For Seni Seneviratne “the personal is political and they’re always intertwined” – a sentiment Seni embodies not only in her poetry but also across her life, advocating against war and for human rights, amongst various other campaigns.  She is a…

Rishi Dastidar, a London-based poet of second-generation heritage, is a prolific reviewer, editor and arts activist, currently working for the Guardian, and acting as the chair of Wasafiri. Completing his Bachelors in Mansfield College, Oxford University, followed by a Masters…

Sarojini Naidu, famously known as ‘the Nightingale of India,’ was a remarkable female political activist and freedom fighter in pre-colonial India. Her poetic works are celebrated for their lyrical romanticism, capturing the beauty and diversity of Indian culture with sweetness…