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War and Peace

A young woman new to working life finds herself looking at her boss with mixed feelings – she’s in awe of her, but also judgmental of her and feels belittled by her. How does she break free? Prashila Naik tells a story of growing up.

The Choice

When it comes to making choices, true freedom is about having the right to choose or not to choose. M. Mohankumar brings out this important truth subtly through his poem.

Tree

For Swati Sengupta, Freedom is a tree with outstretched branches, growing unrestrained. Her artwork depicts her interpretation.

Marital Jail

Two people find themselves trapped in the love they have for each other, unwilling to break free, but unable to handle the bind. Shravya Gunipudi tells their story.

Eyes, Ears, Tongues

If you thought freedom from gossip mongers was all about shutting oneself up from the world, think again. M. Mohankumar’s terse poem tells you why.

Shaping the Cinematic Lens of the Reader

THE LOUNGE | STORYBOARD In an interview to Yayaati Joshi, Baradwaj Rangan, National Award-winning film critic, talks about what runs in his mind as he watches a movie, what criteria he applies to assess a film’s merit, while also answering other questions about cinema and criticism in general.

Of Untold Stories

THE LOUNGE | SLICE OF LIFE Neha Kirpal recounts conversations with a close friend during the tumultuous period of adolescence, and how suddenly, someday, they seem distant.