Prashila Naik chronicles her struggles and disappointments with her life… err, her hair.
Saikat Das’ poem talks about a lonely old man that a boy spots every day on his way to school and who he calls Edwin.
Biju can’t make sense of his girlfriend’s obsession with collecting junk in the name of memories. What do they do when they move in together and he has to deal with all her stuff? Vani Viswanathan tells the story.
Are you ready to bid goodbye to 2016? Our issue ‘Letting Go’ will help you as you get set to leave behind the year and get recharged for the new year! Read on for moving, fun and surprising takes on the theme through poetry, fiction and non-fiction.
Manjila, a domestic helper and illegal immigrant, is looking forward to returning to her home in Dhaka after four long years. She spends her last day in Bangalore walking down memory lane and bidding familiar sights goodbye. But the eve of her departure has an unpleasant surprise in store. Krithika tells the story.
This poem by Sunaina Jain celebrates the autumnal mood of “letting go” as the speaker rejoices in the rustling music and elegant dance exhibited by the falling leaves. She forgives and forgets the painful memories and serenity sets in as she no longer clings to the hurtful past.
Tanmoy’s story features a gay man confronting the throes of a dwindling relationship.
2016 was a defining year for Deepa, when the words “let go” acquired meaning like never before.
