominating the world. "The Kill Switch" is a heart-pounding thriller that weaves together the realms of sci-fi and international intrigue, inviting readers on a breathless journey to save humanity from a digital apocalypse. Join the race against the clock, where every second could be the difference between salvation and doom.
