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8th Day

A tale of rebellion, power and self-discovery beyond Eden

Readers that only know Shinie Antony for her witty, often whimsical, pieces in the national newspapers would be amazed at her expertise in the Old Testament, Septuagint, the Hebrew Bible, the Synoptic Gospels and Apocryphal, Jewish magical and Kabbalistic sources that did not find their way into the Biblical canon, apart from her striking eloquence for female assertion and empowerment.  Her learning is combined here with an evocative and vigorous, even uncompromising, writing style.

Dizzying predictability: The American duopoly

During the election of 2016, I observed that “Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are the two most hated people in America. One of them is going to be our president.” Such is the chokehold that the Democrats and Republicans (or the “duopoly” as some call it) have on American political life. 

Heave rain due to Cyclone Dana in Kolkata

The impact of Cyclone Dana on the vast population in Sunderban in West Bengal and Kendrapara in Odisha was significantly mitigated due to the natural protective barrier provided by the mangrove forests. “Human settlements along the coast were shielded by these mangrove forests, which helped absorb the wind velocity of Cyclone Dana.

A timeless journey through lens and word

Kolkata, My Endless City is a collection of binary photographs by renowned photojournalist Rajib De. This book is an ode to the city and an archive for the future metropolitan who would like adventures in the everyday mundane.

Zoo-tifully cool

In a bid to provide relief to the creatures beat the heat, a series of innovative and thoughtful interventions have been implemented.

Unveiling the shadows

The writer's commitment to her art is evident from the outset with her choice of subject and racy style. The author has demonstrated intelligence in choosing a pertinent topic that one can relate to in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven city life.

April allegory

Well, April has descended on us, and the words return to haunt. Today I ponder the cruelty that we have let loose. Cruelty of different hues. Of the worst kind is the cruelty we have subjected nature to