Hey everyone! They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and if that’s true, then the shots taken by our dear friend Kuntal Mukherjee are like a whole novel. Each image tells the story of two souls wrapped up in a beautiful dance of love, laughter, and unwavering support. From stolen kisses to lazy…
Tag: Photography
Being gay is my identity, and my Pronouns are my designation
Being gay is not a choice; it is a fundamental part of one’s identity. It is not a phase, a trend, or a lifestyle. It is simply who we are. It took me 30 years to come to terms with my sexuality and to accept myself for who I am, and I am not going…
Mera Satrangi Pyaar
Aaj mera pyaar aazad hain. Agar gaur se dekhu, to woh hamesha se hi aazad tha. Mere janm ke baad, Jab sabne mujhe god mein uthaya, Mere mathe ko chuma, Mujhe pyaar se gale lagaya. Woh pyaar hi to tha, Jo ek sparsh se mujhe unse ho gaya. Woh pyaar hi to tha, Jiski takat…
Tere Bagair
Dhalte hue suraj ki tapish aaj bhi mehsoos ki tere bagair, Bas ek tak takta raha use. Aaj ek aur shaam dhal rahi tere bagair, Aaj ek aur din beet raha tere bagair. Aaj yeah aakhein phir tarsi tere bagair, Aaj ek aur din jee liya tere bagair. Kabhi socha na tha ki zindagi bitegi…
Blank
The mind is blank,yet the canvas is daubed. There’s a lot written there,yet a lot left to write. I crossed miles looking for you,yet have to cross much more. The wheels got me far from everyone,yet I couldn’t get close to you. I swayed in your love,yet you couldn’t persist the thump. I am standing…
Meri Qaid
Mere purane daftar mein khirkiyan nahi thi, Thi to bas woh chaar deewarein. Subha wahan jane ke baad, Duniyan wahi simat ke reh jati. Kayi mausam aaye aur chale gaye, Un mausamon ki khabrein milti thi saame rakhe laptop se. Log apne kaanch ki khidiyon se mausam ka luft uthate, Aur daal dete uska haal…
Dwindling
When I looked through the window, I saw you. I saw you, wrecked. I gazed through your cracks. I saw you, damaged. The sublime rays falling on your body, made your dwindling evident. And then in retrospect, I saw myself. Yes, you reflected me; my soul. Yet, we both; Here, standing tall; Sturdy. The melancholy…
The Life Guard
Meet “Mr. Jogendra Behra”, yes that’s how he says his name when asked. He is the life guard of the private beach for the resort I stayed on my recent vacation. He is merely 20 years old and working to support his family. His father is a farmer and doesn’t earn much to run the…
The Sun Temple Guide
Well, this was the first ever hired guide in my life. I refrain from talking a guide and prefer reading the boards instead. However, that morning, he walked right in front of my face and even I managed to crack a good deal with him. So, there was my guide “Mr. Bideshi Swain”. Well, I…
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