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writer and eternal optimist

A Cork in Time Saves Infinity

Posted on December 30, 2013 by subincontinentia

The rhythmic dipping of the oars in the Ganga was to Sunil the same as the ticking of the Grandfather Clock in her grandma’s hallway. The boat, the clock, the river—were all metaphors for time. The east bank’s eternal fires, … Continue reading →

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Will anyone take this bear home for Christmas?

Posted on December 16, 2013 by subincontinentia

I found him at the rubbish depot in my neighborhood, sitting alone in the corner of the lot. He was soggy and huge. The depot manager told me he’d been putting off taking him to the tip. “I feel like … Continue reading →

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Squirrel vs. Lamborghini

Posted on December 12, 2013 by subincontinentia

A less than sympathetic sun elbowed its way through the fog and smirked on my cheeks that were paling from too long on a rose garden bench in my local park. The roses were taking refuge in non-existence, but it … Continue reading →

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Song of the Kerala fishermen

Posted on December 3, 2013 by subincontinentia

I hunkered down on the beach trying to photograph the neon yellow crabs scuttling around in the surf. The crabs had this amusing habit of stopping dead in their tracks, eyes literally popping out of their heads, whenever I moved … Continue reading →

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The Yearning

Posted on December 3, 2013 by subincontinentia

Only those whose heart is not yet blown Have anything to fear from Winter. Do the trees clutch at their leaves When the wind blows through? This longing It is the only thing of worth This lack A treasure house … Continue reading →

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Dressing the Ganga

Posted on November 26, 2013 by subincontinentia

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Overheard: What I got

Posted on November 24, 2013 by subincontinentia

Waiting for the Number 41 to Archway. Two blokes in early 20’s dressed in sweat pants and hooded sweatshirts. BLOKE 1: Tottenham Hale. Doesn’t get much worse than this, does it? BLOKE 2: I dunno. We could be in Syria. … Continue reading →

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The Shadows of War

Posted on November 21, 2013 by subincontinentia

Kicking a stretch of dusty road Neck ablaze in the Tamil sun Bush leaves sieving luminosity Carelessly, I passed. Under every modest shadow, A million beings huddling Strangers forced to share a raft Carelessly, I passed. And as I did, … Continue reading →

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Gongylus Gongylodes!

Posted on November 17, 2013 by subincontinentia

Yes, it’s real. I had the honour of witnessing this wondrous Jabberwocky of a creature in the Auroville forest, Tamilnadu. It’s Latin name is Gongylus Gongylodes, otherwise known as a Dead Leaf Mantis or (rather poetically) the Wandering Violin Mantis. … Continue reading →

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Tipping Point: Love, booze, and climate change

Posted on November 10, 2013 by subincontinentia

‘Clomance’. Climate Change meets Romance. “The West Wing” meets “Sex in the City” – me writing my own review. “Gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love.” Albert Einstein “No. But climate change is.” Jude Windsor _______ Climate Change … Continue reading →

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