The tanka, like the haiku, is a Japanese poem. It consists of five lines, the first and third having five … More
Author: Rashmi Bora Das
Should You Always Say a “Yes”?
Image source: pexels.com With emphatic finality, the word “no” echoed in all directions. The statement that followed it, however, melted … More
Infinite Space
At the fag end of the day,a thought surmounts.If I were to still believein the story you told meyears ago,I … More
A 75th Birthday Tribute to Amol Palekar
Glamor and sophistication were not the edifices on which Amol Palekar’s profile rested. He did not portray the hero with … More
Contemplation
On a frosty morning, I bid goodbye to the last leaves of the maple tree. Will wait in earnest till … More
The Rains and … She
Seeing the giant-sized droplets streaming down the panes, he opened the window and gazed at the backyard. The squirrels that … More
Getting Wiser As I Try to Catch Some Z’s
Counting sheep didn’t help me while the entire household was in deep slumber. I decided to grab the Kindle to … More
Havas Guruhi: When Music Crosses Borders
Image Source: facebook.com Poised with confidence, a young man in the spring of 2019 beautifully sang the iconic Bengali patriotic … More
And They Wait
The parched earth prays in deep earnest, wishing for the showers to quench her thirst. Gazing at the canvas, the … More
Exciting Indian Street Food:Botiwalla
Gossip, laughter, and filmy talks, spiced up with street-side food, constitute an interesting segment of college days. The chatpatta chaat, … More