The Night We Ate A Dragon & Other Poems
My brother was scared of the charred nostrilshe said he saw another universe insidewe made him eat it, even though he cried My grandfather
Mother, I feel like I’m in your womb again now that I’m 23
Looking back at the blurry recollections of my teenage years, I see a rage burning so red it was blue. I see juvenile hurt
From Kolkata to London: In Conversation with London’s Rising Chef, Sohini Banerjee who is Blending Bengali Tradition and Global Tastes
The creative force behind Smoke and Lime Supperclubs, Sohini Banerjee, is weaving her Bengali roots into the UK’s culinary landscape and cooking up a
France in the Films of Agnès Varda
A pioneer of the “French New Wave,” second-wave feminist and photographer, Agnès Varda’s films blurred the line between fiction and non-fiction and influenced several
Narcissus And the Echo: On Revisiting the Travesty Of AI
“…mankind, a giant loneliness strolling through an even greater loneliness.” – Negar Emrani Calls the wise man out, into the void, and his own
Shakespeare’s Lavinia
A clandestine tragedy, as I watched you sleep in some comfortable and some questionably comfortable positions while I stared at the walls half drunk.
From Kolkata to London: In Conversation with London’s Rising Chef, Sohini Banerjee who is Blending Bengali Tradition and Global Tastes
The creative force behind Smoke and Lime Supperclubs, Sohini Banerjee, is weaving her Bengali roots into the UK’s culinary landscape and cooking up a storm as a private chef, food club host, and consultant. We chat with her in this
Miss Prediction’s Terrible But Well-Meaning Astrology Advice Column*
You can subscribe to our newsletter here. Are you tired of the same old boring advice from those other astrology columns? Well, you’re in luck! Miss Prediction is here to give you some seriously terrible but well meaning advice that
Meet Prerna Jain: An Indian Trailblazer Making her Mark in STEM in America
#WomenInSTEM As a Senior Translational Scientist at Tempus Labs, Prerna is currently specializing in analyzing cancer patient data to support oncology drug development. Having worked previously as a graduate research assistant at Brown Lab, Georgia Institute of Technology, Prerna’s work
Miss Prediction’s Terrible But Well-Meaning Astrology Advice Column*
Hey blahcksheep, we’re on Substack now. Subscribe here. Are you tired of the same old boring advice from those other astrology columns? Well, you’re in luck! Miss Prediction is here to give you some seriously terrible but well meaning advice
Inside Sally Porter’s Party
Here’s a Cillian Murphy film you might’ve missed out on! Film Synopsis: Janet hosts an intimate gathering of friends in her London home to celebrate her political ascension. After her acerbic best friend and others arrive, some with dramatic news
In Conversation with Réalisateur Geordy Couturiau
Born in Belgium, Geordy Couturiau is an actor and director, known for La flûte enchantée (2022), Lucienne Eats A Car (2018) and Les Thibault (2003). His short film Lucienne dans un monde sans solitude (2021) is now streaming on Mubi.
10 Artists from LA to Watch Out For
We’re always on the lookout for emerging talent, so we’ve compiled a list of the 10 most interesting actors, directors, screenwriters and photographers from Los Angeles you need to know about. Claudio Aluzzi Claudio is a Mexican-Italian actor and artist
Secret Invasion’s Remarkable AI-Generated Opening Credits
The opening sequence receives backlash from fans, but here’s why we love it. Also, read to find out the reason behind director Ali Selim’s deliberate usage of AI for the show. Unless you’re living under a rock, chances are you
Black Mirror Season 6 Departs from its Essence, Feels Off-Brand
The show is undergoing a deliberate rebranding because technology is finally at par with Charlie Brooker’s imagination. In its first five seasons, the acclaimed anthology series Black Mirror established itself as a dystopian show set in a futuristic timeline that
5 Must-Watch Films from South Asia that Tackle Gender-based Violence
In this listicle, we present 5 remarkable South Asian films that tackle the pervasive issue of gender-based violence. From Bangladesh to Pakistan, India to Sri Lanka, these films delve deep into societal complexities, offering a transformative viewing experience that drives
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Wandering Among Clouds, Hills and Everything in Between
This personal essay “Wandering Among Clouds, Hills and Everything in Between” was rejected by Live Wire.
Chaitanya Tamhane’s Court (2014): A Postmodern Critique of the Indian Judicial System
This essay on Chaitanya Tamhane’s film ‘Court’ was published by Film Companion in September last year
Path Makers
Path Makers by The Blahcksheep is a weekly interview series featuring people that make and shape a country.
Readers’ Recommend List #2
The ‘Readers’ Recommend List’ is a community-curated listicle of must-reads, handpicked by our passionate readers. Hey there book lovers! We took to our Twitter to find out what books you’re
An Excerpt from Hidden Faces: A Compelling Non-Fiction Account of Early-Stage Recovery
Hidden Faces is a story based on real events. It follows Jasmine through her journey after a suicide attempt and the death of her friend. Falling into substance abuse, her
Grazing Corner
Showcasing first time writers and fellow blahcksheep whose nouveau ideas need to be herd.
Who Am I? Bloom and Thorns
Who am I? Am I a party lover or a philosopher?A painter one day, a writer on others.Am I a reader
The Generation That Is
We’re a generationWhose palms wear skins of gadgets,Leaving eroding imprintsOf crumbling creativityBlotted in stains ofVenom- black blood; We’re a generationThat
What’s Love Gone Wrong: An Analysis of Amrita Pritam’s Poem ‘Ajj Aakhan Waaris Shah Nu’
A story of love torn apart by wars between nations, or stories of gut-wrenching pain. It probably seems easier to
Investigating the Mad Woman Trope in Anvita Dutt’s Film Qala
Anvita Dutt’s directorial venture, ‘Qala,‘ is a multi-layered period film. Its beauty lies in the combination of exquisite visuals and
Because She is a Woman
Do you remember when you said,“It was her clothes”?Your daughter looked down upon herself,And mourned her beloved silk. When you
A Perfect Sunday With My Lover
A fine Sunday morning…i wake up next to you. Time has slowed down for us. We make our breakfast. Slow
Translations
Joy Goswami’s Iconic Poem ‘Premik’, Translated Into English
You can read the original poem in Bengali by Joy Goswami titled ‘প্রেমিক’ here. #Translation
मैं क्यों नहीं चाहता कि मेरी बेटी का कोई सबसे अच्छा दोस्त हो?
#Translation #Hindi You can read the original piece in English by Sangeetha Bhaskaran titled “Why
Brown and Feminist? You Must be Mindy Kaling! A Rant.
It rankles when people compare me to Mindy Kaling or Tina Fey the moment they see me. I revisited Chimamanda
The Ups and Downs of Courting Through Covid: A Personal Confession
You can also read this piece in Marathi here. There seemed to be an inexplicable tendency to deny one’s presence
Livestock
Exploring all things lifestyle.