Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Faraaz Kazi


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The result was keep. Although I sympathize with the sentiments regarding "dumbing down" voiced by Sitush, the sources found by Green Cardamom clearly tilt this over the bar of WP:GNG. (non-admin closure) Randykitty (talk) 18:16, 6 November 2013 (UTC)

Faraaz Kazi

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None of the provided links are retrievable except the social networking sites one. One book wonder can not be a notable person.Ananyaprasad (talk) 12:53, 26 October 2013 (UTC)
 * The Hindu, Mumbai Mirror and his official website are all spam Ananyaprasad (talk) 12:57, 26 October 2013 (UTC)

He is a two-time national-award winner plus the only Indian to win the Goodreads readers' choice award. The Hindu link seems to have expired. Here's the article link, the newspaper seems to have refreshed its links: http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/high-on-feelings/article2085857.ece — Preceding unsigned comment added by Naaz86 (talk • contribs) 07:35, 28 October 2013 (UTC)


 * 'best known for his debut novel Truly Madly Deeply' what does it mean? If he is best known for this novel, where are his other works? Has he written only book and is on Wikipedia? Social networking sites and blog posts are not accepted here Ananyaprasad (talk) 14:28, 28 October 2013 (UTC)
 * Please see/check the second link. It is a repetition and not working. Fix it Ananyaprasad (talk) 14:41, 29 October 2013 (UTC)


 * Comment There is an awful lot of mirroring going on. Can anyone find primary source mentions for the various awards? Are they even notable awards? - Sitush (talk) 07:59, 29 October 2013 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Authors-related deletion discussions. Abecedare (talk) 09:14, 29 October 2013 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of India-related deletion discussions. Abecedare (talk) 09:14, 29 October 2013 (UTC)


 * Keep per WP:GNG. The awards are non-notable. However there is significant coverage in multiple reliable sources per GNG:
 * "High on feelings", The Hindu, June 8, 2011
 * "Even Chetan Bhagat is cashing in on publicity: Faraaz Kazi", Mumbai Mirror, September 2, 2011
 * "'Truly Madly Deeply' a coming-of-age romcom", IBN Live, August 29, 2011
 * "Romancing the reader", Shillong Times, March 10, 2013. Quote: "Kazi is rated amongst the top romance writers in India."
 * "Lime Light: Bookmark", The Telegraph (Calcutta), December 30, 2012 Quote: "Kazi also runs a promotions agency for authors and artists."
 * "‘Can’t call it a masala entertainer’", The New Indian Express, 6 June 2011
 * "The Lovey-Dovey Boys", OPEN magazine. 21 April 2012. Quote: "The author, who is also an MBA and a triple post-graduate with a Masters in Psychology and Human Resources.."
 * -- Green Cardamom (talk) 19:46, 29 October 2013 (UTC)
 * (talk) The links seem to be good enough. Actually what was put earlier was fluffy. Now the links are commendableAnanyaprasad (talk) 04:59, 30 October 2013 (UTC)
 * This Quote: "Kazi also runs a promotions agency for authors and artists." is disturbing. If he is running any agency then very easy for him to come on newspapers- as when he can do for others, doing for himself will be no big deal!Ananyaprasad (talk) 14:34, 30 October 2013 (UTC)
 * Most of the new stuff is just PR nonsense but, hey, it is becoming apparent to me that those involved in modern literature subjects on Wikipedia really do not care less about standards. It really seems to be heading to the point of "well, they've published a book and a newspaper has mentioned it, so that's ok then". Another sad-but-true example of the dumbing-down process and of the way the project is being manipulated by fans and paid advocates. - Sitush (talk) 08:36, 30 October 2013 (UTC)


 * Keep The coverage in sources located by Green Cardamom establish notability. Not sure why Sitush thinks they are "just PR nonsense", the oens I looked at appeared quite legitimate. Candleabracadabra (talk) 12:43, 30 October 2013 (UTC)
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