Bhupenda! A tribute .
Posted by Manjil P. Saikia in Issue 22, Issue 22, Issues, Random Take, Vol. II on 15. Nov, 2011 | 3 Comments
“Moi Eti Jajabor”, that song forever sealed in me a love and immense respect for Dr. Bhupen Hazarika that no amount of time will ever diminish. Much has been said about the legend since his demise and we at Fried Eye are as much grieved as the rest of the world is. Dr. Hazarika was [...]
The Secret of The Nagas- A book review
Posted by Manjil P. Saikia in Book Club, Issue 21, Issues, Vol. II on 01. Nov, 2011 | 2 Comments
The recent blend of Indian authors writing in English has seen a new hero- the 36 year old Amish Tripathi, a guy in financial services turned full time writer now. Amish’s debut novel “The Immortals of Meluha” went on to become an overnight national bestseller and has propelled the author into instant stardom. The Immortals [...]
Was it love?
Posted by Manjil P. Saikia in 55 Fiction, Issue 21, Issues, Vol. II on 01. Nov, 2011 | 1 Comment
Looking into her deep blue eyes he smiled. They told him everything. He was meeting her for the last time. His eyes were misinterpreted, there was sadness, which bordered on madness. He told her, he was in love and it wasn’t her. She gave him her dazzling smile concealing any remorse. He thought “Was it [...]
Papyrus- A store review
Posted by Manjil P. Saikia in Book Club, Issue 21, Issues, Vol. II on 01. Nov, 2011 | 1 Comment
When people ask me what my hobby is, I almost always tend to reply that it is reading books; not just fiction or the course work but also non-fiction. What I don’t mention is that I also like buying books. Well, that can be an unusual hobby-buying books. But yes, its an old hobby of [...]
Is Apple Just A Fruit?
Posted by Manjil P. Saikia in Issue 20, Issues, Sections, Techno, Vol. II on 15. Oct, 2011 | 0 Comments
When I was young, I was fascinated by the story of Newton’s apple. How he was lured into the scientific theory of gravity by just a falling apple. That was the height of scientific creativity for me. Then gradually I read other accounts and started taking an interest in scientific biographies and found that maybe [...]
Silent Dreams
Posted by Manjil P. Saikia in Issue 20, Issues, Poetry, Vol. II on 15. Oct, 2011 | 0 Comments
I wish I could have you near me, I wish I could caress your hair; I wish I could kiss your forehead; I wish I could love you near. In silence I dream my dreams; Unwithered, unrelented, in peace. This silent longing is all I have Please, please don’t take this away! I wonder how [...]
How To Make A Website In 31.41 Minutes!- A website story
Posted by Manjil P. Saikia in Issues on 01. Oct, 2011 | 1 Comment
Once upon a time…, such a technical thing as building a website yourself would be considered a very humongous task, but now with everything simplified so much, it isn’t an impossible dream to build your own website. Manjil Pratim Saikia explains in some simple steps , how to do the same in just 31 minutes [...]
Water does not appear so cool…
Posted by Manjil P. Saikia in Issue 18, Issues, Vol. II on 15. Sep, 2011 | 0 Comments
Water does not appear as cool as you love; Touch me with those gentle hands as a dove. Forbear my misgivings forgive me true, Where shall I go if you raise cry and hue? That gentle smile’s sweet flowing waters; Give me your hands and its all that matters. Loving thy shall always go to [...]
The Fake
Posted by Manjil P. Saikia in Issue 16, Issues, Poetry, Vol. II on 15. Aug, 2011 | 0 Comments
The Fake Fake is the reality which I received, It was nothing to what I perceived. Others less worthy equalled thee; But could I only remain mute; not me! Fake is the approbation received for equalling, Someday, somewhere there will be signalling. He who was destined for less, equalBut I gave up all this without [...]
The Starless Night
Posted by Manjil P. Saikia in Fiction, Issue 15, Issues, Type 1, Vol. II on 01. Aug, 2011 | 2 Comments
Just like the good old days when I was unconditionally happy, that day too I was reading a book. I turned to a page which had a picture of the moon against a black night sky without any hint of a star. The sight amazed me. Not because I thought it was odd, but because [...]
How to Fix a Broken Heart?
Posted by Manjil P. Saikia in How To Skills, Issue 13, Issues, Sections, Type 2, Vol. II on 01. Jul, 2011 | 0 Comments
There is only thing that superglue can’t fix, and that’s a broken heart! Now, the previous sentence may not be correct technically, but what the hell, it’s true anyways. There is no one more miserable than someone who has had a heartbreak recently. And it goes for guys as well as girls equally. Having my [...]
P.S. I Love You
Posted by Manjil P. Saikia in Book Club, Issue 12, Issues, Sections, Type 2, Vol. II on 15. Jun, 2011 | 2 Comments
Book: PS, I Love You Author: Cecelia Ahern ISBN: 0007270100 ISBN-13: 9780007270101, 978-0007270101 Binding: Paperback Publishing Date: 2010 Publisher: Harper Collins Edition: 01 Number of Pages: 503 Language: English Format: A Rating:
When Love Ends
Posted by Manjil P. Saikia in 55 Fiction, Issue 12, Issues, Sections, Type 1, Vol. II on 15. Jun, 2011 | 4 Comments
Every good thing ends abruptly. So, this was the end of his love. He remembered the good times they had together, the times they played in the fields. Finally his mother could see this no more and asked him “When will you be normal again?” He looked at her and said “She was my dog!” [...]
Love Story: Book Review
Posted by Manjil P. Saikia in Book Club, Issue 10, Issues, Sections, Type 2, Vol. II on 15. May, 2011 | 1 Comment
Book: Love Story Author: Erich Segal, Rosemary Border (Editor) ISBN: 019479122X ISBN-13: 9780194791229, 978-0194791229 Binding: Paperback Publishing Date: 2007 Publisher: Oxford University Press Number of Pages: 80 Language: English Rating:
Jaanmoni : A Review
Posted by Manjil P. Saikia in Issue 09, Issues, Movie Desk, Sections, Type 2, Vol. II on 01. May, 2011 | 2 Comments
Language: Assamese Title: Jaanmoni Genre: Drama Director: Rajesh Bhuyan Cast: Jatin Bora, Shyamontika,Utpal Das Rating: With Bihu, there comes a multitude of Bihu song albums each bringing out a distinctive video feature film of their own. This has been the trend for almost the last half decade. But this time, the norm has been broken [...]
Despair
Posted by Manjil P. Saikia in 55 Fiction, Creative Writing, Issue 09, Issues, Sections, Type 1, Vol. II on 01. May, 2011 | 0 Comments
There are people desperate for money; desperate for food, but the worst kind are the ones desperate for love. She understood this fact late, and that cost her love. The silent tears that rolled down her cheeks couldn’t wash away her grief. Finally she told her friend, “He has a girlfriend. And it’s not me”
