People Pleaser
This poem operates at several levels. It’s about a person and India’s future. Shalini asks us to treat him Gently, with loving care. This poem, in Different Truths, transcends...
Bangalore Literature Festival 2016: A Delicious December Treat!
Well-known humourist-author, Rachna, gives us an insider’s view into the recently concluded two-day Bangalore Literary Festival (BLF) 2016. Her first session was a stand-up inspired by her new release, ‘Band, Bajaa,...
Speech of Lenin at the Recent Rev. M.A. Thomas National Human Rights Award-2016
Lenin Raghuvanshi’s passionate acceptance speech at the recent Rev. M.A. Thomas National Human Rights Award-2016 ceremony, once again shows the deep commitment and dedication of his life’s avowed mission. A firebrand...
Has the Indian TV Degenerated from Career-Oriented and Ambitious to Submissive and Saree-clad Women?
It is sad to see Indian television become synonymous with the saas-bahu saga. Back in the 90’s, our television seemed to be far more advanced than today. It had very...
Collateral Beauty: Ineffectual Canvas – the Demons of Love, Time & Death
Love, Time and Death, are a commonality that all of mankind share no matter the differences of their living worlds. But most of us go through life without realising the thread...
The God Within
Here’s an evocative poem by Geethanjali that operates at several layers – from the mundane to the sublime, in Different Truths. Breathe with me in your desire to imbibe the...
Tales from Srimad Bhagavatam: Matsya Avatar, the Incarnation of a Fish – V
Nilanjana retells the stories from the Srimad Bhagavatam, bringing alive the essential Indian wisdom of the yore. In the fifth part, she begins with the story of the Dashavatar of Narayana. It...
Alzheimer’s: What Causes the Irreversible, Progressive Brain Disorder?
Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and eventually the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. In most people with Alzheimer’s, symptoms first appear...
Interaction of the EU Delegation in Varanasi on Pluralism and Diversity
A European Union (EU) delegation of six members, visited Varanasi, on Dec 9, on the Human Rights Defenders Day. It met the district officials. Thereafter, Mufti Maulana Batin, Maulana Haroon Rashid...
Oldest Pal (Palindrome Poem)
In this evocative verse, Shalini searches for the oldest pal, the comfort and joy of being with him, in Different Truths. the age old scroll unfolds itself, once again the...