Find out how the author discovered haiku, why she enjoys it, her favourite haiku and why you should try reading haiku as well.
Find out how the author discovered haiku, why she enjoys it, her favourite haiku and why you should try reading haiku as well.
In this poem, Prarthana relates her experiences listening to her Ata’s stories (Ata means grandfather in Assamese), and if you’ve been lucky enough to grow up with your grandparents, it will surely resonate with you.
This poem, about a woman remembering her lover in the small, every-day instances of life after he moves to Guangzhou, is bound to touch the romantic in you.
Having started writing at the age of ten, this poet believes in the magic of writing. Read how writing can help give you perspective and keep you calm.
This poem started with the idea of long periods of time spent in waiting by people in love (living apart). A big part was played by a postcard from a friend in France which helped in the use of imagery. Months later, this poem was adapted to the landscapes of Ziro, Northeast India and the images of its sweeping hills and rivers that failed to fade from the poet’s mind. The poem was written in the course of one very staggered year.
Prarthana discusses why she loves poetry and what it means to her. From Rimbaud to Rilke, and Neruda to Plath, she also shares her favourite poems.
Books have the power to influence readers and to provide them with a fresh outlook on the world. In this essay, Prarthana talks about some of the the books that influenced her and compelled her to change her perspective.
Finding great books is no mean feat. Knowing where you are likely to find one certainly helps you get there faster. But what happens when you find a book at the unlikeliest of places, when you least expect to find it?
While reading books, the stories in them transport us from the world we are in, to the world within the pages of the book. Here, we explore this magical quality of books and reading.
This list contains Prarthana’s favourite mystery novels, includes some well-known titles and a few which we didn’t expect. Pick one up only if you are willing to lose a few hours of sleep as you furiously read to the end.
All readers have their favourite genres. In this essay, Prarthana discusses the mystery novel through fun anecdotes and reasons as to why this genre is so addictive.
In this essay, Prarthana discusses how reading rituals and places where books are read add to the experience of a book and invoke a feeling of nostalgia.
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