Cinema
Film Historian SMM Ausaja shares unique hand drawn posters of Raj Kapoor’s films, as a tribute to celebrating 100 years of Raj Kapoor in Hindi cinema.
by SMM Ausaja
Literature
Shantanu Ray Chaudhuri speaks to Gajra Kottary, the author of Autumn Blossoms.
by Shantanu Ray Chaudhuri
Literature
The author traces the influence of Taoism on Ursula K. Le Guin’s science fiction, analysing the use of spiritual symbols in her book, ‘The left hand of darkness’ which directly relates to her belief in Taoism.
by Neera Kashyap
Book Reviews
Candice Louisa Daquin reviews Anita Nahal’s novel, drenched thoughts.
by Candice Louisa Daquin
Creative Non-Fiction
The writer reflects on the wide range of emotions and experiences she had in the aftermath of Roe v. Wade being overturned.
by Ashley Anderson
Creative Non-Fiction
The writer pens her thoughts about anger, family and things in between.
by Anuradha Kumar
Creative Non-Fiction
The author weaves a beautiful nostalgic narrative entwining kith and kin with the physical aspects of a camera.
by Ghazala Datoo O'Keefe
Creative Non-Fiction
The author narrates an episode from his childhood foreshadowing his diagnoses and how he learned to get himself out of dangerous situations.
by Carlos Perez
Book Reviews
Sucharita Dutta-Asane reviews In Search of The Pitcher of Nectar by Samaresh Bose
by Sucharita Dutta-Asane
Creative Non-Fiction
The author writes about the gastronomical paradise of her childhood and how the organic changes forever changed the equation she shared with meals.
by Ramona Sen
Book Reviews
Siddiqui F. reviews Roopa Pai’s book, Cubbon Park – The Green Heart of Bengaluru.
by Siddiqui F.
Creative Non-Fiction
The author reminisces about death and mortality and how it shapes the person one becomes.
by Zahra Supriano
Book Reviews
Urna Bose reviews Rajorshi Patranabis’ book poems.
by Urna Bose
Book Reviews
Sucharita Dutta-Asane reviews I am Onir & I am Gay.
by Sucharita Dutta-Asane
Creative Non-Fiction
Language and what it means? What is lost even in the best of translations? There are some of the questions that the author ponders over. along with how language and cultures are much more closely related than they actually seem to be.
by Harshitha Kasarla
Literature
The author invites readers to revisit Julia (1984), Gertrude (Hamlet) and Daisy (The Great Gatsby) with more context and see further than the male gaze.
by Jodi Nathanson
Creative Non-Fiction
The author rediscovers patience and the art of embracing cracks, but not without the serendipitious help from a 4 year old!
by Sreekanth Bhaskaran
Non-Fiction
The following Essays have been selected by the Editorial Team for the 10-year Anniversary Issue.
by Editorial Team
Literature
Geoffrey Miller writes about the nuanced approach of the inimitable Steinbeck and how he uses environment to create entry points and eases into the minds of readers.
by Geoffrey Miller
Creative Non-Fiction
Lena Gemmer writes about facing the unaccommodating public school’s educational system in her childhood, which is futile for students with learning diabilities.
by Lena Neris Gemmer
Book Reviews
Maitreyee B. Chowdhury reviews The Best of Satyajit Ray, a 2 Volume set of his best works.
by Maitreyee B. Chowdhury
Book Reviews
Shabnam Mirchandani reviews Ranjit Hoskote’s eighth collection of poems, Icelight.
by Shabnam Mirchandani
Book Reviews
Sucharita Dutta-Asane reviews Tanya Mendonsa’s book of recipes, poems and illustrations.
by Sucharita Dutta-Asane
Creative Non-Fiction
The author traverses the chasm between Jewish or Christian and the unknown.
by Julia Ponder