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Still Not Decided

By: Sreelekha Chatterjee I’m sitting in a bus, set off to College Street, the Boi Para or the books’ lane, stocking all college and university books—rarest of the rare ones. A handful of passengers. All part of an unknown motion….

Anti-Heroine? Hmm, what’s so special about it?

The literary world has long been fascinated by the “difficult” woman. For centuries, female protagonists were expected to be paragons of virtue—the “Angel in the House.” But some of history’s most enduring characters are those who refused to fit the…

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The Flower as a Timeless Symbol in Classical Poetry

Throughout the long lineage of classical poetry—spanning ancient Greece and Rome, classical Chinese verse, Sanskrit literature, medieval Persian ghazals, and the European poetic traditions—the flower stands as one of the most enduring and multilayered symbols. Simple in form yet rich…

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Class – Komala Vilas

By: Pavle Radonić K.V. two long weeks later, according to the Chief. (Magnificent gallantry from the time equivalent to the Troubadours.) Gone quarter past 3 on another hot afternoon, busted sandal strap making it hotter. Thiru couple of days ago…

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The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Tattoo Removal

So, you’ve got a tattoo that you’re not so thrilled about anymore. Maybe it was a spur-of-the-moment decision, or perhaps your tastes have simply changed over time. Whatever the reason, you’re now considering tattoo removal. But where do you even…