'You come here as an escape from your daily routine / To see what is by many unseen / You find here things you always admired / As if …
Tag: peace
A Parched Self’s Call to Nature
A poem about seeking solace and peace in the lap of Mother nature.
How a Cross-Border Workshop With Over 60 Indian, Pakistani Journalists in Nepal Broke Barriers
Journalists at the week-long workshop discussed issues around cross-border stories and how the relations – or lack thereof – and climate changes affect these areas.
Near Dreams of a Distant Future
Fuelled by the despair caused by ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, the poet addresses the futility of war.
Fajr Has Ended
'I sit upon a cold ground with bruised cheeks... Held close is a ripped cloth, but a faith increased.'
Plead for Peace
With religion and caste-based atrocities at a surge, here is a poem pleading for love, peace and brotherhood.
The First Day After Curfew
'The peace may not be permanent, but, it's a new beginning!'
The Ticking Clock: Is My Time Running Out?
A year ago, I did not know what I wanted to do with my life. A year later, I am still not sure. The only difference is I am …
Poetry or Prose
'Do you not realise we are all on the run? Away from the reality that can’t be undone.'
A Summer Night in Delhi
A poem on the magic of listening to sufi music on a humid summer's night at 4 am.