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A Gatsby Never Gives Up

If there is one thing of which I can be certain, it is that a Gatsby never gives up. Never. Even if it seems like there is no hope left. I was fired from my fifth job since I graduated college. I was told… Continue Reading “A Gatsby Never Gives Up”

A LETTER FROM THE FUTURE

Dear me, I will not ask you how you are for I already know that you live in a dystopian world where the interactions with fellow human beings are limited to the virtual world, bits of paper have more currency than love and the… Continue Reading “A LETTER FROM THE FUTURE”

How to Make: Glitch Art

The other day, I came across a new style of art, called ‘glitch art’. I decided to try my hand at it, and immediately fell in love! Not only is it fun to make and aesthetically pleasing to look at, it is also easy… Continue Reading “How to Make: Glitch Art”

Back To the future

I walked into the portal. My best friend had been working on the time machine for many years. And now that she had finally completed the prototype, I, James Sturrock, as her best friend, was about to test it. “Be careful James,” said Olivia.… Continue Reading “Back To the future”

An Interview With Anurupa Roy of Katkatha

When you think of what you want to be in life chances are the usual suspects pop into your mind. Lawyer, Engineer or doctor perhaps? But what if you want to do something which is different, off beat, out of the box. Something which… Continue Reading “An Interview With Anurupa Roy of Katkatha”

Welcome!

Hello everyone! My name is Nayantara but you can call me the Artful Writer. No, I am not bragging about my writing skills. I call myself the Artful Writer simply because I love both art and writing. It is also a little spin on one… Continue Reading “Welcome!”

The Ballad of songbirds and snakes : A review

Ambition will fuel him. Competition will drive him. But power has its price. ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ by Suzanne Collins was arguably the most-anticipated book of 2020. Fans of ‘the Hunger Games’ have been waiting for a prequel to the best-selling series… Continue Reading “The Ballad of songbirds and snakes : A review”

A story box performance

Last week I had the privilege of attending a story box workshop with one of the best known puppeteers in India. Anurupa Roy. The project was to “make magic out of the mundane” Using only things we had lying around the house. We had… Continue Reading “A story box performance”

If no one heeds your call, walk alone

In India’s darkest hour, when brother killed brother on the street,The Mahatma’s belief in ahimsa, faced the biggest challenge it could meet. “I will not accept failure,” said he. “If needed, I’d rather choose death.”“Violence, I will conquer with love, or keep trying till… Continue Reading “If no one heeds your call, walk alone”