Voices in Harmony: The Co-Authors of Melange

The anthology Melange brings together a constellation of voices, each contributing their distinct perspective to a collective celebration of poetry. This collaboration not only showcases linguistic diversity but also reflects the depth of human experience, uniting authors from varied walks of life.

Smruthi Bhandiwad draws on her love for travel and storytelling, weaving poems that capture Mumbai’s grit and the tender complexities of father–daughter bonds.

Tarannum Unnisa, a bilingual poet, blends Hindi and English to explore themes of self-worth, friendship, and purpose with disarming simplicity.

Nilambari Saurabh Khanna, with her background in psychology and teaching, offers poignant Hindi verses on memory, aging, and the fragility of relationships.

Sudhir Pratap, a student and rap music producer, channels mythological heroes, reimagining Krishna and Arjuna’s dilemmas in fiery Hindi verse.

Jiya Ansari speaks in tender tones of love, longing, and the ache of unspoken emotions, reflecting the vulnerability of youth.

Jyoti Matharu makes her debut with heartfelt Hindi poetry, drawing from personal transformation, quiet evenings, and reflections on beauty and strength.

Late. Karam Singh Rahi, a seasoned professional and Punjabi literary voice, enriches the collection with ghazals that echo timeless themes of love, betrayal, and resilience.

Dinesh Kapoor, writing as “Confused Writer K D,” draws from his life as an athlete and educator, penning poems about journeys, struggles, and the meaning of perseverance.

Dr. Chanchal Mohanty captures everyday experiences with youthful charm, writing of modern love, chaos, and the healing power of rain.

Rahul Agarwal, an engineer and businessman, brings warmth to Hindi poetry with meditations on companionship, waiting, and the quiet gratitude of living.

Dr. G. Sailaja, an accomplished academic, lends intellectual force to English verse, reflecting on antiheroes, rain, and the enduring power of words.

Taneashka Khanna, the youngest voice, writes in Hindi and English with maturity beyond her years, exploring anonymity, love, and existential longing.

Granth Sharma, engineer and teacher, contributes intimate poems on family bonds and silent struggles, infusing his writing with sincerity.

Deepa Lokhande, from Pune, enriches the anthology with Marathi verses steeped in nature, memory, and compassion for everyday lives.

Nitin S. Kulkarni and Sumati Kulkarni bring reflections on tradition and family, their poems adding layers of rootedness.

Sarup Kashyap and Saurav Raj contribute works marked by lyrical sensitivity, balancing nostalgia with fresh insights.

Krati Jain and Bhagat Singh infuse youthful energy, their poems capturing both restlessness and idealism.

Swati Srivastava and Pravin Singh Rajput complete the ensemble with verses that resonate with hope and the resilience of ordinary lives.

Together, these voices transform Melange into more than a book—it is a chorus of experiences, bridging languages and cultures. Their collective work underscores the power of collaboration in shaping contemporary Indian literature.

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