The elegant traditional costume for Indian women yes, that’s a saree! Sari is a common and integral form of clothing for women across south Asia, draped around the body in different styles to form a garment. It is a seamless rectangular piece of fabric measuring between five to nine yards of varying pattern, colour, design, […]
The Positive Impact of Lockdown
Many of us will confess that although we miss all the social things we used to do, living in isolation has been a peaceful and productive period in our lives. As an artist I saw an opportunity in this and started expressing my feelings on canvas. I was inspired to create and these unprecedented times […]
STELLAR SILK SAREE SAGA | WEAVES OF THE SOUTH
Six yards of elegance in a myriad spectrum of hues, a soft sensuous drape, yes, that’s a saree! I love sarees and am a happy owner of several. I particularly love, cherish and wear natural fabrics, matchless pieces of cotton, and silks. As a child, I would see my mother save in a Chit fund of […]
PRALAY- CATACLYSM
The gentle cool breeze, The swaying of the trees, The light clouds in the sky, Hiding the sun behind, Lulls you to feel all is good On this earth; but is it? The storm rages within, tidal waves Of thoughts, uncontrollable tears. So many ailing. Familiar names, Loved ones, no more; shocked Pining relatives, despairing […]
She
She has a silent fire inside her, Don’t ignore better mind her, She is not just another woman, With adoration and oozing passion, She is a women she is a feeling, She is a fire and she is caring, She is a diva and she is daring, She is alone and she is enduring, Alluring […]
Snehlata- an accidental writer
Snehlata Agarwala, is a software engineer by profession and, in her own words, an accidental writer. Being an avid reader, she has always been fascinated by books. Her favourite genre is suspense and thriller, though she writes romance. Initially, she started writing stories in Facebook groups, which eventually resulted in her co-founding a group, ‘The […]
“Wake Up Zindagi”-A ray of hope in the COVID times
-by Meenu Chopra While we welcomed 2020 with a positive note in India, the COVID clouds soon brought the waves of an unprecedented challenge across the globe. Every family during COVID times did bear the brunt on one or the other pretext viz. Health, Mental health, Job, Business, or Relationships. When the entire country was […]
Someone Somewhere
There is someone I love Someone somewhere is waiting for me His patience proving his love for me His suffering at our separation at its peek Reveals his silent love towards me. Unable to speak, unable to express. His love is greater than any other But such affections are never understood They seldom stay together […]
Aloft
I hop onto the lush grass on a clement day,A cloud of dragonflies hovers before my eyes,Throwing a vivacious curve ball my way,“Catch us if you dare!” Like tiny helicopters,The squadron darts across the azure skies,The foolhardy ones alight on my shoulders,Tickling my felicity, teasing my sleight of hand. Their wizardry has me running around […]
Emotions
How many emotions can a person feel? Can everyone feel, or is there indifference? Indian dancers show us Nine, Navarasa ! An array of expressions, relatable, touching. Love that encompasses affection, intimacy, warmth, care Laughter, expression of joy, smiles and giggles Compassion is kindness for the lesser Anger more common than you’d believe If used […]