Creative Non-Fiction
Leftover Woman
Monica Woo takes the reader on a journey with milestones marked by the lives of her nanny and her English professor.
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Culture
Different Moods through Theyyam
Prashant Sankaran takes the reader on an illustrative journey of Theyyam, a famous ritual art form that originated in North Kerala.
Literature
An Eclectic Book Recommendation list by Gaurav Monga
Gaurav Monga, recommends an eclectic list of books that are sure to make you sit up
Creative Non-Fiction
O Christmas Feast, O Christmas Feast
The Author imparts upon the readers the relish of Christmas feasts entwined with its history and significance
Book Reviews
After the Fall of a Cloud by Oindri Sengupta
Sucharita Dutta-Asane reviews Oindri Sengupta’s After the Fall of a Cloud.
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.
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.
Literature
Autumn Blossoms
Shantanu Ray Chaudhuri speaks to Gajra Kottary, the author of Autumn Blossoms.
Literature
Spiritual symbols in The Left Hand of Darkness
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.
Book Reviews
drenched thoughts by Anita Nahal
Candice Louisa Daquin reviews Anita Nahal’s novel, drenched thoughts.
Creative Non-Fiction
Anger
The writer reflects on the wide range of emotions and experiences she had in the aftermath of Roe v. Wade being overturned.
Creative Non-Fiction
The Angry Men I Knew Once
The writer pens her thoughts about anger, family and things in between.
Creative Non-Fiction
Photographs and Memories and Everything in Between
The author weaves a beautiful nostalgic narrative entwining kith and kin with the physical aspects of a camera.
Creative Non-Fiction
Poor Impulse Control
The author narrates an episode from his childhood foreshadowing his diagnoses and how he learned to get himself out of dangerous situations.
Book Reviews
In Search of The Pitcher of Nectar by Samaresh Bose (Kalkut)
Sucharita Dutta-Asane reviews In Search of The Pitcher of Nectar by Samaresh Bose
Creative Non-Fiction
Eating my heart out, liberally
The author writes about the gastronomical paradise of her childhood and how the organic changes forever changed the equation she shared with meals.
Book Reviews
Cubbon Park – The Green Heart of Bengaluru
Siddiqui F. reviews Roopa Pai’s book, Cubbon Park – The Green Heart of Bengaluru.
Creative Non-Fiction
Decay
The author reminisces about death and mortality and how it shapes the person one becomes.
Book Reviews
The Last Drop of Your Tears by Rajorshi Patranabis
Urna Bose reviews Rajorshi Patranabis’ book poems.
Book Reviews
I Am Onir, & I Am Gay by Onir with Irene Dhar Malik
Sucharita Dutta-Asane reviews I am Onir & I am Gay.
Creative Non-Fiction
Justice for my Mother Tongue
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.
Literature
Why Julia, Gertrude, and Daisy Deserve a Little Less Criticism
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.
Creative Non-Fiction
Putting It Together
The author rediscovers patience and the art of embracing cracks, but not without the serendipitious help from a 4 year old!
Non-Fiction
Selected Essays from the First 10 Years
The following Essays have been selected by the Editorial Team for the 10-year Anniversary Issue.
Literature
How Steinbeck Uses Environment to Create Entry Points into a Narrative
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.