Lubbay
byA poem set in Kalapettai, Pondicherry; 1746.
Art & Poetry
‘Where I Come From, We Sing Poetry’ – Derek Walcott
byThe poet and playwright Derek Walcott, famous for receiving the Nobel prize in literature, lives through his poems.
This Alien Feeling
byHow does it feel to be happy? Is it an alien feeling or is is something that tingles your senses and makes you smile?
The Meadows Poem
byIs the modern meadow a smokescreen defined by the media and entertainment?
My Loss
byDo cheats and frauds get away with their loot? The idols we adore, the lessons we learn – are they all a smokescreen?
The Voice
by“Dare me to fight, My inner demons now. Teach me, teach me the devotion, Of your voice, its bass.”
(Mis)Understanding
byUnderstanding is the root of all communication and conflict; the sole anchor of human interaction.
Desperado
byWhen time and perception are misaligned, days become hazy and reality becomes an illusion.
Almighty, Why Are You Silent?
byThis curious lamentation, questions the Almighty, seeking answers for being oblivious to suffering.
Of Erotic Love & Separation: Exquisite Poetry From Amaruśataka
byAmaruśataka, a collection of erotic poems, dated circa 8th century. is about courting, love, betrayal, and sensuality.
Kalidasa: The Description of Uma’s Lovemaking
byKumarasambhavam, Kalidasa’s epic poem, one of his finest works, describes the metaphorical love between Shiva and Parvati
Have You Ever Lived Our Lives?
byNot all shoes fit the same. A day in the ghetto will change your perspective on privilege.
Rooms Have Become Stores
byAs gifting seasons come and go, we find ourselves surrounded by objects we don’t use.
The Stubborn Child
byA boy stands at the gates of heaven, faced with a terrible dilemma.
The Distinct Mughal-European Art of Basawan
byA Hindu from a cowherd community became one of Akbar’s greatest painters. His paintings include Christian iconographies.