Moments Right After She’s Born
byA poet reflects on the language & rituals used to welcome a girl child into this world.
Art & Poetry
Hathras
by“Is this justice? Which door should we knock now?“
Weather In Belfast
byCan seasons come & go, and tell their stories in a day? To know more, read Pallavi’s poem.
Sevdah
byHere’s a poem about life, love & memories that have been long forgotten. Do read.
The Many Interpretations of Gond Art
byGond art can be interpreted as a tool for political resistance, as the cultural mainstay of the Gond tribe, as an indigenous art form, or as one that struggles to be mainstream.
Sol – E – Dar
byAn Indian scholar who adopted Kyiv as her home tells a compelling tale of how Ukrainians fight against a brutal aggressor.
Silences
bySilence is powerful. It communicates sadness, joy, anger & other human emotion.
Pencil Dust Over Ink
byHere’s a poem that interprets pencil dust as an allegory for life.
When Art Meets Politics
byArtists express their views on geopolitics, gender, religion & historical events that changed the landscape of the country.
Fugitive Words
byWhere do words come from? How do they influence us?
A Rendezvous With The River
byA fascinating, cryptic poem, freshly brewed for your reading pleasure. Enjoy.
Nirmal Art Is Slowly Dying: Here’s Why
byNirmal Art, once patronised by Maharajas and Mughals, is fading into the oblivion. Can this rare art form be revived?
Loan Of A Lover
byHere’s a poem that reflects on the power of the pen.
Starlings
byGeetha Nair’s Duplex poem is fascinating & unique.
Hideaway
byHere’s a poignant poem about how women, though worshipped & revered – are pushed to hide away and from their own shadows.