Summer of Pain
An evocative prose poem by Deeya that talk of seasons, a seaside resort and more. Summer is at the helm of affairs, glistening beads of sweat wrap...
The First Encounter
Tripti, a gynecologist by profession, walks us through the world of a new medico. She shows us the fine line between a doctor-to- be and a young girl scared of...
Dialog with a Cave Woman
An enigmatic poem where Joyce travels through time as two women, a mask and a person, talk. I see your fierce face peering out from behind an African mask in...
When Daisy met Dawn
An enchanting short story by Vatsala. The protagonist, Daisy, meets wise Dawn. It’s at a time when she is hopelessly forlorn and forsaken. Dawn shows her the beginning of new...
Father Time
Life braids laughter and sorrow. A poignant and soulful poem from Lily. Vivacious whoops of laughter Swept him off his feet Full throttle bliss overload Never augured good! Don’t...
CRY Announces the Launch of National Campaign on Child Education
A young adventure-enthusiast supports CRY and embarks upon a solo 5,000 kms long Trans-Himalayan cycle ride from Srinagar to Walong, trailblazing for the cause. A report. Kolkata & New...
Rath Yatra: The Story of Lord Jagannath and his Siblings
The annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, with his siblings, Balabhadra and Subhadra, is symbolic of fertility worship. The charioteers, Dhauka, used to sing bawdy songs (Boli). Though these songs...
The Story of Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr
Fasting during Ramadan allows Muslims to seek nearness from Allah, ask forgiveness, express gratitude to him and atone for sins, among many others. It is essentially a time of...
A Night out in Hyderabad during Ramadan
The razzamatazz and the hustle bustle of the market place, Charminar and adjoining areas, in the old city of Hyderabad, is indeed wondrous! Sarika, who was in the UK...
Your Charm
A bold and intense poem by Deeya. Your charm wins me round to pen fond memories, lotus blooms promising wind and grass I float, gather dust on a rotten...