My Loss
byDo cheats and frauds get away with their loot? The idols we adore, the lessons we learn – are they all a smokescreen?
Art & Poetry
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.
The Last Day of Elections
byDictators, kings, tyrants and empires come and go. But the common man is the one who stays.
Mahler and Me
byVicariously, courtesy the internet, we can seek out the orchestral experiences of yesteryear on our screens.
George, the greatest of his name
byThere are few places where you can find a bison in your garden, but only one where you can find George.
Graffiti: The Historic And Provocative Art
byAs long as humans have known to draw on walls, they’ve used them to express the taboo, the uncomfortable and the eternal.