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The Story of India’s First General Election

As India enters yet another election cycle, let’s turn back the clock and find out what happened during the inaugural general elections of 1951-52.
The Very Best of Indian Queer Literature: Entering the Maze by Krishnagopal Mallick

Let’s explore the 20th-century Kolkata, through the homoerotic gaze of Krishnagopal Mallick in his award-winning work Entering the Maze.
The Flood by TS Pillai: A Short Story in Malayalam

Let’s read “The Flood,” a short story by TS Pillai, a giant of Malayalam literature.
Manjri: A Sindhi Short Story by Lekhraj Tulsiani

Read Manjri, a popular Sindhi short story by Lekhraj Tulsiani, translated into English by MU Malkani.
Why I Am An Atheist by Bhagat Singh

Let’s find out more about Bhagat Singh and his famous essay, “Why I am an Atheist,” which he wrote in Lahore central jail.
The Whirlwind – A Punjabi Short Story by Sant Singh Sekhon

Let’s read a Punjabi short story, The Whirlwind, written by Sant Singh Sekhon.
On the Use of Language

In our rush to communicate, we frequently misuse and abuse our beautiful language, which might fuel frustration. Let’s focus on the clarity instead, which promises a better road towards calmness.
A Book of Indian Mysticism

With the help of MG Gupta’s book Indian Mysticism, let’s take a dip in the mystical realm of the Indian culture, going as far back as the Vedic times.