As the world continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, Indian artists and storytellers have been capturing the human experience o...
As the world continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, Indian artists and storytellers have been capturing the human experience of these times through powerful visual stories.
In June, The Olive Ridley Collective launched Karuna Stories: Power of Gentleness and Grace, a competition for Indians to share their hopes, visions and possibilities for a post-Covid world. The open call received hundreds of entries from all over the world.
Muthhmaila by Shubhshree Mathur , written in Hindi, bagged the first prize. Chaired by animation filmmaker Suresh Eriyat, the jury said: “...[t]hrough a remarkable parable of childhood, Mathur reminds us of the small pleasures of song and play. Her story of is one of hope for ourselves and for our children – and that we may once again regain the innocence we have lost in these challenging times”.
Father, Son and the Holy Ghost by Priyankar Gupta was awarded second place and Dora ki Dori by Sheetal Paul and Ishta Kapoor, third place. The jury also awarded honourable mentions to four additional stories for their beautifully crafted narratives.
Noting that two of the three winning entries are in Hindi, the jury also said that the delicacy and eloquent use of language played a large role in their final selection. Here are the five...
