Why Do We Laugh?
byMay laughter find you in the most difficult of times.
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Zero Point, West Of Bhutan
byHere’s a poem about how a place transforms its character — slowly but surely.
The Power Of Swearing
byPeople often associate swearing with catharsis – the release of strong emotion. It is undeniably different from – and more powerful than – other forms of language use.
The Seven Moons Of Maali Almeida
byIn The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida, Karunatilaka uses humour to diffuse confronting moments of violence, to engage his reader, and for pure enjoyment.
Tracing Anti-Christian Xenophobia
byCriminals & goons who have engaged in violent anti-Christian xenophobia are supported by political powers and even given a seat in the parliament.
Rape & Gender Relations In Modern India
byFemale gender discrimination and violence start from birth till death.
Gaganendranath Tagore & Cubism
byGaganendranath countered Western art styles by using, well, a western art style—Cubism.
What Words Can’t Say
byPain that does not evince reaction is dismissed as dubious. Are socio-legal frameworks designed to deal with pain, rejection & assault?
My First, For You
byLove is a complicated game. How does one deal with it? Here’s a poem that looks at love & ego.
Globalisation & Greco-Buddhist Art
byGandhara art is a classic example of how globalisation influences art and vice-versa.
The Zanskari Horse Is Endangered: Here’s Why
byZanskari horses are not prone to diseases. Yet there has been neglect that manifested in the scarcity of these horses.
Corruption, Scams, Poverty & Media Control In Modi’s India
byThe BJP, under Modi, has successfully obfuscated their scams while also parading themselves as the harbingers of anti-corruption.
The Mindful Pursuit Of Happiness
byWhen you echo the sound of hope, happiness and fortitude, you give a new meaning to your life.
Is This The Beginning Of The End For Vladimir Putin?
byDictators often meet their ends through inadvertent overreach. So, too, Putin’s new fragility stems from his own choices.
To the Belle Of Amherst
byPoetry gently reminds us of some of the greates writers and poets of yore. Here’s a poem that remembers Emily Dickinson.