Arini rang gom: Arnimal’s Poetry of Heartbreak and Waiting
Eighteenth century Kashmiri romantic poet, Arnimal was a path-breaker in her own right. Born in a conservative Kashmiri Hindu society, she lived in a loveless marriage, forsaken by
Creating Home-Grown Gods: Angelo Da Fonseca’s Cross-Cultural Paintings
To be a successful and widely revered God, one needs two seemingly opposing characteristics: ethereality and relatability. While we want our Gods to be otherworldly and intangible,
The Golden Summer: Khushal Khan Khattak’s Poems on Age and Youth
Khushal Khan Khattak (1613-1689), an Afghan warrior poet, is best known for his efforts in preaching for Pashtun unity and exhorting them to rise against the Mughals. He was the so
An Antidote to the self-consumed nature of existence: Kathopanishad
In this age of manufactured lives online, a great deal of angst is generated about individual identity. We go to great lengths to write personal blogs, create social media profiles
Thinking of songbirds and their nests: Habib Kamran’s Bulbuls
Kashmiri writer Habib Kamran’s (1927-2007) story is one of a genius undiscovered in his lifetime. He worked in the education department of the Jammu and Kashmir Government an
Living with Colours: Manjit Bawa’s Artworks
Few artists can encapsulate a multitude of rituals and traditions through their use of colour alone. It is for this reason that Manjit Bawa’s paintings evoke a visceral reaction.