“All Art is Quite Useless”: What a Wild(e) Idea!

One Monday afternoon, years ago. Time, around 3:30 pm. I thought of taking a little nap to rest my eyes after some long hours of staring at the computer. But of course, there was no sign of sleep anywhere. Without even looking I picked up a book from the pile of books on the bedside... Continue Reading →

A Few of Amrita Pritam’s Works – InShorts

  पिंजर A heart-touching story about how conflicts between families, communities and nations are so often brutally and mindlessly played out on the bodies and identities of women. The movie is just as equally good. A must read for anyone interested in the literature related to the plight of women during the bloodiest time in... Continue Reading →

Krishna Sobti’s 2 Works – InShorts

  डार से बिछुड़ी A captivating story of a young woman who goes through some heart-wrenching experiences in life. She eventually finds her life turned upside down once again when she is caught in the frenzy of the last and most violent and deciding battle between Sikh soldiers and British colonialists in Punjab in 1849.... Continue Reading →

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