ABOUT US
A Global Platform for Literature, Journalism, and Art
Half and One is a platform for bold, original voices from around the world.
We publish fiction, poetry, narrative non-fiction, and journalism that challenge, delight, and provoke — stories that push boundaries and refuse the ordinary. Our contributors include writers, poets, journalists, and artists from across continents, and every piece is carefully curated, edited, and paired with original, hand-drawn illustrations created by our in-house team.
In a time of digital excess and algorithmic sameness, Half and One stands for something slower, deeper, and more human. We don’t publish to fill space — we publish because the work matters. Our platform is proudly international, but always personal. From a short story in São Paulo to a poem from Nairobi to a reported essay set in Belfast — if the story is strong, thoughtful, and original, it belongs at Half and One.
A Creative Studio Rooted in Northeast India, Telling Stories for the World
Alongside our publishing platform, Half and One is also a creative studio. We create and produce:
- Original comic books
- Short films and documentaries
- Animated features
- Board games and puzzles
At the heart of this studio is a commitment to telling the stories of Northeast India — stories that are tribal, indigenous, complex, humorous, and human. We draw from the landscapes, myths, realities, and everyday brilliance of a region often overlooked, bringing its characters and communities to life through stunning visuals and thoughtful storytelling.
But this space isn’t limited to just one geography.
We welcome ideas from anywhere, as long as they come with vision, voice, and originality. Just as our comics might follow a Khasi superhero in Shillong, they could just as easily follow a lonely robot in Tokyo — if the story deserves to be told.
We believe that truly great stories are both rooted and universal. And our studio exists to give those stories form — across panels, frames, reels, and gameboards.
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Babatdor Dkhar
Babatdor Dkhar is the Founder of Ka Ktien Media and the Creative Head of Half and One. He is the Charles Wallace Creative Writing Fellow at the University of Kent, UK. He has an MSt from Oxford University, UK, and a B.A.L.LB from NUJS, Kolkata.
Neil Wallang
Neil Wallang is the Operations Manager at Ka Ktien Media and a Staff Writer at Half and One. He has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in English from Delhi University.