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QUEER CHRONICLES – STORIES OF PRIDE AND PREJUDICE BY DR. TANUSHREE GHOSH

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  This collection of short stories by Dr. Tanushree Ghosh begins and ends as an exercise in subtlety. The themes begin on a serene note and meander onto issues that are all relatable. India has gradually progressed beyond the taboos that were linked to homosexuality and diversity in the past, beyond the criminalisation of the same, though there is room for more scope. There are still myriad people who have not yet opened their minds to these ideas.  Misconceptions still prevail, and the author tries to hint at them through her narratives. Sensitive, caring men exist, and they need not be gay. Since when have qualities like kindness and tenderness been associated with being gay? Likewise, group sports like men's hockey have always been perceived as macho sports. Women hockey players also are aggressive, and it was a chance statement in the movie 'Chak De' that gave birth to the story titled ‘Hamaari Hockey Mein’. A main character opines, "Persecution is terrible. Th...
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POETRY – THE BEST WORDS IN THE BEST ORDER

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In 2021, I took part in the Blogchatter A2Z Challenge and later brought out an eBook titled ‘Poetry – The Best Words in the Best Order’.  BLURB: The magic of poetry can never be denied, be it in any country or any language. It is the music of the soul. Samuel Taylor Coleridge defined it thus: Poetry: The Best Words in the Best Order." What better title could there be for a volume that eulogizes poetry, and waxes eloquent about classic poems with a wealth of meaning within?  THE CONTENTS: Have you ever imagined delving into a treasure trove to pick out little gems glittering on the surface of your palm? That is how I felt when I began to sift through the classic poems over the ages. My favourites were all going into the mix. Unsplash Image  A.   ABOU BEN ADHEM BY LEIGH HUNT B.    BECAUSE I COULD NOT STOP FOR DEATH BY EMILY DICKENSON C.    CLOUDS AND WAVES BY RABINDRANATH TAGORE D.   DO NOT GO GENTLE INTO THAT GOOD NIGHT BY DYLAN THOMA...
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