A Forgotten Land

Before I begin, let me recite an old Malayalam poem: Malarani kaadukal thingivingi Marathaka kandhiyil mungi mungi Karayum mizhiyum kavarnju minni Karayatturalasa graamabhangi – Edapally Changampuzha Krishna Pillai This was a poem which my grandparents taught me when I was a child.  Okay interesting is this famous poet’s children were …

Shallow Waters

The last time I visited The Akkulam Lake, I was unable to count the number of sea shells, unable to distinguish between the various chirps of the birds, and the shadow of the tree canopy cooled the land. My father told me that during his childhood days, this lake was …

Surrounded By Carbon?

I have always adored diamond jewellery. Something about the way it catches light and twists it imprison my eyes. And simultaneously I wonder why this allotrope of carbon is so high-priced when our primary aim is to reduce another form of carbon- carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to reduce global …