The Byword/Photo Essay
Woven Memories: My Trysts With Upcycling Sarees
Sarees, the six yards of wonder, have their own enduring appeal. A collection of rare textiles boasts of some elegant, handpicked sarees that have been upcycled to suit the modern fashionista. Curated by Ina Puri.
Read more >>
Struggle Against Fate
On March 13, 2018, a fire broke out in the Elias Mollah Slum, situated next to Mirpur, one of Dhaka’s largest residential areas. The entire area, housing nearly 100 families, was razed to the ground. The Elias Mollah residents lost almost everything. In their attempt to spring back to life, with all the destruction all around, children showed the strength of human spirit
Read more >>
The weavers of Onnupuram
Onnupuram, a village in Tamil Nadu, is the hub of weavers who have perfected the craft of making handwoven silk sarees
Read more >>
Shutter Islands
Mumbai, Ganesh Chaturthi (Mumbai), Varanasi, Kolkata, Mahabalipuram and Dharavi
Read more >>
Navigating Literature: A Session On A Waterway
A session of Tata Steel Kolkata Literary Meet (TSKLM) 2016 was organised aboard the 'Riviera' on the Hooghly on a chilly evening
Read more >>