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Fashion as I see it.- A viewpoint by Radhika Deshmukh

Posted by in Fashion & Trends, Issue 17, Vol. II on 01. Sep, 2011 | 0 Comments

The names of Jon Kortajarena, Dree Hemingway, Mark Jacobs, Patricia Gajo, Sarah Casselman, Anna Osmushkina, Christian Lacoix, Paul Frederick and other veterans will forever be etched in the minds of wide eyed and eager, adolescent students of fashion all over the world. Their passage to immortality was engraved in the golden books when they filled [...]

Poetry Corner- with love , from our fans

Posted by in Issue 17, Poetry, Type 1, Vol. II on 01. Sep, 2011 | 0 Comments

The Flight of Dreams by Priyanka Gogoi   As the shell crumbles, the roof disappears; I find myself struck by a vision, And left bewildered, in shock, perhaps choked; With eyes fixed at the unknown blue I see an eagle soaring heights, And think of my dreams that lay Dismal, drowsy, desperately schizophrenic, Behind the [...]

Editorial

Posted by in Editorial, Issue 17, Issues, Vol. I on 01. Sep, 2010 | 0 Comments

Baikunthar Pora Naami Aahila E Ram, Sudharmaar Sobhaate Roila Devata Sokole Thole Aagborhai, Basudevore Grihe Goila. (O Lord! You came down from Baikunth (Lord Vishnu’s Abode), In the Council of Gods The Gods chose you (for saving the world) And you chose Vasudeva’s Place (to be born in)) Today is Janmashtami, and it is believed [...]

Mouchaq Scholarship Test On 3rd October

Mouchaq Scholarship Test On 3rd October

Posted by in Good News, Issue 17, Issues, Sections, Type 2, Vol. I on 01. Sep, 2010 | 1 Comment

‘Mouchaq’,the popular Assamese Children’s monthly and ‘Natun Awiscar’, the popular science monthly in Assamese have organised ‘Mouchaq Scholarship Test’ on 3rd October, 2010 at 11am at various examination centres in all districts of Assam. The examination will be held for the students of four, five, six and seven standards for both Assamese and English medium [...]

The art of sound and the artist: Amrit Pritam

The art of sound and the artist: Amrit Pritam

Posted by in Cover Story, Fried Eye Special, Issue 17, Issues, Sections, Vol. I on 01. Sep, 2010 | 2 Comments

What would you do if you were asked to “see” sounds inside your head? Resist vociferously and say that sounds can only be heard and not be seen? Well then, if you are new to the concept of creating

Yamaha Asian Beats Band Competition 2010 – Guwahati Heats

Yamaha Asian Beats Band Competition 2010 – Guwahati Heats

Posted by in Fried Jukebox, Issue 17, Issues, Type 2, Vol. I on 01. Sep, 2010 | 2 Comments

Yamaha Corporation has been organising Asian Beats for a decade and have been successfully able to take amateur bands to international levels. Asian Beats is being held in India for the second time and I happened to be present in 6th and final Heats held on 21st August’ 2010 at Maniram Dewan Trade Centre, Guwahati. [...]

Social Obstacles in Childhood Dreams…

Social Obstacles in Childhood Dreams…

Posted by in Issue 17, Issues, Sections, Through the Lens, Type 1, Vol. I on 01. Sep, 2010 | 5 Comments

Childhood Addas… Yet They Enjoy Generation Bridge, Uncertainity Continues Yet….. Lost in the Future….

Marionettes

Posted by in Creative Writing, Issue 17, Issues, Poetry, Sections, Type 1, Vol. I on 01. Sep, 2010 | 0 Comments

by Sergio A. Ortiz and Arunansu Banerjee The drunken clock is broken hour crowds; room shrinks on top of its universal ashes,

Waiting for the Day to Break

Posted by in Creative Writing, Issue 17, Issues, Poetry, Sections, Type 1, Vol. I on 01. Sep, 2010 | 3 Comments

Walking through a dark alley In search of a light,

Happiness

Posted by in Creative Writing, Issue 17, Issues, Poetry, Sections, Type 1, Vol. I on 01. Sep, 2010 | 2 Comments

I still cry sometimes, rarely I still try sometimes, meekly In pursuit of that, still today In pursuit of happiness, maybe someday.

Won’t trust anyone with my kids: Kajol

Posted by in Issue 17, Issues, Movie Desk, Sections, Type 2, Vol. I on 01. Sep, 2010 | 2 Comments

That Kajol is a good actress is huge understatement. She is definitely among the best

The Gun

Posted by in 55 Fiction, Creative Writing, Issue 17, Issues, Sections, Type 1, Vol. I on 01. Sep, 2010 | 5 Comments

I was pointing the gun towards him. At point blank range, it would have taken the shit out of anybody, but he was smiling. He freed himself from all the guilt by a simple confession of mistrust. I was feeling helpless even after having the gun. Controlling the urge to kill, I let him go.

Love

Posted by in 55 Fiction, Creative Writing, Issue 17, Issues, Sections, Type 1, Vol. I on 01. Sep, 2010 | 4 Comments

It was love; he knew it had to be. He still remembered her sweet smile, the joy he got when she gave him a glance. He missed all those. Life seemed so desolate and weak. Finally there was only one conviction in his mind. He also jumped off from the balcony, just like she had.

Full Circle

Posted by in Creative Writing, Fiction, Issue 17, Issues, Sections, Type 1, Vol. I on 01. Sep, 2010 | 6 Comments

24th Aug’09 1. 45 am- Chinmay breathed his last exactly at 1.45 am. Road traffic accident. A head injury. The doctor checked his pulse once again, not because he wanted to double check but he did it as a reflex… A practiced reflex. Breaking the news to the people outside would be difficult. It always [...]

Book Review: A Beautiful Mind

Book Review: A Beautiful Mind

Posted by in Book Club, Issue 17, Issues, Sections, Type 2, Vol. I on 01. Sep, 2010 | 1 Comment

Title: A Beautiful Mind Author: Slyvia Nasar Publisher: faber and faber Price: Rs. 277.20 Rating:

An open Letter to Mr. Chief Minister

Posted by in Issue 17, Issues, Random Take, Sections, Type 1, Vol. I on 01. Sep, 2010 | 6 Comments

Dear Mr. Chief Minister, Good Evening Sir. Hope you are doing fine. It is 6.45 pm as I sit in front of my 22’’ LCD computer screen in my one BHK apartment and write to you.