This month we decided to take a break from the serious and go easy! The June issue, therefore, is a celebration of fun, laughter and smiles. We present to you a line up of fiction, poetry, art and photography that explore the theme, Mirth, in different and not to mention, very interesting ways. Here’s to the lighter side of life. Click here to access the June issue on the e-reader, ISSUU.
There’s a mirthful side to something as serious as elections in India. Bakul Banerjee’s poem paints the lighter picture.
When Nimish was born, Lady Luck left his side. But one dusk in Mumbai, he finds an abandoned wallet on the road – could it be his chance for an adventurous ride? Could he actually get lucky this time? Parth Pandya has a story that’s sure to tickle your ribs.
Two men meet by chance and a comical conversation ensues. M. Mohankumar captures the dialogue through a poem.
Just one look at their amused expressions will have you smiling too for sure. Maheshwaran Sathiamoorthy’s photographs do the magic.
Rains are a delight for the young and old alike. Vinita Agrawal writes a poem as the nation waits for the monsoon to arrive and rejoice!
During these times, where surviving is itself turning out to be a big task, here’s a man who actually ‘lives’ his life typically dream like and how! Ram Govardhan writes a story that is sure to raise your eyebrows!
Swati’s artwork has its origin in a mass media campaign done a few years ago on the dwindling tiger population in India, and indeed in the world. In her eternal optimism, she was trying to fathom the endless joy we would get when we’d be able to push that dwindling curve upwards, and rejoice in the birth of every newborn cub.
