Excerpt – Bipradas
Feigning ignorance, Bipradas asked, ‘What did he do? I haven't heard anything.’ ‘That's not possible,’ Dayamoyee sounded sceptical. ‘That boy does not have the gumption to do anything without your knowledge. My money supports him, yet he spends all of it to
How Firecrackers Affect Animals’ Health and Safety
Firecrackers have become an integral part of festivals, lighting up the sky with their brilliant flashes and resounding booms. However, this joyful spectacle often hides a darker truth: the devastating impact these celebrations have on animals, particularly pets and strays.
Mind Over Bang: Rethinking Firecrackers for Healthier Celebrations
Festivities are upon us and so are the daily sounds of crackers bursting late into the night. For some it is a celebration, for some it is pain. Dussehra and Diwali are among the most celebrated festivals in India and
Bright Lights, Cleaner Skies
Ah, the festive season in India—when Dussehra and Diwali light up our lives with joy, laughter, and the unmistakable sound of firecrackers bursting in the sky. These vibrant celebrations symbolize victory, togetherness, warm feeling and a sense of community. But
Excerpt – The Parrot Green Saree
Whatever it may be, Bipasha knew the specificities of her thoughts and the theorization of her research. Not just the sharpness of logic, but also the fine structuring of her writing was responsible for the immense popularity of her book.
Excerpt – Brink By S. Bhyrappa
After a while, she got up, placed the revolver in the chest and entered the children’s bedroom. In the faint red light of the night lamp, she observed their faces. ‘Both have the very same forehead, nose, and eyes. They
Excerpt – Amitabh Bachchan: A Kaleidoscope
Bachchan’s film career was a roller coaster after the release of Main Azaad Hoon. By the late ‘90s, he was grasping at straws. He was reduced to playing caricatures of his glory days, in a string of forgettable movies. His
Excerpt – The Rainbow Runners
The car moved over a bumpy road - then it started descending. Where was it going? To the riverbank? To the sand mines? Through the partially opened windows the moisture-laden river wind smelling of sand and water entered the van. Yes,
Excerpt: FAITH and FREEDOM: Gandhi in History
Words and Vision The seventeenth-century political theorist Benedict Spinoza suggested that it is far from possible to impose uniformity of speech, for the more rulers strive to curtail freedom of speech, the more obstinately people resist them. Human nature is such
10 translations one must read before we turn 30!
Imagine this for a moment: your friend raves to you about a book she recently read. It sounds like exactly the kind of book you’d love to read. Excitedly, you go to purchase the book, only to realise that it