It is not easy to become a poet; To express your thoughts on a piece of paper. To grope for words well crafted. To live and breathe your passion every single moment. I would spend hours and hours. Erratic deliberations kept hovering in my mind. Inscribing your tangled psyche in a few lines Was as… Continue reading Being A Poet
The Tug of War
Long long ago deep into a forest Once lived a spotted animal Whose tiny neck and shapeless jaw Made his life miserable. Teased by all, pitied by some, The poor beast had no escape. ‘Even a tortoise neck is longer than mine!’ He lamented upon his unfortunate fate. Fed up with the inattention, the forlorn… Continue reading The Tug of War
IITM, Here I Come!
A note to freshies from a benevolent senior! 😛 It’s that time of the year when the whole campus is literally brimming over with new students and of course their parents! IITM! Finally! College life is, no doubt, is one of the most significant and memorable period of life, as acknowledged by every sane person… Continue reading IITM, Here I Come!
Books are For Ever
Best friends of man, guides of mankind; Since ages, they have groomed our mind. Wherever you go, wherever you look, There is no such place where you can’t find a book. Life is colourful and interesting, as we all know. Without books, it would have been boring and shallow. Textbooks, novels, comics; innumerable varieties are… Continue reading Books are For Ever
The Journal of A Social Activist
As you read this, I embark on a journey Like a stagnant ship trying to stir in a motionless sea. There is no start, there is no end. The road goes straight, without any bend. Let m tell you, it is not smooth or neat. Dried prickles pierce my naked feet. They hurt I know,… Continue reading The Journal of A Social Activist
Thank You for Being My Friend
Moments of happiness or at the time of peril, You stand by me, be it any time of the year. You are always there to care for me. You are always there to lend me an ear. I may not be a great writer. But for you, I am a Shakespeare. I may not have… Continue reading Thank You for Being My Friend
Unravelling The Incredible India
This article was written for CEA Fest 2011 Newsletter 'Contour'. Some of the finest monuments of India can really give us an insight into the civil expertise of workmen and craftsmen of yesteryear. India has an extremely rich craft tradition, distinguished by great aesthetics and multifarious art history. Intricate designs, patterns, painfully crafted monuments, temples… Continue reading Unravelling The Incredible India
Inebriate To Peace
Sharav Creative Writing 2011. Theme: Inebriation Discourse by Swami P.K.Ludhke The destiny of human being is intoxicatingly woven into the destiny of Alcohol. Man fritters away his entire life in pursuit of perfect life and a perfect life partner, without realizing the true meaning of his existence. In today’s materialistic world, everyone is driven by… Continue reading Inebriate To Peace
Epilouge
Finally, here it is! The END of my first year in IITM. And don’t worry, I am not going to say that “it seems like it was just yesterday when I stepped into the most prestigious institute of the country” and all that crap. For me, it’s been one of the most exciting (naah!), illuminating… Continue reading Epilouge
Unsung Heroes
When I was preparing for my NTSE interview, my school had invited the head of Russian department of MS University to guide the selected students for personal interview and presentation. After the mandatory introduction, he asked each of us about our parents. When I told him that my mother is a housewife and not a… Continue reading Unsung Heroes
Sohini Sarkar 