Writing poetry has always been a part of our culture; what has changed is that it is no more a solitary activity but a group one. People are not satisfied by just writing poetry, they also want to recite it. And poetry festivals, slams and reading sessions give them just that chance. Jaydeep Sarangi, principal of New Alipore College and the man behind the poetry festival, tells YOU, “Writing poetry in Indian English is a trend among the young these days. But poetry festivals should not only be about English poetry, feels Sarangi.

Source: The Telegraph May 28, 2019 05:37 UTC