Tina Jose When I was six, the third baby in our family was born. Although it was a happy occasion, certain birth-related issues meant that he required extra care for most of his life. This also meant that I was soon left to my own devices. It was the 80s in the UAE, a strange … Continue reading Barbie, the Refuge
Stories That Raised Me: Growing up in the Magic of Storytelling
Krishna Pillai Good stories have a captivating beginning. My introduction to the world of stories was nothing short of captivating. Where do you think we started this business of storytelling? I like to think that one fine evening, after a long and hard day of hunting, people gathered around the crackling fire, and as they … Continue reading Stories That Raised Me: Growing up in the Magic of Storytelling
Reading Fantasy Is Way Easier Than Writing About It
Shreya Prasad Childhood is a magical time filled with stories of fairies, goblins, quests and adventure. Perhaps it is because the fantastic reach of magic helps a child comprehend the unfamiliar. But mostly, it is because fantasy is fun. It is the power to see the world not as it is but as it can … Continue reading Reading Fantasy Is Way Easier Than Writing About It