Lonely Jack-O-Lanterns: Halloween Then and Now
Halloween is a festival of many centuries past, coming back to Europe’s parts that were long hidden from the Roman …
Art & Culture, Lifestyle
Art & Culture, Lifestyle
Lonely Jack O’ Lanterns
Halloween was in the air But the silence of the year, Death threats from the pandemic Crept up high and …
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The Rise of Pakistan’s Feminist Movements
The 2020 report of the World Economic Forum on Global Gender Gap Index ranked Pakistan third-to-last, at number 151. The …
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Bappa, Modak and Corona!
“Ganpati Bappa, Morya!” These golden words ring through one’s ears as they step out during India’s most iconic ten-day festival …
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From Popes to Paperbacks
When we pick up the daily newspaper from our doorsteps every morning, the centuries of work that’s gone into making …
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Satya and Ahmed
Homo Sapiens are known to be the most developed species on planet Earth. What makes them different from other living …
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Dear FM Radio
Dear FM Radio, As we drive back from Nani’s place, winding our way back home through the signature twilight of …
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Lagenda 2020 – A celebration of the Chinese New Year
1All eyes turned to look at the raucous laughter that had erupted behind the arranged chairs. Several groups of cacophonous …
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Festive season away from home in Manipal …
Festive season away from home is a weird mix of nostalgia, ‘tears wrapped smiles’ and exhilaration of creating new memories …
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An open Letter To the Book of My Old Poems
I believe the time has come. The syllables that once stuck out of my brain disparagingly, have slowly submitted to …