Editorial

Posted by in Editorial, Issue 18, Issues, Vol. I on 15. Sep, 2010 | 0 Comments

As the monsoon season is coming to an end, it leaves me with some very good and some not so good memories. The good memories include the moments when I enjoyed dancing in the rain. Facebook was flooded with rain poems, and I saw a host of different viewpoints regarding the rain. They were absolute [...]

The Tattoo Artist: Ripon Basak

The Tattoo Artist: Ripon Basak

Posted by in Cover Story, Fried Eye Special, Issue 18, Issues, Sections, Vol. I on 15. Sep, 2010 | 3 Comments

Ever wondered why, inspite of being almost thousands of years old, tattooing is still shrouded in enigma and is still awe-inspiring?

Certificate Course on Public Policy for Journalists

Posted by in Good News, Issue 18, Issues, Sections, Type 2, Vol. I on 15. Sep, 2010 | 0 Comments

The role of media is enormous in waging the war of ideas. Given its importance as the fourth pillar, it requires high quality of ethical and

Six things a 25 year old expat woman should never do in Afghanistan

Posted by in Issue 18, Issues, Random Take, Sections, Type 1, Vol. I on 15. Sep, 2010 | 4 Comments

*Disclaimer: This piece stereotypes Afghan men. The purpose is not to make sweeping

Bumped and Startled

Posted by in Issue 18, Issues, Random Take, Sections, Type 1, Vol. I on 15. Sep, 2010 | 1 Comment

It’s the autumn frenzy gripping everything around, and I was on my way to Jorhat

Of dreams and ambitions

Posted by in Issue 18, Issues, Miss Cellany, Sections, Type 2, Vol. I on 15. Sep, 2010 | 0 Comments

Dear diary, I was born in this world with no apparent purpose etched anywhere across my body,

Sketches by Nasreen

Sketches by Nasreen

Posted by in Fried Eye Special, Issue 18, Issues, Sections, Vol. I on 15. Sep, 2010 | 0 Comments

Aloo Masti

Aloo Masti

Posted by in Fried and Tasty, Issue 18, Issues, Sections, Type 2, Vol. I on 15. Sep, 2010 | 7 Comments

Everything You Say

Posted by in Creative Writing, Fried Guest, Issue 18, Issues, Poetry, Sections, Type 1, Vol. I on 15. Sep, 2010 | 0 Comments

You want them to lie so when they elevate their prayers you don’t have to explain

Being Human

Posted by in Creative Writing, Issue 18, Issues, Poetry, Sections, Type 1, Vol. I on 15. Sep, 2010 | 0 Comments

There was something special in his eyes The little boy who stared at me,

Krishna’s Flute

Posted by in Creative Writing, Issue 18, Issues, Poetry, Sections, Type 1, Vol. I on 15. Sep, 2010 | 0 Comments

How balmy the hymn of Krishna’s flute Thy bring out love from the hearts’ root

Walls

Posted by in 55 Fiction, Creative Writing, Issue 18, Issues, Sections, Type 1, Vol. I on 15. Sep, 2010 | 0 Comments

He looked at the screen and thought about the things he had imagined. All that remained in him was the urge to throw himself away, someplace where relationships doesn’t matter. After all he wasn’t wrong in loving her; it was she who failed to understand it. It was the society which barred and killed him.

Public ka Chooo… Ha

Posted by in Creative Writing, Fiction, Fried Guest, Issue 18, Issues, Sections, Type 1, Vol. I on 15. Sep, 2010 | 0 Comments

Hard to believe! Mr. Pugland used to work for an IT company in Delhi. He was originally from Pune but had been in Delhi for 4 years.

It’s A Woman’s World – Part I

Posted by in Fried Jukebox, Issue 18, Issues, Sections, Type 2, Vol. I on 15. Sep, 2010 | 1 Comment

Before you start thinking I am turning feminist right from the very first line, let me tell you that

Book Review: Siddhartha

Book Review: Siddhartha

Posted by in Book Club, Issue 18, Issues, Sections, Type 2, Vol. I on 15. Sep, 2010 | 3 Comments

Title: Siddhartha Author: Hermann Hesse Publisher: Simon and Schuster Rating: Is it possible to find lasting peace? “Siddhartha” by Hermann Hesse, the 1946 Literature Nobel Laureate describes

Dad finds me strange: Sonam Kapoor

Posted by in Issue 18, Issues, Movie Desk, Sections, Type 2, Vol. I on 15. Sep, 2010 | 0 Comments

Sonam Kapoor is not exactly the most dependable actress around. Her hit to flop