by Anantinee Mishra Whenever we allow our imagination to take reins, we allow ourselves to fantasize. What would it be like, to have a world without barriers? How would that morning be, where the sun shall shine down on one community, rejoicing the absence of the iron shackles that tie […]
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Idiosyncrasy
by Swati Moheet Agrawal When I am alone I ache to be with people, and when I am with people I want to be alone. Gazing at the sea makes me miss people; when I’m surrounded by people I miss the sea. Yesterday my cousins Tina and Tavia were over; […]
If This is Not God’s Grace Then What?
by Chhavi Everyone is living on the grace of God. He is the sole source of energy in this world. Immense energy can be felt every moment. Many names, different faces yet the same relax and peace in their memory. Always there to support you, whether the world is with […]
Paying Homage to James Thomas Molesworth
by Dr. Kiran Thakur I had made up my mind to pay a rich tribute to James Thomas Molesworth on behalf of every Marathi-speaking person for his monumental work of compiling and editing the Marathi-English Dictionary first published in 1831. It had occurred to me some three years ago that […]
The Meaning of Life: Two Mottos, their Messages, and Their Significance
by Rohan Sharma The traditional Native American saying “Leave the earth as you found it” seems to have a meaning that has more to do with nature and taking care of the Earth’s physical environment rather than a more social and figurative sense like the non-Native American saying “make your […]
A Review of the MASALA Study
by Suhaas Bonkur The MASALA Study (Mediators of Atherosclerosis in South Asians Living in America) is an ongoing medical research study that is being conducted at various universities around the US (Northwestern, UCSF) and explores the causes and prevention of cardiovascular illnesses in the context of cultural influence rather than […]
Podi Idli to Celebrate Monsoon
by Bindiya Bedi Charan Noronha I cannot recall the last best meal I had. Covid crisis has dulled my memory of gastronomic experiences. It is as if my conscience is pushing me to forget indulgence. I am almost feeling guilty about enjoying epicurean delights. Occasionally a birthday pops up and […]
Covid-19 Pandemic and Social Structure
by Syed Inshaallah Tahir The traumatic eruption of Covid-19 pandemic has put a huge challenge to the whole sphere. With its outbreak have arisen many questions that still are unanswered. Where scientists and astronauts were thinking of exploring life on Mars and people around the world were appreciating the amazing […]
Fiction Filtered Through the Frontal Lobe
by Mark Antony Rossi I begin the process by excavating jagged pieces of memory from the dark cavern of the mind. It demands a healthy measure of strength to string together fragments of the deep past. Images and meanings do not easily surrender and require determined patience. The search for […]
The Seed of Gender Disparity
by Anantinee Mishra ’Well, his Maths teacher is a woman, you know? No wonder they didn’t ace the quiz this year.’’ ~ ‘’Did you hear? They hired a woman to teach the children cricket. Was she the only candidate or what?’’ “Ha! They would be lucky if they don’t resemble […]