The Recession Groom
Media Coverage
The Recession Groom drew extensive coverage across Indian print and digital media between February 2015 and early 2016.
Coverage included Yugmarg, The Tribune, Scroll, Hindustan Times, Times of India, Glimpse Magazine, Business Economics, India Blooms News Service, India Today, DNA Mumbai, Economic Times, Mathrubhumi, netindian.in, Business Standard, Indian Express, Daily Post, Aaj Samaj, Amar Ujala and Dainik Bhaskar.
Press clippings
“Literature in a hurry? Not really!” — The Tribune
Vani, whose debut novel ‘The Recession Groom’ is a rom-com set in the period of global credit crisis, believes that age has no bearing on writing.
How to write a rom-com in a recession — Scroll
I didn’t start out to write a comedy, though I’ve a flair for it being Punjabi, the most rumbustious of the entire lot.
Erotica novels are making a comeback, says Vani — Hindustan Times
The demand for sexually-charged content was growing among readers and erotica novels were making a comeback, observed panelists at the Lucknow Literary Festival.
Readers like it hot, says Vani — Times of India
In a discussion with aspiring writers and literature enthusiasts, romance writer Vani Kaushal shared how readers had become more demanding in terms of content.
Glimpse Magazine interviewed Vani
“For my characters, I picked up quirks from all those nosy aunts, bossy cousins and interfering uncles who had been a part of my growing up years.”
“Vani’s novel is a humorous take on the story of a common man” — Business Economics
“A struggle in life is very important for a person… it’s not bad to roam in darkness for a while to actually hug the light that comes after in life,” said Vani.
Author Vani launches her debut novel in Kolkata — India Blooms News Service
Bookstore chain Starmark hosted the launch of the novel ‘The Recession Groom’ by writer Vani at its Quest Mall outlet.
Author Vani wanted to appeal to the popular reader base with her debut novel — India Today
Sitting in her 8×12 room, the conversation centers around technique, not craft — character building, story twists, timing, plot interplay and marketability.
Searching for love in crisis — DNA Mumbai
When Vani decided to quit her journalism job and become a full-time author, little did she know her debut novel would find so many readers.
Mathrubhumi wrote about the launch of Vani’s debut novel in New Delhi
Vani, who launched her debut fiction ‘The Recession Groom’ in New Delhi, said that readers’ preference for quick short reads is posing a challenge for authors.
“Vani Kaushal makes a mark with debut novel” — netindian.in
The novel has me intrigued thoroughly. A refreshing change from the stories flooding the popular Indian fiction market.
Vani’s novel puts a positive spin on global recession — Economic Times
Readers’ preference for quick short reads is posing a challenge for authors and novelists who have to turn out literary works to cater to the demand.
Global trend all about quick reads, says debut novelist Vani — Business Standard
Readers’ preference for quick short reads is posing a challenge for authors and novelists, says journalist-turned-writer Vani Kaushal.
“Groom-ed to Perfection” — The Tribune
“Indians did not bear the brunt of the global financial crackdown of 2008 as much as people in the US or UK. Life went into emergency gear out there,” said Vani.
Vani launches her debut novel — Indian Express
“Her own struggles — to find a job, do odd jobs to make ends meet, the urgency to write what she was experiencing — shaped the novel,” Vani said.
Author Vani launches her debut novel — Daily Post
“I always wanted to write something of my own, had so many thoughts and several ideas in my mind but couldn’t give them the form of a full-length novel,” said Vani.
Author Vani launches her debut novel — Aaj Samaj, Amar Ujala, Dainik Bhaskar
Coverage of the Delhi launch of ‘The Recession Groom’ in the regional press.
