Patralekha
26. Poem 'Patralekha' (Letter Writing) from the book Punascha (Again), written in 1933.
Translator's note: In this poem the poet depicts the frustration of a...
Be Prepared When a Headhunter Calls
By Pri Notowidigdo
How would you react to a call from a "headhunter," the popular name for an executive search consultant? He offers you an...
Madrassa Islamic School
By Mehru Jaffer
To mention the twin words Muslim and madrassa today is to send a chill down the spine of many. After all it...
Asha (Hope)
28. Poem 'Asha (Hope)' of the book Purabi (name of an Indian Raga played in the evening), written on board SS Andes on 19...
The Artist
4. Poem 'The Artist' - From the book 'Charrar Chhabi' (Picture in rhymes) written in 1938
Translator's Note: The number of songs composed by Tagore...
Patra
5. Poem 'Patra ' (Letter) in the book Punascha (Again). Written by Tagore in the early thirties of the twentieth Century.
Translator's note: "What is...
A Probing Mind Progresses
By D. Chandramouli
It was indeed a special privilege, for some of us, Indian expatriates in Jakarta, to have been enlightened by the discourse delivered...
Lucknow
By Mehru Jaffer
The announcement that the Gomti Express was four hours late that day was followed by a loud chorus, Oh no, not...