Madhu Sriwastav

Madhu Sriwastav is a Kolkata-based academic, poet, short story writer, reviewer and translator. Her poems have been published and anthologised in National and International journals and magazines, both online and in print. Her debut book of poems, Trips Climbs Circles, has received rave reviews. She received the Jury Award 2022 in the Panorama International Literature Festival. Her latest book is a translation of Chitra Mudgal’s award-winning novel, Post Box No.203, Nala Sopara, by Sahitya Akademi.

October 31, 2023
Madhu Sriwastav
Poem

Embracing the Universe: The Journey of the Departed

Madhu’s reflective poem explores the transition from day to night, comparing it to the fleeting nature of life, exclusively for Different Truths. Birds fly silently crows gather on water...

October 7, 2023
Madhu Sriwastav
Poem

Unveiling Reality: Nature’s Intervention vs. Medical Lies

Madhu’s poem explores the complex relationship between life and death, highlighting the complexities of medical interventions and technology, exclusively for Different Truths. Blood trickled down the nose mouth twisted...

September 22, 2023
Madhu Sriwastav
Poem

A Taste of Love: Recreating Mom’s Tangy Mishmash Recipe

Madhu’s evocative poem, featuring karela and palak, evokes bittersweet nostalgia for a mother’s cooking, a unique experience, exclusively for Different Truths. Cooking karela with palak and veggies your signature...

August 28, 2023
Madhu Sriwastav
Poem

A Drug Called Hope

This introspective poem, by Madhu, explores the decision between acceptance and hope in adversity, exclusively for Different Truths. Hope for the best or accept defeat Which is better? Acceptance...

Embracing the Universe: The Journey of the Departed

Unveiling Reality: Nature’s Intervention vs. Medical Lies

A Taste of Love: Recreating Mom’s Tangy Mishmash Recipe

A Drug Called Hope

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