Waiting for Moksha
Debasis Paik’s contemplative photo-feature explores “the human desire for meaning, peace, and liberation at the final threshold of life.” Set in Mukti Bhawan, which translates to Hotel of Salvation, in Varanasi, India, it tries to capture the fragile bridge where death transitions into spiritual freedom.
Silent Circus
This photo-essay by Mona portrays the dying circus culture in India. As the applause fades, the lights get dimmer, unveiling the empty chairs. Yet the performers continue with a smile, even when they face an almost vacant hall.
The Hungry River
This photo essay by Somenath documents communities living along the Ganga river and its tributaries, as it repeatedly shifts its course. Years of erosion and sedimentation have transformed entire settlements into what are now described as “climate refugees.”
Beyond Sight
Soumayan’s photo feature offers a new way on how we see things. His work sheds light on how the world looks for those