What if bookmarks had stories to tell, too? This is probably one tale they may share. Anupama Krishnakumar pens a short story.
What does it mean to be a fan of a popular person who has changed over the years? Vani talks about her recent years as a Rahman fan who isn’t able to quite process the new things he does.
Commitment seems to signify a steady disposition and virtuous intent, but we don’t always see it translated to happiness in our lives. As much as it can give us joy and contentment, it can also wreak angst and desolation. Hema Nair’s poem attempts to define the different hues ‘commitment’ can take on those who have chosen to offer or reject it.
Subarna’s poem is about one’s commitments in today’s fast-paced world and how they sit beside us throughout our life, often filling us with a sorrow that others hardly care about.
Shilpa Gupte discusses her experiences and their role in how she understands commitment in a relationship.
Security guard Manjunath borrows money from his neighbour Stephen for treatment expenses of his daughter Angel. But Stephen uses the favour to remind Manju about one of his old commitments.
Spark is TEN years old! The driving force behind Spark’s successful completion of ten years is passion. So we thought the theme #DrivenByPassion would be apt to celebrate Spark’s tenth anniversary. This special issue includes interviews, fiction, non-fiction, poetry, photography and art that highlight how our lives are shaped by passion.
The kind of passion that Subhashini Chandramani demonstrates for botanical art is incredible. Catch our interview with this botanical artist who weaves magic with her Garden Art!
The passion and resolve that two people demonstrate in achieving a big dream eventually leads them to the eureka moment. M. Mohankumar pens a poem.