The Transformational Joy of Art: In memoriam of Shakti Maira
‘Art starts with an idea… and eventually seems to have its own life and direction.’ Chintan Girish Modi recaps Shakti Maira’s life, art, and impact.
Partition is not so much a mere plot device in Imtiaz Ali’s Main Waapas Aaunga, but a ghost that continues to haunt the people who survived it—in memories and regrets. By Deepansh Duggal
Bena Sareen, winner of the Oxford Bookstore Book Cover Prize, speaks about her latest honour and the “huge responsibility” of designing a memorable literary cover. By Chittajit Mitra
‘Art starts with an idea… and eventually seems to have its own life and direction.’ Chintan Girish Modi recaps Shakti Maira’s life, art, and impact.
Personal Essay by Devanshi: ‘Your favourite movie is probably not your favourite movie because it was the best film you have ever seen. It is your favourite because Zee Cinema played it a zillion times in the summer of 2014 while your mother folded clothes in the next room, and you unconsciously absorbed its dialogues through domestic osmosis.’