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The Clouds and the Mist: Lambasinghi

Lambasinghi’s misty mornings, vibrant strawberry fields, and serene valleys unveil nature’s charm, blending tourist fascination with rustic village life.

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Metropolis Musings
Editorial

Towns, cities and metropoles tend to become integral parts of the people who inhabit them.

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The Clouds and the Mist: Lambasinghi

Lambasinghi's misty mornings, vibrant strawberry fields, and serene valleys unveil nature’s charm, blending tourist fascination with rustic village life.

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Selected Poems from Béatrice Douvre’s ‘Prisms’

Douvre’s poems are short moments on the surface of life, scattered like breaths over observations both searing and bright.

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When The Word Is Made Flesh: A Review of Kannanari’s Chronicle of an Hour and a Half

The mob is God, and God is a man.

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Photo Story: Sundarbans: The Mysterious Mangrove

Emerald mangroves cradle the Sundarban, where rivers weave secrets into the earth, and the royal Bengal tiger prowls through shadows.

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A Life Less Ordinary: The Legacy of Simone de Beauvoir

De Beauvoir’s writings emphasize the importance of transcendence—the ability to move beyond one’s immediate circumstances and strive for self-actualization.

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Video: Pritish Nandy On His Poems And Writing Career

Journalist, poet and media personality Pritish Nandy shares a candid chat with Subhadrakalyan.

Collection of Flash Fictions

Flash fictions written within the confines of exam halls.

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Secrets of the Streets

Under the vibrant hues of the Kolkata sunset, the city’s pulse reverberated through its streets and parks, pulsating with an invigorating energy.

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The Flirty Façade

His eyes are locked on me, seemingly mesmerized by my graceful presence, the cascade of black curls, and the rhythmic click of my heels.

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The Surprise Order

His appeals had become a regular occurrence since my second semester.

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Shadows of Shyam Bazar

One evening, as they walked together, Ram found himself overwhelmed by a wave of emotion.

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The Last Goodnight

Another night. Eyes squeezed shut, feigning sleep. The familiar creak of the doorknob, a melody in the silence.

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The Cost of Living

Amir, a familiar sight outside the college gates, always struck me as the archetype of street kids – young, barely fourteen, dressed in tattered clothes.

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Twilight Turnabout

One evening, I sought solace in the joy of wandering along the lively streets of Esplanade, where commerce thrived amidst the pulse of the city.

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Transaction at the Traffic Signal

As we halted at the signal, their familiar clapping drew near. When they rapped on my window, I apologized.

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The Confession

“Have you seen my watch, Shaun?” Father Michael Bhutia’s voice trembled, a stark contrast to his usual authority as the principal of St. Jude’s Academy.

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Self-Preservation

As the COVID-19 pandemic ebbed away and life cautiously tiptoed back to its pre-pandemic rhythm, the gates of the ancient monastery continued to remain closed

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Stolen Dreams

Desperation hung heavy in the air as Reena pleaded, but the landlady’s words were callous – “Fortune favours only the fortunate, my dear!”

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The Bad Omen

On the day of their son Tulsi Nair’s divorce, tension hung heavy in the air.

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Binocular Blindness

As the sun dipped low on the horizon, Arjun, his mischievous nature in full swing, devised a scheme to trick the unsuspecting Annapurna sweet seller.

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WhatsApp Love

Upon learning of her mother’s terminal cancer diagnosis, Amelia devastated, took to Facebook to share cherished memories of their time together.

Books and Culture

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When The Word Is Made Flesh: A Review of Kannanari’s Chronicle of an Hour and a Half

The mob is God, and God is a man.

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How It Feels to Be Colored Me by Zora Neale Hurston

Someone is always at my elbow reminding me that I am the granddaughter of slaves.

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A Carol and Other Poems by Rudyard Kipling

Although “If” remains Kipling’s most abiding poem, here are four other poems to celebrate his poetic contribution on his birthday.

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Voices of Freedom: Yellow and Eklavya Speaks

The old question whether Indians can write authentic poetry in the English language has clearly become redundant now.

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Henry Miller: The Sinner Who Was Nothing but A Dreamer

Unlike Oscar Wilde, Dante or Herman Hesse, Miller challenged usual literature by keeping the fragments of sensuality and physical passion vivid for his readers.

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Scrooge and the Spirit of Christmas Realized

A celebration of Christmas for many of us around the world is incomplete without a reading of this abiding classic.

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When The Word Is Made Flesh: A Review of Kannanari’s Chronicle of an Hour and a Half

The mob is God, and God is a man.

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History & Heritage

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Gaudi, Paella and A Little Bit of Messi Sums Up Barcelona

The train from Paris to Béziers in the south of France continues to Barcelona on a two-hour journey.

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Telugu Wedding Food: A Flavourful Feast

Telugu wedding food beautifully weaves together the past, present, and future. It is a testament to the rich heritage of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Rayalaseema,

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From An Historian’s Notebook: Netaji’s Treasure Box

He gets into an airplane on the island of Taipei, and is about to escape, when his plane crashes during attempts to take off. He’s

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Interview: Conversation With Shoma A. Chatterji on Her Latest Book

In her latest book Through the Lens, Brightly: Women in Cinema, Women at work, Shoma A Chatterji, veteran film critic and author of 30 books,

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Nietzschean Autopsy of Flatterers and Sycophants

The eighteenth-century German philosopher Frederick Nietzsche’s discourse on morality gives some interesting explanations. In his books, On the Genealogy of Morality (1887), and Beyond Good

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From An Historian’s Notebook: Comrade Chatto

Virendranath Chattopadhyay was the son of Aghorenath Chattopadhyay of Hyderabad, India; his siblings in a large family included the poet Sarojini Naidu and the playwright

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Gaudi, Paella and A Little Bit of Messi Sums Up Barcelona

The train from Paris to Béziers in the south of France continues to Barcelona on a two-hour journey.

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Transcreation

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Selected Poems from Béatrice Douvre’s ‘Prisms’

Douvre’s poems are short moments on the surface of life, scattered like breaths over observations both searing and bright.

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What I Was Not and Other Poems

Mohan Rana's poems explore living in the present times, pieces that sing of memory and deep reflection.

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Deuta, Will You Buy Me a Doll?

Can a child differentiate between want and need? Read a poignant tale of poverty, gender and parenthood.

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The Gold Boyal Fish

A beautiful exploration of a father and daughter relationship and social commentary on poverty.

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The Seedling (Part 2)

She sprang to her feet when she saw her father’s figure approaching in the dim light of the lamp.

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The Seedling (Part 1)

Glancing out of the hut Kusum noted that the yellow blossoms on the ridgegourd creeper were slowly opening their petals in the reddish evening light.

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Selected Poems from Béatrice Douvre’s ‘Prisms’

Douvre’s poems are short moments on the surface of life, scattered like breaths over observations both searing and bright.

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Fiction and Poetry

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Rabindranath Tagore
The last Flames: A Play

A play based on Rabindranath Tagore and BAsanta Koomar Roy, a US based journalist and author.

Our Old Selves

Short poem by Oishika Ray

Uncut Poetry : Calcutta – A Lover’s Epitaph

The city of Kolkata has seeped deep into Suni Bhandari making inroads into his soul. His poetry is a mere reflection of his relationship with

The Dowry (Tagore translated)

They demanded ten thousand rupees and a large number of gifts as a dowry.

Poems to Treasure

Vikram Seth became my path finder and made me the poet I am today.

The Catskill Mountains by Vir

Vir Sen paints the Catskill Mountains he visited during a recent vacation.

A storm at Sea
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I Will Cross the Sea of Desires

Translated by Hindol Bhattacharjee from the Bengali song by Tagore. The original song was composed at Santiniketan, in 1922. I will cross the sea of

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Ilish Mach: From Bone To Hamstring…

Apparently we've all originated from a fish. But that as fate would have it, it was a fish that ruined my day.

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Selected Poems from Béatrice Douvre’s ‘Prisms’

Douvre’s poems are short moments on the surface of life, scattered like breaths over observations both searing and bright.

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Cartoons

Space Cartoon

Hey diddle diddle, we have a problem.

Audio Visual

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Video: Pritish Nandy On His Poems And Writing Career

Journalist, poet and media personality Pritish Nandy shares a candid chat with Subhadrakalyan.

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Video: The Child Behind the Genius: Understanding Steven Spielberg’s Cinematic Vision

There are only a handful of Hollywood directors who are beloved for their work with such a fan following as Steven Spielberg.

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Video: Emily Brontë: A Soul of the Moors

Emily Brontë was born on July 30, 1818, in the parsonage at Thornton in Yorkshire to the Reverend Patrick Brontë and Maria Branwell Brontë.

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Video: In a conversation with Samik Roy Choudhury

This video is a simple sit-down session with Samik Roy Choudhury, covering the watching habits of modern audiences, his new film "Beline".

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Video: Sartre – The Unyielding Existentialist

Born in Paris in 1905, Sartre was a brilliant student with a rebellious streak. He questioned everything, from traditional morality to societal expectations. His early

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Video: Through the world of Herge (1907-1983)

Herge became so completely identified with Tintin that whenever he arrived at a reception, it was as if Lewis Carroll was making an appearance at

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Video: Pritish Nandy On His Poems And Writing Career

Journalist, poet and media personality Pritish Nandy shares a candid chat with Subhadrakalyan.

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Photo Story

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Photo Story: Sundarbans: The Mysterious Mangrove

Emerald mangroves cradle the Sundarban, where rivers weave secrets into the earth, and the royal Bengal tiger prowls through shadows.

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Kolkata – Forever Lover, Forever Love

Kolkata has many faces and this photo story tries to bring out a few of those known, familiar, loved facets of a beloved city.

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Bow Barracks: Where Santa Renews Old Souls

Christmas comes a day early in Bow Barracks, a small Anglo-Indian hub in Kolkata.

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Christmas in Kolkata

Kolkata's Christmas celebration thrives through vibrant lights, shared joy, diverse traditions, and unified cultural festivity.

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Welcome to Bhaktapur

The ancient city has maintained the charm of the medieval period, with every foreign visitor experiencing the lifestyle of centuries back.

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Photo Story: The Silent Majesty of Autumn

Autumn’s palette is a masterpiece of nature - a harmonious dance of colour, light, shadow, and decay.

Photo Story: Sundarbans: The Mysterious Mangrove

Emerald mangroves cradle the Sundarban, where rivers weave secrets into the earth, and the royal Bengal tiger prowls through shadows.

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Puzzles and Games

Crossword 103
Crossword 102
Crossword 101

News and Scribbles

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Dinosaur Cartoon

Imagine a story spun in just six words, a universe laid bare in a single tweet, or a life-altering moment encapsulated in a few words.

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The Glory Called Glenary’s Bakery in Darjeeling

Have you ever thought how did the now world-famous bakery Glenary’s started? It’s actually a long story. Let’s start from the beginning.

This collection of fifteen flash fiction pieces titled, ‘Cumin Seeds and Stolen Dreams’, transcends mere storytelling techniques
Flash Fiction 1: Cumin Seeds And Stolen Dreams

Imagine a story spun in just six words, a universe laid bare in a single tweet, or a life-altering moment encapsulated in a few words.

The Multilingual Poets' meet
A Miniature India: Sahityotsav 2024

Imagine listening to the most powerful poets from languages as diverse as Konkani, Dogri and Telugu read out their poetry to you. They recite the

Linguistic Imperialism: English as a Controversy

English is appropriated by those who choose the language for freedom. That is the ironic by-product of American imperialism. And that is also the reason

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Durga Navratri: Times of Triumphant Shakti

Shakti is the feminine energy of the divine, in other words, it is the underlying unmanifested potential of Brahman. It alone can animate and actualize

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Dinosaur Cartoon

Imagine a story spun in just six words, a universe laid bare in a single tweet, or a life-altering moment encapsulated in a few words.

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Travel

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Pedong: Poetry Nestled in Himalayas

If we love mountains, we need to protect them as our own.

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Fontainhas: Goa’s Hidden Gem

Goa is a place where the weary souls can unwind and find a smile in their hearts.

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Flaming Cliff

The diversity of landscape in the land of ‘once upon a time’ largest empire was singularly enough for the push- the‘Land of Chinghis Khan.

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A Trip on Two Wheels Through North-East India

The narration of one of my favorite rides to North-East, which I undertook to attend the BOBMC (Brotherhood of Bulleteers Motorcycling Consortium), ‘Rider Mania’

One Stop Destination for Globetrotters Sri Lanka
One-Stop Destination For Globetrotters: Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, with its diverse landscapes, rich history, and warm hospitality, has a way of captivating the soul. It is truly a traveller’s haven.

Dhanyakuria—a Village of Architectural Wonders! 
Dhanyakuria—a Village of Architectural Wonders! 

This village and its palaces seem to be straight out of a fairy tale, making it an intriguing subject to explore, particularly its history.

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