Seven Parables Of A Tree
byA tree is a gift that never stops giving. Here’s a poem that narrates the seven parables of a tree.
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The Untold Story Of India’s First Filmmakers
byThe first feature film, Raja Harishchandra, came fourteen years after Bhatavdekar produced the first film & twelve years after Sen’s film, Alibaba and the Forty Thieves.
Turkish Elections: What Next?
byKilicdaroglu will have a chance to face Erdogan in an electoral duel. Can he still pull off a win?
Arjuna Ranatunga: Napoleon Of Cricket
byVersatility was Arjuna Ranatunga’s forte. In a given situation, he could be relaxed, defiant, or bohemian.
Deadly Heatwaves Will Reverse India’s Progress: Here’s How
byWith many people in India expected to be hit by heat extremes in the future, finance, urban design and education are necessary to help people adapt.
Gold & Global Uncertainty
byAs the world becomes more uncertain, nations are turning their attention to Gold, a currency that proved to be dependable for over three thousand years.
Mark Waugh: The Aussie Who Waved The Magic Willow
byMark Waugh, who scored three centuries in a single World Cup event—the first-ever to do so—was a virtuoso batsman.
When The Music Died
byThis poem is dedicated to Rajni Bala, a school teacher in Jammu’s Kulgam district who was shot dead by suspected militants.
Raise A Glass To Your Cousin, King Charles III
byAre you related to King Charles III? Probably yes.
May The Mighty Pen Live Forever
byMay the pen live on forever – not as a mere artefact but as a tool that champions freedom of thought & expression.
Albert Camus & The Dialectics Of The Absurd
byA man should will himself to be happy, for the joy of being human is to celebrate life in all its sounds, shades & colours.
Fish & Folklore
byFish folklore, while conjuring up an imaginary past, narrate stories relevant to the present and throw light on the human condition.
Michael Madhusudan Dutt: A Poet Who Lived Life on His Terms
byInspired by Wordsworth & Milton, Madhusudhan Dutt created powerful verses that remain the greatest offering to Bengali literature.
The Curious Connection Between Cow Urine & The Colour Yellow
byThe colour yellow we use today is purely synthetic. But two centuries ago, humans exploited cows to produce the colour.
A Father’s Failing Memory
byMemory of parents, especially as they age, remains embedded deep in our grey cells. Here’s a poem that reflects your concern.