Through five little poems, M. Mohankumar presents a humourous take on some oft-heard phrases and words in our lives.
Anupama Krishnakumar looks back at 2013, the year which, through a varied set of experiences, changed the course of her life and also taught her some lessons. While the usual responsibilities are sure to keep her busy in 2014, there is something more she wishes to do in the new year. Read on.
With 2013 behind us and a brand new year ahead, Anu Karthik believes that one has to cherish the chaos of everyday life, the comfort of a snuggle, the joy in knowing the house is messy and there are things that never get done on her list. Because through this all, life reminds her that she is alive, that she has a lot to be thankful for. For one knows not what he has, until that is no more. She shares her thoughts in this short story.
Time and again, we come across certain morals that are put across to us frequently. M. Mohankumar’s poem gives an ironic twist to these oft-heard morals.
Tarun likes to imagine his own world where he gives names (and personalities) to people he runs into. Needless to say, he has imagined a whole character to the woman who was the previous owner of ‘The God of Small Things’ that he is now reading on the train. Archita Suryanarayanan tells us what happens.
Vani Viswanathan traces her addiction to tea through three different cities.
Rahul Pandit is your picture-perfect gentleman who wouldn’t say one bad word to anyone or intend even the slightest harm to those around. Only that there’s something more to his personality that the rest of the world hasn’t noticed yet. Find out more in Rrashima Swaarup Verma’s work of fiction.
Buy the print version of Spark’s December 2013 issue themed ‘Flashback’.
The year is drawing to a close and what better way to celebrate than getting nostalgic? Presenting, the December issue of Spark, themed ‘Flashback’. There’s heartwarming poetry and fiction that are sure to make you smile and even move you to a tear or two. There’s also our usual sprinkling of non-fiction and photography.