Disquiet…
An evocative and enchanting poem of love and loss that leaves behind a sense of disquiet of nature, by Devika, for Different Truths. You stood up Shook the ends Dusted...
The Winter of Beauteous Bhopal
Devika celebrates the winter, with its chai, exhibitions, roses, flower shows, snacks picnics in Bhopal. The city bounced back from a terrible tragedy. Here’s a candid account. Winter is...
Bhopal’s Dying Art: Batuaa on a string
Devika tells us about a dying art form of Bhopal, batuaa making. If the government does not take notice and take measures to protect this art form it might be...
The Essential Gypsy: The Journey Continues
Though we are civilised, the essential gypsy, the forever nomad, lives within each of us. We want to travel to places we have not been. The hunger for voyage and...
The Secrets of Fingernails
Here’s a tongue-in-cheek look at fingernails and the secrets they reveal by Devika. Overload of thoughts and thinking leaves me baffled. That, in turn, boomerangs at the end of the...
Islamnagar at Leisure
Devika takes us to Islamnagar, on the outskirts of Bhopal. It is steeped in history. Today, Islamnagar is a relic rampart of what used to be the official headquarters of...