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Essays

From glowing reviews to zany histories

Inkblots

Five Graphic Novels that Build Powerful Words

Anushmita Mohanty -
The stories in this list cover a host of subjects, from the mundane to the political
Inkblots

A Real Image

Pavitra Mishra -
The fantastic banality of life in Japanese literature.
Inkblots

Ruskin Bond “Zigzags” with Humour and Translation

Anushmita Mohanty -
The sound of laughter is indistinguishable across languages.
Culture Couch

Enduring Enigmas: Maharani Gayatri Devi

Shivani Mangal -
"In one lifetime, Gayatri Devi lived many, often contrasting, lives."
Pages from a Diary

Of Silver Spoons and August Moons

David Ward -
"Jack Kennedy, Joe’s second son, had just reached his twenties, and my mother had two or three years on him, but he was soon deeply smitten by her Latin charms."
Ends of the Earth

When Bengaluru’s Lakes Dried Up

Gaurav Kamath -
"In fact, most of Bengaluru’s water bodies died far before the city even began turning into the crowded metropolis it is today."
Photo Essays

Waiting, Watching, Wishing

Yuvan Kumar -
A photo essay by Yuvan Kumar.
Ends of the Earth

The Streets of Pompeii Scavi

Aarushi Aggarwal -
Musetta’s Waltz was playing on my phone. I turned down the narrow crowded street, and edging past other tourists, entered a cafe. I asked...
Pages from a Diary

On Dogs, The Odyssey & Life At Large

Gaurav Kamath -
“Ulysses shed a tear; I only dirtied a linen shirt.”
Culture Couch

Notes from Post-Colonial India

Aarushi Aggarwal -
Satyajit Ray: life, influences, writings
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