How European Art Deco Found Its Way To India
byWhat’s the connection between the 14th Maharaja of Indore, Holkar II & Pablo Picasso? How did that influence Art Deco in India?
Art & Poetry
Coinage
byRituparna Sengupta writes a charming poem that triggers nostalgia for the ten paise and its smaller cousin, the two paise.
Life Through Pages
byLife, much like a book, is filled with stories we cherish & appreciate. Bina, a poet, reflects on them through verse.
The Loss Of I
byDo we realise how and when we lose ourselves? Do we recognise it? Prathap Kamath’s fascinating poem.
In Defense Of Lies
byAbhay K writes a stirring poem in defense of lies.
Aalaap
byAmalendu Jyotishi encapsulates a romantic rendezvous with nature & his dance with destiny through a fascinating verse.
Hoopoes
byThe sacred birds of ancient Egypt singing the song of songs—the song of Solomon—yearn for each other & celebrate love.
The Flying Dutchman
byA reverie of enigma & fantasy calls on Arjun Mangol, asks him to pen a verse of their haunting rendezvous.
Real
byThe distinction between the imagined & the real is blurred with a new realisation. Gorick Brahmachari’s fascinating poem.
Black Compass
byAbstract, irascible & provocative, Sarabjeet’s poem sibilates the darkest emotions that denote a black moral compass.
Reborn
byRapes have become normalised, reported every other day like petrol prices & movie reviews. Mallika writes a powerful poem.
Creativity Comes From A Cluttered Place
byDoes creativity come from an abyss of darkness where a rim of nothingness exists?
Un-Celebration
byThere isn’t much to celebrate if god remains a mere spectator when we are hungry & thirsty. Rashmi’s powerful poem.
The Exit
byIs there anyway out of the mind? Devika Mathur’s poem sets the scene and asks some interesting questions.
Facing The Mirror
byWhat do you see when you face yourself in the mirror? Shraddhanvita asks a provocative question through verse.