Category: Art and Culture

Theme: The first day of college, a love note, and I suddenly saw a light at a distance… “This time I won’t listen to any of your explanations dad, I want to know the truth, that’s all.” Tim bawled at his father. David, as usual, didn’t give any attention to his son’s cry, as he… Continue reading The Reason – Sujit Horakeri

There was a time that I was a star , Glittering and shining ,   The Moon seemed a companion to me whenever I felt like whining ,   A fellow star knocked me , and crashed on earth diving,   Then I realized , what is there in life worth the struggle and striving.… Continue reading The Sweet Taste Of Revenge – Ganesh Raheja

Their notes, Interlaced to perfection. And the rhythm so clear. Those are the trees, Building a world so surreal.   The crickets fashion a melody Whilst these winds waltz around Like a serpent in an alley Where silence bears its own sound.   Oh! Listen to the birds distant, The life they hail. Supressing the… Continue reading Musicians at the Wonderland – Akshay Chougaonkar

I lie awake, avoiding the morning light. All alone, another sleepless night. New day dawning, another day of solitaire. Going through old pictures, I close my eyes as I am pulled from this world and I watch my life unwind like a ribbon unfurled. Forgotten in the haze of past In my thoughts, hidden a… Continue reading Twisted Yellow – Akshat Rustagi

Hustle, bustle, laughter and joy, A cheery smile conquers every sad tune’s ploy, Shops and rides, sweets and flowers, Merry souls drenched in the lively shower,   A little girl in a soiled white frock, An off-white ribbon tied onto her locks, A basket full of pastel yellow roses in her hand, In a lonely… Continue reading The Yellowed Fair – Manaswita Ghosh