Watch : In conversation with Ishan Jadwani – The ABCs

“When I was a kid, I used to get fascinated by the Baaraat guys playing drums at weddings.”

‘I crave to hear the descend of dewdrops on tufts of grass’ : Manu Dash

Manu Dash discusses his poetry and translations, the Odisha Art & Literature Festival, and his publication Dhauli Books.

An investigation of longing and vulnerability : Sufia Khatoon’s poetry

Five poems by Sufia Khatoon, and a review of her debut collection of poems ‘Death in the Holy Month’, by Gopal Lahiri.

Love comes in different shades and colours; it is up to us which to choose

Kaushikee Sharma reviews Amrinder Bajaj’s novel ‘For the Love of Man.’

A land linked by the footsteps of pilgrims

Durga Prasad Dash reviews Diana L. Eck’s book ‘India: A Sacred Geography.’

Eleven podcast channels for art lovers

A selection of podcasts for lovers of the creative arts.

Eight graphic novels for adults

A list of graphic novels from around the world for adult readers.

Six poets who fought against oppression

Stories of six poets who used their work to fight oppression.

Home : A story by Aryashree

“He quietly took his phone out, dismantled each part and smashed all of it carefully under his feet.”

Looking up at the skies for answers

Anantha reviews Elif Shafak’s 2006 novel ‘The Bastard of Istanbul.’