February 2024
In this issue
Contents
Seven Dalit Poets Speak their Mind through their Poems Curated by Dr. Abhijit Khandkar
Dr. Abhijit Khandkar, a dalit poet and doctor by profession curates the works of seven contemporary dalit poets, who speak about various issues that concern their lives and as a result reflect in their writings. To be able to recognise, participate and understand such poetry is going back to the very roots of our culture, our angst and all that encompasses our literature.
SURPRISE
CP Surendran is one of India’s finest poets- a strange stillness follows his works, a numb silence too. Here he shares with us a stellar piece. Accompanying it, the poet’s musings.
TBR presents Five Indian Children’s Poetry Books that have made a mark over the years.
TBR presents Five Indian Children’s Poetry Books that have made a mark over the years.
Underground Poetry From West Bengal and Bangladesh Translated by Rajat Chaudhuri
Writer/translator Rajat Choudhuri Chaudhuri brings together poets from both India and Bangladesh, from cities like Kolkata and Dhaka, who write in Bangla.
As a tribute to the doyen of Indian English Poetry, TBR carries images that were clicked of the poet, as a part of a documentary (The False Start) on his life conceived and directed by Bishweshwar Das.
TBR carries images that were clicked of the poet, as a part of a documentary (The False Start) on his life conceived and directed by Bishweshwar Das.
Shadow and Silence, a photo essay by Basudhara Roy
Shadow and Silence, a photo essay by Basudhara Roy
Roots and Resonance, a conversation between two poets, Monica Mody and Sophia Naz
We find two important women poets, Sophia Naz and Monica Mody initiate a conversation with the idea of placing poetry as a counter to amnesia and loss.