Sexy In Sequins
It was a hot summer noon in Delhi and we decided to meet over coffee. As I walked into the...
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The New Snob In The Block Called Khadi
When a bright brick red bustier hangs from the mighty colossal hangers of vanity, you are confused what to feed...
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Ladybugs Or Ladybirds Aren’t Ladies Afterall
Ladybird beetle is no lady after all. She stinks and stings. It has the reputation of being a harlot or...
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A Contemporary Batik Art On My Traditional Saree
As I draped the grey, charcoal saree over my body, I felt the mixed sensuous fabric of soft linen, cotton...
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The Magic In My Soul
The Mehfil invitation read, look no further, you will soon be transported to the lantern lit room in the little...
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Wood and Word
London is one of my favourite cities in the world. I seem to just blend in with the cosmopolitan vibe...
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Manipur’s Mighty Weaves
As I tie my Manipuri sarong over my waist, I was transported to the calm Loktak Lake where the ripples...
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The Wishful Waves On The Stormy Seas
Sea Shells are a reminder that nothing is permanent in the fury of the sea. The sea engulfs everything in...
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The Voice Of The Workforce
Today is World Workers Day. The Labour Force Union Movement was recognised. The 5 day work was given to them...
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The Defiant Devi
As I walk out into the burning scorching sun of the summer Calcutta home, I leave my trail of the...
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Rare In Rareism
It was a WhatsApp message from my friend Akshika and a missed call. After long I was excited, smiling and...
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Yearning’s Of A greedy heart
Love me like no other will. Behold me like no other will. In my madness give me my sanity. When...
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1426 In My Lunisolar Calendar
It’s that time of the year again. When the roots come barging into my being. I never knew how it...
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Saris Folded With An Unheard Prayer
As I entered the dark dank space of my grandmother’s room, I opened the creaking window meshed and unmeshed with...
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Cross Stitch Crossed Over
Every time I visit home which still remains Delhi because as the adage goes - once a Delhi girl always...
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Amruta Dongray’s Abundance Of Amrud
I was navigating my path ahead with trepidation. I knew all along nothing about this relationship was okay. It was...
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The Sensual Sheen Of Velvet
It was one of those days when I recalled the lost nostalgia of Delhi’s Chandni Chowk lane at that twilight...
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Moments Of Epiphany
As I looked out of the window, the strong iron bars that went crisscross over the mesh stopped me from...
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Pug Marks on The Moist Kumaon Hills
The Himalayan Writing Retreat is nestled between mist smeared mountains and the elusive Himalayas. Mountains covered in snow with the...
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A Classic Called The Angarakha
When you feel vulnerable and think that you may lose your soul to this crazy thing called life. You protect...
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Desires Cut Into The Fabric Of Love
My love for good things began very early on. To the utter horror of my middle-class parents, they were worried...
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The Solitude Of Slut Shaming
She could feel the first blood trickle down her legs. She was 11 years old and not even coherent...
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No Chains Can Chain Me No Cage Can Capture Me
I just switched off the pause button inside my head. The unbridled thoughts of years came gushing out like river that been...
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Our Hearts Sings The Same Tune
Winter vacations meant travelling with Ma & Dadu to Delhi. The harsh winter months were the time when Ma would...
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Desire Has No Gender
She heard the car pull up. She heard his footsteps as he approached her room. She hurriedly put on her...
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