K. Hari Kumar

Author: K. Hari Kumar

  • Paranormal vs Horror: Decoding the Shadows Beyond Fear

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    Hello fellow travellers into the dark! As a writer who dwells in the realms of horror, folklore, and the intricacies of the Indian occult, I often encounter questions about the fine lines – or sometimes, the gaping chasms – between different facets of the strange and unsettling. Two terms frequently used, and often confused, are…

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  • Finding the Shadows: K. Hari Kumar’s Unique Voice in Dark Mythological Fantasy

    The realms of dark fantasy and horror constantly evolve, with readers hungry for fresh nightmares and unexplored mythologies. In the vibrant landscape of contemporary Indian genre fiction, author K. Hari Kumar has carved a powerful niche. He masterfully blends ancient Indian folklore and deep Indian mythology with the anxieties of modern life, creating chilling narratives…

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    K. Hari Kumar

  • The Em Dash Dilemma: A Publishing Perspective (Writing Tips for Authors)

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    As a bestselling author spanning both fiction and non-fiction genres, I’ve spent years honing the craft of storytelling. Beyond compelling narratives and engaging characters, the often-underestimated power of punctuation plays a crucial role in impactful writing. Recently, a curious claim has emerged: the suggestion that frequent use of the em dash (—) is a hallmark…

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    K. Hari Kumar

  • Hey Shokha (হে সখা): Tagore, Emotional Fidelity, and Symbolism Within

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    There are stories that come with thunder, and there are stories that arrive like a sigh at dusk. The music video adaptation of Rabindranath Tagore’s He Sakha Mama Hridaye Raho is one such sigh—gentle, almost silent, yet carrying the weight of lifetimes. He Sakha is also rendered as Hey Shokha, and that’s how it is…

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    K. Hari Kumar
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