More often than not, conversations between a father and a daughter can prove to be really interesting and at its best, intellectually stimulating. Here is a story of a dad and a daughter discussing who is the real hero among the five Pandava brothers in the epic, Mahabharata.
Plenty of energy, vivacity and lots of songs. That’s what hits you first when you think of RJ-ing. Well, that’s true and yet, there’s more to it than fun too! We are happy to present an interview with RJ Pavitra, touching on her job as an RJ, the fun and serious aspects of her work and more. Interview by Anupama Krishnakumar.
Some virtues that will really see us through during tough times. Photographs by Vivekananth Gurumoorthy.
What would we have done without the Amar Chitra Kathas and Tinkles? Bijesh Krishnadas pays a tribute to Uncle Pai.
When does one realise the real pain that an adversity brings? Read this poem by Sharanya Retnakumar to find out.
Exotic dishes tease the traditional Indian tongue. How’s Indian cuisine holding up against its enchanting counterparts from across the world? Swetha Ramachandran explores the battle between Indian and foreign cuisines – read on to know what emerges the winner – or is there one?
We are proud to present the March 2011 issue of Spark. The theme this time is ‘A tribute to womanhood’. As always, we have an exciting range of stories, poems, non-fiction, art, photography and interviews in store for you. So, go ahead and catch all the action. Please click here to access links to read the issue on the e-reader, ISSUU, or to download the issue as a PDF.
It is heartening to see women making their mark in various fields, some excelling really well in their chosen area. Among them, we really are proud of those who drive change through their work. These are ladies who stand testimony to the fact that women can do well to bring about change, notably in the lives of fellow humans.
It’s their vision, their actions and ultimately the spirit of achievement that Spark salutes. Ladies and gentlemen, we are proud to present four wonderful women who, through their initiatives, are striving hard to start conversations, influence mindsets and drive change in diverse and significant areas including education, human rights, feminist publishing and blogging that focuses on societal issues concerning women.
A woman is many things: understanding, frivolous, balanced, caring, confused, patient, brave. These five little monologues by Vani Viswanathan, capture the different facets of being a woman.