HYPHEN
Connecting literatures
A constellation of ventures dedicated to bridging India's multilingual literary heritage with the world, through translation and publication.
Translating the Literatures of India for the World
A new chapter in India's literary journey begins today.
Hyphen arrives with vision and conviction to carry the voices of India's many languages across borders, to reveal their brilliance, and to connect them with readers everywhere.
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About
Bridging linguistic borders through literature
At its heart, Hyphen is a constellation of three landmark ventures. Together, these initiatives form a living ecosystem—one that nurtures translators, supports writers, and opens new possibilities for publishing.
"Hyphen is not merely a project but a cultural movement, dedicated to carrying India's multilingual heritage to
the world stage."
Hyphen: Connecting Literatures
A literary journal in English, in print and digital formats, presenting the finest translations, revealing the depth, diversity and genius of writing in Indian languages.
Hyphen Publications
A dedicated publishing house bringing landmark works from Indian languages into English, produced to the highest global standards.
Hyphen Digital Platform
A vibrant hub for translation resources, curated bookshop, fellowships, seminars, book clubs, publisher forums, and mentorship programmes.
Bahuvachana
India’s literatures are vast, varied, and dazzling, yet so much of this wealth remains unseen beyond linguistic borders. Only a few voices have found their way into English, and the decline in translations between Indian languages has narrowed the exchange even within the country. Hyphen, based in Bangalore and an initiative of Bahuvachana Trust, sets out to bridge these gaps with the support of writers and translators across Indian languages.
Advisory
Literary voices shaping the future of translation
Activities
Fostering literary dialogue and cultural exchange
Translation Workshops
Intensive workshops for emerging and established translators, focusing on techniques and cultural nuances in literary translation.
Literary Seminars
Regular seminars featuring renowned authors, translators, and scholars discussing the art and craft of translation across Indian languages.
Book Clubs
Curated reading groups exploring translated works, fostering discussions about literature, culture, and the translation process.
Fellowship Programmes
Supporting translators through fellowship opportunities that provide time, resources, and mentorship for significant translation projects.
Publisher Forums
Bringing together publishers to discuss challenges and opportunities in publishing translated literature from Indian languages.
Events
Literary meets, readings, and cultural events celebrating the richness of India's multilingual literary landscape.
Careers
Join our mission to connect literatures
Support
Join us bridge literary worlds
Hyphen is an initiative of the Bahuvachana Trust, a non-profit charitable organization working in the fields of literature and culture. Apart from literary events and fellowships, the Trust publishes Bahuvachana Sahitya Vimarshe, a Kannada literary magazine dedicated to book reviews. It also runs a publishing house focused on translating works from Indian languages into Kannada.
Hyphen is Bahuvachana’s most ambitious project - an effort to build an ecosystem for translating literature from Indian languages into English, opening it up to readers across the world.
Hyphen is made possible with the generous support of philanthropists including Aroon Raman Family, Brigade Foundation, Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies and others.
Tell us
We're building a literary stage for the world's most vital stories. Do you know a
hidden-gem writer in your language? Is there a book we need to be reading, a story we must publish, or a literary moment you can't stop thinking about?
Don't keep it to yourself. Tell us everything at thehyphen2025@gmail.com, Let us uncover the next great literary voice.
Contact
Get in touch with our team
Reach Out
We'd love to hear from writers, translators, publishers, and readers interested in our mission.
Hyphen
No: 66/33 ,41st cross,
8th Block, Jayanagar,
Bangalore- 560 070