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It was the month of June, a rainy June, as it is every year in Kerala. I was pregnant and was supposed to deliver my baby on May 26th. I was excited, scared, anxious and thrilled – not able to comprehend the

Nishi Pulugurtha In Conversation with Jhilam Chattaraj ‘the brown leaf between barbed wires that draw borders stuck held up and hanging’ — Nishi Pulugurtha Raindrops on the Periwinkle (Writers Workshop, Kolkata, 2022) is a volume of form poems – haiku,

As I sit here typing this note, I am struck by the ephemeral nature of life and the importance of cherishing every moment. It is easy to get caught up in the routine of daily life and forget to take

As humans, we use language to shape how we perceive the world and the people around us. We have a choice of words to describe ourselves and others. Our choice of words influences how we view mental health and well-being. Considering

The mind and the body are intricately connected, and both play a crucial role in our overall well-being. However, many philosophers, scientists, and spiritual leaders have argued that the mind is more significant than the body. One of the most fundamental ways

Seva, a city girl, was travelling to a remote school where she had volunteered to teach. Vidyamandir, situated in Laal Matir Desh (the country of red mud), functioned as a philanthropic wing of a mining company. The school was built with neat prefectures of one-storied structures consisting

A few years ago, I was travelling from my hometown to my aunt’s place in Patna by train when I saw a girl with a definite Caucasian complexion and hair colour, wearing a cotton salwar kameez, the traditional attire worn by Indians.

Book Review: A Journey Gone Wrong Author: Gita Viswanath  Pune: Vishwakarma Publications (January 2022) Gita Viswanath’s recent novel, A Journey Gone Wrong (2022), lives up to the promise of her critically acclaimed first novel, Twice It Happened (2019). Both have significant

Social media can play a significant role in the creation of identity and alternative narratives. They provide a platform for individuals to present themselves to the world and to connect with like-minded people. Creating content for social media can be

We are thrilled to share the news that FemAsia Magazine has been Shortlisted for the Asian Media Awards 2022 under the Best Publication / Website category. The Asian Media Awards is built to recognise the strength and depth of the British Media