Events – News, Media & Gallery

September 8, 2023

2023 Best Novelist Award, Indo-Canadian Contemporary Literature

On August 26, 2023, Anubha Mehta was awarded The Nalanda Award, by the Consul General of India to Canada, Mr. Siddhartha Nath, for ‘ The Best Novelist 2023, Indo-Canadian Contemporary Literature. South Asian Literary Festival, […]
December 29, 2020

Showcased Author of the Year

A Complete Honour to be Selected for Local Author Showcase! Thank you Brampton Library! What a great surprise to be selected for this spotlight for one year (2019-20)! The greatest test of a writer is […]
December 25, 2020

Inauguration Toronto: Jaipur Literature Festival, Panel: The Sacred Feminine

THANKS all- who came out for my session: THE SACRED FEMININE: resurrecting, reimagining and reclaiming women’s history and contributions through myth, mythology & collective histories The panel time was not enough to gather the worlds and the grandeur of these narratives with Vanessa Sasson and Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni.
December 25, 2020

Toronto-Word On The Street- Curated Panel and Presentation

Rising from the Ashes: Loss and Transformation Does experiencing loss make us better writers? Does a cathartic re-imagination of the complex layers of grief and anger unleash unexpected creativity?  Is it also an opportunity to […]
December 25, 2020

The Heliconian Literature Salon Presentation: Passage, Peril and Passion!

What a warm welcome I received from Toronto’s pioneer association founded 111 years ago to give women in the arts and letters an opportunity to meet intellectually and respond to changes in contemporary life.
December 25, 2020

Oakville Poetry & Pros: Presentation: The Taste of Colombia, El Salon

Nervously presented my poems to veteran poets, visual artist, storytellers, and craft persons
December 25, 2020

The Oakville Literary Café Presentation: The Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre

A BEAUTIFUL RENDEZVOUS: At The Oakville Literary Café with Josie Di Sciascio Andrews. It was a treat to present to this select artist group!
December 25, 2020

Keynote Address and Award: International Women’s Day

It was an overflowing traditional community crowd and addressing issues of honour killing, female infanticide, domestic violence were difficult and imperative. The journey has just begun. There is not a society, or a single field, or a single culture that is immune to patriarchy. International Women’s Day comes with but one promise- may the reasons to break sexist habits be greater than the reasons to perpetuate it.
December 25, 2020

A Second Book Launch and A Book Tour of a Lifetime- India!

Gulmohar Hall at Indian Habitat Centre New-Delhi, was filled to capacity and FIVE Guest of Honour, with Amaryllis Publications launched Peacock in the Snow in the Indian Subcontinent.
December 24, 2020

Workshop: International Women’s’ Day-Toronto Library

Workshop on the process of writing, generating ideas and developing structure for your writing. Followed by a celebration of International Women’s Day with women’s journeys across continents, cultures, and generations. Journeys of adventure, love, courage, and hope.
December 24, 2020

Rowers Reading Series: So Much Love!

Presentation at Rowers Reading Series: So Much Love! Wonderful June evening spent amongst lovers of art who never fail to show up.
December 24, 2020

Brockton Writers Series Presentation

Nothing beats a cold evening than the warmth from a gathering of writers, readers, authors, and artists. Nothing is more foundational for the revival of a community than a fusion of thoughts, ideas, readings, and discussions on issues that matter to the heart and the mind. Presentation at Brockton Writers Series (BWS) on Wednesday, September 11 at Glad Day Bookshop, 499 Church Street, Toronto, starting at 6:30pm (PWYC). BWS showcases the diversity of Canadian literature and a mix of genres.
December 21, 2020

Author-Delegate: Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA)

There were great perks of being selected as an Author-Delegate for The Toronto International Festival of Authors: On the 40th Anniversary of Canada’s LARGEST Festival for Authors. I got to meet so many remarkable authors. […]
December 20, 2020

Brampton Library: Presentation

What a wonderful evening with such a well-read audience. Thank you Brampton Library for inviting me!
December 20, 2020

Shout-Outs from Readers, Friends & Family

The Initial Excitement: Click on Photos Below to View Recordings  
December 19, 2020

Mississauga Library: Presentation

Super excited to finally present in my own city!
December 17, 2020

Toronto International Festival of Authors: Launch of Launches

For showcasing Peacock in the Snow- Toronto International Festival of Authors ( Toronto Lit Up) hosted a cocktail reception at the Lakeside Terrace, Harbourfront Centre. A big ‘Thanks’ for all who attended and also to […]
December 17, 2020

World Book and Copyright Day 2020: Interview OMNI TV

World Book and Copyright Day 2020: Roger OMNI TV- Punjabi Interview: Are books mainly online now?
December 27, 2018

Canada and India Book Launch

SEPT. 2018: Peacock in the Snow launched at a sold-out event of patrons, readers, authors, writers, and friends.
OCT. 2018: LAUNCH OF LAUNCHES - Lakeside Terrace, Harbourfront - spotlight on sponsored authors and their publications in a jam-packed celebration by Toronto Lit Up and Toronto International Festival of Authors ( funded by Toronto City Arts Council ) JAN 2019: Peacock in the Snow to be launched by a second publisher for the Indian subcontinent
September 8, 2023

2023 Best Novelist Award, Indo-Canadian Contemporary Literature

On August 26, 2023, Anubha Mehta was awarded The Nalanda Award, by the Consul General of India to Canada, Mr. Siddhartha Nath, for ‘ The Best Novelist 2023, Indo-Canadian Contemporary Literature. South Asian Literary Festival, […]
December 29, 2020

Showcased Author of the Year

A Complete Honour to be Selected for Local Author Showcase! Thank you Brampton Library! What a great surprise to be selected for this spotlight for one year (2019-20)! The greatest test of a writer is […]
December 25, 2020

Inauguration Toronto: Jaipur Literature Festival, Panel: The Sacred Feminine

THANKS all- who came out for my session: THE SACRED FEMININE: resurrecting, reimagining and reclaiming women’s history and contributions through myth, mythology & collective histories The panel time was not enough to gather the worlds and the grandeur of these narratives with Vanessa Sasson and Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni.
December 25, 2020

Toronto-Word On The Street- Curated Panel and Presentation

Rising from the Ashes: Loss and Transformation Does experiencing loss make us better writers? Does a cathartic re-imagination of the complex layers of grief and anger unleash unexpected creativity?  Is it also an opportunity to […]
December 25, 2020

The Heliconian Literature Salon Presentation: Passage, Peril and Passion!

What a warm welcome I received from Toronto’s pioneer association founded 111 years ago to give women in the arts and letters an opportunity to meet intellectually and respond to changes in contemporary life.
December 25, 2020

Oakville Poetry & Pros: Presentation: The Taste of Colombia, El Salon

Nervously presented my poems to veteran poets, visual artist, storytellers, and craft persons
December 25, 2020

The Oakville Literary Café Presentation: The Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre

A BEAUTIFUL RENDEZVOUS: At The Oakville Literary Café with Josie Di Sciascio Andrews. It was a treat to present to this select artist group!
December 25, 2020

Keynote Address and Award: International Women’s Day

It was an overflowing traditional community crowd and addressing issues of honour killing, female infanticide, domestic violence were difficult and imperative. The journey has just begun. There is not a society, or a single field, or a single culture that is immune to patriarchy. International Women’s Day comes with but one promise- may the reasons to break sexist habits be greater than the reasons to perpetuate it.
December 25, 2020

A Second Book Launch and A Book Tour of a Lifetime- India!

Gulmohar Hall at Indian Habitat Centre New-Delhi, was filled to capacity and FIVE Guest of Honour, with Amaryllis Publications launched Peacock in the Snow in the Indian Subcontinent.
December 24, 2020

Workshop: International Women’s’ Day-Toronto Library

Workshop on the process of writing, generating ideas and developing structure for your writing. Followed by a celebration of International Women’s Day with women’s journeys across continents, cultures, and generations. Journeys of adventure, love, courage, and hope.
December 24, 2020

Rowers Reading Series: So Much Love!

Presentation at Rowers Reading Series: So Much Love! Wonderful June evening spent amongst lovers of art who never fail to show up.
December 24, 2020

Brockton Writers Series Presentation

Nothing beats a cold evening than the warmth from a gathering of writers, readers, authors, and artists. Nothing is more foundational for the revival of a community than a fusion of thoughts, ideas, readings, and discussions on issues that matter to the heart and the mind. Presentation at Brockton Writers Series (BWS) on Wednesday, September 11 at Glad Day Bookshop, 499 Church Street, Toronto, starting at 6:30pm (PWYC). BWS showcases the diversity of Canadian literature and a mix of genres.
December 21, 2020

Author-Delegate: Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA)

There were great perks of being selected as an Author-Delegate for The Toronto International Festival of Authors: On the 40th Anniversary of Canada’s LARGEST Festival for Authors. I got to meet so many remarkable authors. […]
December 20, 2020

Brampton Library: Presentation

What a wonderful evening with such a well-read audience. Thank you Brampton Library for inviting me!
December 20, 2020

Shout-Outs from Readers, Friends & Family

The Initial Excitement: Click on Photos Below to View Recordings  
December 19, 2020

Mississauga Library: Presentation

Super excited to finally present in my own city!
December 17, 2020

Toronto International Festival of Authors: Launch of Launches

For showcasing Peacock in the Snow- Toronto International Festival of Authors ( Toronto Lit Up) hosted a cocktail reception at the Lakeside Terrace, Harbourfront Centre. A big ‘Thanks’ for all who attended and also to […]
December 17, 2020

World Book and Copyright Day 2020: Interview OMNI TV

World Book and Copyright Day 2020: Roger OMNI TV- Punjabi Interview: Are books mainly online now?
December 27, 2018

Workshop: Author Lecture Series- Toronto Library

On invitation of Toronto Public Library System I am facilitating workshops on different aspects of a writer’s journey as a part of their Author Talks and Lecture Series.
December 27, 2018

Mississauga Arts Council: Author Profile Video Interview

Why do you write? How do you balance it with your day job? What inspires your writing? Whta is your road ahead? What is your message for aspiring writers/ authors?
Watch the full interview here
December 27, 2018
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Media Coverage

Various local media ( Print, Online, TV and Radio) have covered pre-book launch and post-book launch messages and events
Read Interviews ( pre & post- book launch interviews) with :
Metroland Media, Peel Daily News, Modern Mississauga News, Desi News, Peel Daily News, South Asian Connections, Immigrant News Magazine, WEN News, Generally About Books, Canadian Parvasi, Mississauga Arts Council, Markham Arts Council, Radio 1320 AM, TAG TV, Vision TV, Ethnic Channel Group Zee TV, Rogers Omni TV, Asian TV Network, and many more....
December 26, 2018

Fun at Fabulous Reading Series: Tartan Turban, Junction Reads, Writers-Editors Network & Friends

Post book-launch months have been very busy but entirely revealing and refreshing. I thank the organizers for inviting me to present and I am in gratitude of the edifying post-reading discussions.
December 26, 2018

Christmas & Holiday Selection: Chapters Indigo Bookstores & Canada All Lit Up SHOWCASE Peacock in the Snow

Chapters Indigo,Sherway Gardens: What started with an Invitation for an Author Signing in October ended with a Celebration and Display across GTA stores through to November- December , the Holiday Season.
All Lit Up Canada recommends Peacock in the Snow as a luxury gift for Christmas
December 26, 2018

Boneshaker Reading Series : Gladstone Library

Superfun reading with poet Michelle Colistro!
Thank-you Lillian Necakov, we should do it again!
December 26, 2018

Wilfred Laurier University-Waterloo, Balderdesh Reading

A lively panel discussion after an enjoyable reading. Thank you for the invitation.
December 26, 2018

REVIEW- All Lit Up: Thank-You!

A surprising comparator with two award-winning literary texts. Peacock in the Snow redefines freedom and happiness in North America by enunciating the privileges of the East.
December 26, 2018

Featured Performance- STUDIO 89, Poem SUNFLOWERS July 2018

Written by a mother for her daughter , this poem was narrated in a packed studio to an audience that listened with pin drop silence while being stirred by deep emotions.
December 19, 2018

TAG TV – An Author Interview & A Panel Presentation

October 2018: A ' tell-all' interview covered a multiplicity of issues, from the novel's theme to the author's convictions, learning, and contribution to the larger community. The author was questioned about why is her publication timely, why should readers care and are there any embedded messages to decode?
November 2018: TAG TV 2nd Interview: A Special Panel Interview was broadcast on Emerging South Asian Literature and Art in Canada
Watch a lively discussion on the emergence and challenges of South Asian Literature and Art in Canada. This segment was aired for Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi speaking audience.
Watch Both TAG TV Interviews here.
September 21, 2018

A Heart-to-Heart Interview with Mississauga News September 11 2018

On September 11, 2018, Mississauga News, a division of Metroland Media and with a reach of more than 7.7 million residents, released a ‘reveal-all’ interview with author Anubha Mehta . There is a saying, ‘ you will always be my friend as you know too much’. And that saying is valid now.
September 21, 2018

OMNI TV Presents Author, Anubha Mehta, Achievers of the Community

On September 15, 2018, Rogers TV, OMNI Network, a program for Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi speaking audience, interviewed Anubha Mehta in a special weekend segment on her journey of being born as a Canadian author, her life, her inspiration, her outlook and her message in her upcoming novel Peacock in the Snow.
September 3, 2018

Asian TV Network: Special Author Interview Series ( Part 1 & 2)

ASIAN TV NETWORK, reaching audiences across North America, broadcast a set of two AUTHOR- PROFILE INTERNVEWS as a special feature on the author’s life, journey and inspiration for writing her new novel, Peacock in the Snow .
On August 30, 2018, Asian Television Network hosted a special interview on the author’s life, journey and inspiration for writing her new novel. Peacock in the Snow is scheduled to be launched by International Festival of Author’s Toronto Lit Up and Inanna Publications on September 28 2018 in Toronto, Canada.
April 12, 2018

Celebrating International Women’s Day, 2018

My tribute to the tenacity and courage of our everyday women, sharing stories of adversity.
April 11, 2018

Walk A Mile! Maamawe

I am privileged to Walk A Mile!. This film project calls on Canadians to know the facts, historical information and personal stories of real-life challenges facing many Aboriginals across Canada. Five powerful short films, each raising tough conversations to break stereotypes for marginalized communities. walkamilefilmproject.ca
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