Interviews
A conversation with Devaki Jain, a Padma Bhushan recipient, an author at eighty eight, an economist who found inclusion for women and a strong human who lives her life on her own terms. Click here to read
A conversation with Dr Mossarrap Hossain Khan, the founding editor of Cafe Dissensus. Click here to read.
Stories
The Literary Fictionist
Near the River Chenab and Under The trees
Sunil Sharma in a poignant telling takes us on a journey to the banks of a river where life, love and death sheathed in terrorism cumulate to a peak. Click here to read.
A short story by Gauri Mishra that takes us into the crowded lanes of Paharganj, New Delhi, on an adventure with surprise tilt. Click here to read.
Ghumi Stories: The New Year’s Gift
Nabanita Sengupta explores how rumours can be quietened with an unusual plot. Click here to read
Aminath Neena from Maldives explores rebirth despite religious prejudices. Click here to read.
Translations
Tagore Stories in Translation: Bolai: A story about Man and Nature written in Bengali by Rabindranath Tagore in 1928, translated by Chaitali Sengupta. Click here to read.
Flash Fiction: Tears of a Revered Mother A poignant mood driven piece from Balochistan. Written in Balochi by Mereen Nizar, translated by Ali Jan Maqsood. Click here to read.
A Request To A Son is a Nepali poem by Swapnil Smriti, translated by Pranika Koyu. Click here to read.
Poetry
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Tom Merrill, Gauri Mishra, Soma Debray, Sanket Mhatre, Aditya Shankar, Michael Burch, Maithreyi Karnoor, Sabreen Ahmed, Ihlwha Choi
Humour: Vatslala Radhakeesoon, Rhys Hughes, Tom Merrill
Musings
Musings of a Copywriter
In Private Lessons, Devraj Singh Kalsi takes us through a hilarious episode of elopement with surprising conclusions. Click here to read.
Keith Lyons from New Zealand looks back at challenges of 2020, and expectation that lessons learned will translate into action in 2021. Click here to read.
Written specially by Nishi Pulugurtha keeping the Indian Republic Day in mind, what can we anticipate for a year with pandemic protocols? Click here to read.
From the Pages of a Soldier’s Diary…
Mike Smith takes you on a journey through the pages of a colonial diary and muses on choices he has made. Click here to read
No Longer Smug in South Australia
Meredith Stephens gives a first person account of how the pandemic free South Australia is faring balancing fears. Click here to read.
Pandemic Tales: The Diary of a Hypochondriac
Mayuresh V. Belsare takes us on a hilarious journey through his battle with the pandemic with thanks to divine intervention. Click here to read.
Essays
Devraj Singh Kalsi gives a unique perspective on the Farmer’s Protests. Click here to read.
The Worshipper of Mother Earth: A Nostalgic journey
Ratnottama Sengupta journeys to show how past and present are interlinked in art and pays tribute to a polyglot, Maniklal Chatterjee. Click here to read.
The Syncretic Lore of Guru Nanak’s Legacy
While skirmishes continue to line the borders of India, Sameer Arshad Khatlani, author of The Other Side of the Divide, explores the deeply embedded syncretic elements in the heritage left behind by the founder of Sikhism. Part of his legacy still lives on in Pakistan. Click here to read.
Neither Tranquil Mandarins, Nor Yellow Devils
While the impasse over the McMahon Line continues and the outgoing POTUS rages over not only the election results but also the Yellow Peril, John Drew gives us an interesting perspective on the perception of both these giants, US & China. Click here to read.
Book Excerpt
The Brass Notebook by Devaki Jain, an autobiography. Click here to read.
Book Reviews
Gone Away by Dom Moraes, reviewed by Bhaskar Parichha. Click here to read.
No Strings Attached: Writings on Odisha by Bhaskar Parichha, reviewed by Bijaya Kumar Mohanty. Click here to read.
Waiting for the Dust to Settle by Veio Pou, a novel dealing with the conflict in Northeastern India, reviewed by Rakhi dalal. Click here to read.
Sara’s Selections
A potpourri of hope for the new year by young writers from Bookosmia. Click here to read.
Editorial
Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité — Has democracy failed? Click here to read
