The narrator’s fond relationship with his grandfather, whom he used to address as ‘Granna’, flashes before his eyes, as he rushes to say his final goodbye to him. Anupam pens the poem.
Tink Blauth-Muszkowski’s piece is about our relationship with social media and the damaging effects it is having on us all. She discusses why she decided to cut down on her social media time considering how it has affected her life.
Not all expressions of love are grand and not all grand expressions of love are loud. Parth Pandya writes a poem about a marriage of the two in unexpected ways.
Eshwari moves to the USA to join her husband, Shankar. As they navigate their new relationship together, Eshwari has to confront a dark secret. How does she react? Vani writes the story.
We are delighted to present to you the ninth anniversary issue of Spark! This issue is an ode to the stories that come from our lives – it’s a non-fiction special.
The creation of borders which have divided people remains a contentious issue. For many, identity has been challenged following what might be seen as the arbitrary establishment of boundaries. Richard’s essay reflects the experiences of a few people impacted by shifting borders and suggests that there is a more humane way of considering the establishment of identity.
A mother writes about a traumatic phase that their family had to live through when their daughter fell sick, which taught them to find the strength and love to go forward one step at a time. Just like their favourite hero – Harry Potter.
Suresh Subrahmanyan narrates a true life experience which puts him in mind of a P.G. Wodehouse novel where a similar train of events has been brilliantly captured by the ‘Master of farce.’
Bakul Banerjee’s essay fondly traces her journey with music through the years – from when she was a young girl growing up in India to when she moved to the US as young bride many years ago to what she enjoys listening to now.