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Song of India
A little girl from North East once asked Dr Kalam an innocent question during his typical Q&A with School children. Dr Kalam has quoted this question many times thereafter as an anecdote to bring home a point to Indian adults. The Qn!-->…
A House for Mr. Kar
On the first floor of my parent’s house is a locked room, beige on the outside and yellow-ochre inside. It’s unlocked only when we visit — ma says she never lets anyone use the room, or its attached bath, even when the house is!-->!-->!-->…
“The rhythm speaks”
There is a call
from the rhythm devine
That ripples and I follow
Not as a wagabond though
Its just those beats
Which creeps within
& merges with my heatbeat
Those illusions and expressions
Oh what a visual treat!
I twist and turn!-->…
The Blending Turban
For the crown that she wears
And the burden that she carries
With blends of shades
And splashes of colours
Patterns and doodles
Hues and scratches
Blacks and whites
highlights and contrasts
In the most remarkable command!
The blending!-->…
Nine Faces of Durga
Shailaputri
Navaratri begins with a night of worship
and celebration in honour of Durga's avatar Shailaputri, whose name means
"daughter of the mountains." Also known as Sati Bhavani,
Parvati, or Hemavati, she is!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
My Boat in the Canal
Every year I waited in anticipation for this day. I never realized if it was a family tradition or an annual ritual. “My boat is bigger than yours”, my elder brother would say. If I managed to get a similar sized boat next year he would…
A Special Place in My Heart – Durga Pujo
While whole India celebrates Navratri, eats veg and has dandiya and garba nights, one particular city duels in dhunuchi naach, pandal hopping, dhaak beats and utterly delicious non veg food. Yes I am talking about Kolkata’s Durga Pujo. The…