Shreya Ramachandran fondly recalls memories with her grandfather and writes about things that made him special. This, she says, is a story that she has been longing to tell for a long time.
THE LOUNGE | THE INNER JOURNEY What does Hinduism stand for, with its multitude of repressive practices and seemingly regressive ideas? What is the ‘Hindu’ way of life? Sushanta Sarma Barooah talks about an experience that gave him some answers.
In today’s world, we need freedom more than ever before. And unfortunately, we are being robbed, in more ways than one, of what is perhaps mankind’s most prized asset. But there are means to claw your way back and claim your freedom. Anupama Krishnakumar shares her views.
For a writer of stories, conversations are brilliant fodder. While citing many stories that she wishes to write focusing on dialogue, Anupama Krishnakumar insists that conversations need not be always about words and between people. They could go beyond words and the usual subjects.
A lost phone makes Vani wonder about the conversations she’s been missing out on.
Sitting in the middle of a bustling restaurant, Divya Ananth absorbs the sights and sounds of the world around her. The restaurant is a hub of conversations of all sorts including a couple who converse in silence. She captures her fascination and thoughts about this dialogue in words.
With Mother’s Day being celebrated this month, Anupama Krishnakumar speaks about the common expectations and beliefs associated with motherhood in different circumstances. A change in attitude, she feels, will lead to healthier relationships and a better world.
Love has taken on manic, illusory proportions in this age of social networking, where ‘only the props of love amuse people’, laments Tirna Sengupta.
In a work of non-fiction, Vishal Anand says that the different roles that he plays don’t necessarily span a lifetime but could be essayed over a single day itself. Read on to figure out what this role play is all about and why he believes it happens.