Once When I Visited Uncle Santo
bySpending a night out at sea is a magical experience, an opportunity to appreciate the fish below and stars above.
Art & Poetry
Amir Khusrau’s Timeless Poetry
byCenturies ago, when Amir Khusrau discovered Sufi mysticism, he could not stay attached to the material world except by verse.
Stare
byStaring at a colourful blank wall, at times, may make your mind work and awaken dead thoughts. But, none of it matters.
The Mists of Dao
byA writer is inspired to verse by watching a Chinese painter weave his magic with brushstrokes of colour and visions of future.
Sunlight
byThere is an optimism in sunlight, one that defies all argument to make sure you start your day on a positive note.
Dakhnī Poetry: Of Identity and Patriotism
byEarly Dakhnī poets conveyed a sense of 17th-century patriotism through verse – imbibing the spirit of the Deccan people.
Misplaced Photographs
byA photograph is an eternal moment captured in time. A memory that reminds us of unfulfiled promises and lost opportunities.
The Dakhnī Poetry of the Everyman
byDakhniī poetry challenges the notion of poetry being for the elite. Scholar Sajjad Shahid curates a selection.
Never Mind This New Upstart Chennai
byMadras has changed – some even call it Chennai now. But an ode to its memory and warmth of the past keeps the old city alive.
Wife of A Remittance Sender
byRemittance. A repeating package of money sent by a faraway lover. A wife and her children wait for the sender’s return.
A Dance-Bar Girl
byDancing to Bollywood songs with her make-up on, smiling to her many lovers, she wonders what her future holds as she gets old.
A Sadhu
byA sadhu knows how to be indifferent to the spectacle around him – but he also knows when to pose for the cameras.
Ragpickers
byEntire lives spent sifting through garbage, looking for a treasure. A ragpicker’s life is explored in verse.