By Shobha Diwakar Rapes and candle march seem to have become synonymous terms. Who are the gallant young men who organize these dramatic rallies and profess to shed unshed tears for those innocent babes who lose their life and struggle to survive amidst propaganda? Young schoolchildren who probably do not […]
By Mark Antony Rossi What secret sorrow does the average person carry forth in their daily lives? Is there a conversation going on that suddenly stops? And why does a rope have to be the only answer? These are the questions that rattle my brain when I secretly inquire if […]
By Ranjit K. Sahu and Dwiti Chandra Sahu Mango, the Ayurvedic king of fruits, plays a very important role in the economy and nutrition in many parts of Odisha, especially in the tribal areas. With large swathes of mango trees, mostly of wild varieties, found in the deep forests of tribal […]
By Mark Antony Rossi Lies are usually not believed as much as simply accepted by those who fall into these three categories: It’s what they want to hear Too lazy to verify the facts Can be sold about anything This allows falsehood to morph into a metaphorical plantation seducing its […]
By Mark Antony Rossi Your family doesn’t understand your writing: it’s an age-old dilemma that rears its two-faced head again and again. I won’t recommend offering disrespect to loved ones. Especially if you deeply feel their conduct towards your pursuit is exceedingly disrespectful. I am not one to counsel […]
By Sriranjani Manivasagam I happened to recently view the interview of Flying Officer Avani Chaturvedi – the first Indian woman fighter pilot to fly solo, on the YouTube channel National Defense. There, she delivers an important message to all parents. She says that parents should always nurture their child’s dream […]
By Ranjit K Sahu, Sanjukta Panda and Ravi Shankar Behera Leaves and leaf plates have been used as utensils from times immemorial before the advent of disposable plastics. Plates/bowls made from leaves and leaves of plantain/bananas were the main serving surfaces during feasts and festivals in the Indian subcontinent. From the […]
By Mark Antony Rossi I’ve been meaning to write this particular column for quite some time. Distractions abound. But it’s close to my heart nevertheless. I promise. There’s practically a cottage industry out there seeking to help writers — for a price. A big price! I called one out the […]
By Mark Antony Rossi The sole privilege of being an editor rests with the power to help writers reach their potential. For myself, all I ever wanted is to see writers published. As an associate editor you do not have the full confidence of those above to get the complete […]
By Dr. Meraj Ahmad The term ‘self’ denotes a person’s essential being which distinguishes him from others. Self also differentiates a person from other objects of nature and cosmos. Self is both a mystical and mysterious entity. Concept of ‘Self’ in Social Sciences Psychology: Wiliams James (Principles of Psychology), G.H. Mead […]
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