Mahanagar Awards 2026 Novella

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Crafting the Mahanagar Voice

Guided by our editors’ expertise and passion, every narrative on Mahanagar is carefully curated to inspire, provoke, and resonate with our readers.

Sabarna Roy - Mahanagar

Sabarna Roy

Renowned author, poet, and academic with significant contributions to contemporary Indian literature. Dr. Roy’s works reflect deep intellectual engagement with socio-political and environmental issues, making him a fitting guide for a magazine cantered on diverse, insightful commentary.
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Srinjali Seal - Mahanagar

Srinjali Seal

An emerging voice in art, culture, and social commentary, Ms. Seal brings a fresh perspective to the editorial board. Her expertise and wide range of interests ensure a dynamic, engaging editorial vision.
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Language

Writing Mode

English

Focus

Focus Area

MAHANAGAR aims to offer insightful reflections on a range of topics that resonate with the
changing times. The magazine will feature articles spanning:

  • Cinema & OTT: Analyses and reviews of the latest films and streaming series,exploring the broader cultural and social narratives emerging from the digital and cinematic world.
  • Art & Literature: Critical examinations of contemporary and classical literature, visual arts, and performance art, offering deep dives into their impact and significance.
  • Food & Lifestyle: Discussions on culinary trends, lifestyle transformations, and how they shape modern identity and well-being.
  • Travel: Accounts of unique destinations, cultural exploration, and experiential travel that offer new ways to see the world.
  • Sustainability & Environment: Insights into global and local environmental challenges, green innovations, and sustainable living practices.
  • Politics & Current Affairs: Objective, non-partisan analyses of significant political events, socio-economic developments, and their implications on the world stage.
  • Technology: In-depth explorations of emerging technologies, their societal impacts, and the challenges and opportunities they present.
  • Photography: Visual storytelling through curated photo essays, capturing the essence of the world around us.

Contributions

  • Number of Entries: Each focus area will contain two contributions per topic.
  • Word Count: Each article will be limited to 750 words, ensuring content remains accessible while maintaining depth and nuance for our readers.

Target Audience:

Our content will cater to a discerning, intellectually curious readership across India and
internationally. We aim to engage:

  • Academicians, researchers, and scholars who appreciate thoughtful, well-researched articles.
  • Bureaucrats and policymakers looking for informed perspectives on current affairs.
  • Ministers and political figures interested in objective, balanced takes on pressing issues.
  • The elite intelligentsia across East, West, and South India with an eye for nuanced discussions.
  • Global readers seeking a window into Indian perspectives on art, culture, and socio political trends.

Editorial Policies:

  • Originality: All contributions must be original. Plagiarized works will not be accepted under any circumstances.
  • Authenticity: We do not encourage the use of ChatGPT or other AI writing tools, as we prioritize the human voice and originality of thought.
  • Impartiality: While we encourage thought-provoking articles, we do not support political bias or propaganda. Our goal is to foster dialogue based on facts, not on
    ideologies.

Submission Process for Prose and Poetry:

Mahanagar publishes prose writings on a wide range of themes. Most of the submission notifications will state the desired themes for an issue or writing contest/event. However, when not stated particularly the publishing team is looking for works that can be on any theme or context. All writings should be submitted in a word file satisfying the word limit set for an issue or writing event. The text should be typed in 12-point type using Calibri font and left justified. No spacing between lines and 1.0 spacing between paragraphs. In any case authors are requested to use MS Word and not any other online based writing software. Generative AI tools should be avoided and is a strict parameter for submissions. The final document should be submitted through an email at mahanagarworks@gmail.com.

Authors are encouraged to submit images that they find best describing their work or that compliments their writing with the same email stating under which paragraph or stanza they would like to see it, or in the word file as they would find it best. For all cases, images should be properly captioned, or in the email attachment, file name should be the caption.  

All submissions must include in the email a short bio-note and a photo of the author. Mention the issue number in the subject line of the email.
 
***For submissions concerning the Mahanagar novella award 2026, the subject line of the mail should be Novella 2026. There is no specific theme of the novella for 2026 Mahanagar novella award. Word limit is 10k to 15k. Mode of writing is English.

Submission Process for Photography or Artworks:

Photos or artworks should be sent at mahanagarworks@gmail.com filling out the basic details (the photographer’s name/artist’s name and date on which the photograph was taken or the artwork was created) along with a caption, or a short description which explains the context of the photograph/artwork. It is encouraged to submit a note on what makes the photograph/artwork suitable for a particular issue under a specific theme. Using generative AI for editing photos is highly discouraged.

All submissions must include in the email a short bio-note and a photo of the photographer. Mention the issue number in the subject line of the email.

MAHANAGAR is designed to serve as a reflection of modern intellect and culture, a platform that merges deep analysis with creativity. We aim to stand out as a magazine of record for thought leaders, artists, and the broader intelligentsia who wish to engage with the world in a meaningful, authentic way.

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