Sometimes
An enigmatic poem by Sushmita that transcends from the personal to the universal, exploring layers of love. Sometimes, When my strained breath is relaxed, And my rhythm is a swing....
The Frame
Geethanjali gives us a glimpse of ‘not such a perfect world’, a slice of urban life in this poem. In not such a perfect world, Let you and I...
Raja Festival of Odisha: A Wonderful way to Celebrate Girlhood
The legacy of the fertility cult continues in Odhisa. Dr Krishna tells us about Rajo* Mauja, a celebration of menstruation, that’s celebrated in mid-June. It celebrates girlhood, Mother Earth and...
saffron scattering
here’s a poem by michele that would make us search our souls – evocative and enigmatic. the tundra is vast, summer’s life teeming, greening, sliding softly to autumn, sunset’s...
From Horror to Healing: National Convention in Solidarity with Torture Victims
The National Convention appealed to Parliament, state assemblies and the executive to take multiple, specific and practical steps to ensure both the abolition of torture and put in place, at...
A Roman Holiday in Switzerland
Champa takes a walk down the memory lane. She goes back many moons back to a short holiday in Switzerland. She reveals a hilarious incident of a carefree person, when...
Workers in France Protest Changes in Labour Laws
The protest against anti labour laws are sharpening in France. Students have joined the workers in support in a big way. The French government has let loose massive repression...
Last Night with Horroria
Olaitan shares an eerie experience. She uses the metaphors of light and darkness and few other elements to create an atmosphere of fear. She had a brush with someone...
What Lines Say?
Anumita ventures into the conflicts of her inner world, seeking answers in this poignant poem. The lines on my sheet, what do these draw? The dreams that had played below...
Four Entrepreneurs Inspire to Fly with Broken Wings
Maya profiles four entrepreneurs who broke their comfort zones, had faith in themselves. They had the courage to dream with their eyes wide open. Working against many odds and personal challenges,...