
Earthopia® — The Brand Literature Company is founded by Joshua Newton, an award-winning writer based in India. A successful creator of media products across India and Dubai, Newton is also the screenwriter of path-breaking films, Ritu and Off Season (Kerala Café). An acclaimed author of three books, he has also ghostwritten six for publishers including Penguin-Random, Harper Collins and Rupa Publications. Joshua Newton is also the winner of two international awards in writing (USA) and photography (Spain). His past records are on Wikipedia.
"Joshua Newton is one of the best creators of long form non-fiction
in India, a fact that I keep mentioning to others."
Former CEO of Procter & Gamble India and former MD of Procter & Gamble Worldwide and General Editor of Penguin series,
The Story of Indian Business
"Josh is an amazing storyteller who creates visionary fiction and non-fiction with such ease!"
Filmmaker of three blockbuster movies and the winner of the International Federation of Film Critics award
"Joshua is a sensitive and empathetic listener.
His soulful works wonderfully evoke a landscape."
Author of India Becoming and Better to Have Gone
and former columnist for The New York Times
"Josh's evocative stories paint extraordinary portraits
of 'ordinary' people from a colourful and vibrant region of India."
Global Publishing Director at
McKinsey & Company, USA
"Newton builds up scenes quite subtly. He has a talent in disclosing charmingly, the hidden truths about life and cultures!"
Author of eight novels including 'Ancient Promises'





R I T U
A delicate and poignant story of friendships and shadows.


J O S H U A N E W T O N' S
Widely acclaimed as the 'coming-of-age' of Malayalam cinema, Ritu remains the quintessential poster child of the industry's new wave. Even years after its release—and amidst an avalanche of contemporary films—critics continue to praise its sensitive portrayal of the tumultuous emotions ravaging three young minds at the pinnacle of success.
"..the star of the film is most definitely the script, which builds the characters and plays with the emotions and internal conflicts."
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The Book of People
12the Anniversary Edition
J O S H U A N E W T O N' S
An extraordinary first book of creative non-fiction’, that astonished readers and writers alike.
































