Welcome to the website of Mosaic, the annually published magazine of the Department of English, Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi
Principal’s Address
Prof. C. Sheela Reddy
Even as pandemic clouds darken the atmosphere, the unstinting efforts of dedicated students shine through. One such effort is the Mosaic, the English Department Magazine. Having seen several copies of past editions of the magazine lining the Principal’s office, it is with pleasure that I recognize the 2021 Mosaic as a worthy publication. It is creative, innovative, insightful and enthuses the reader. I wholeheartedly appreciate the dynamic spirit and efforts of all the students and teachers involved in bringing out the magazine. I congratulate the Editorial Team on the achievement and my best wishes in all your future endeavors.
-Prof. C. Sheela Reddy
Principal, Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi
Note from the Convenor
Prof. Dr. Meenakshi Bharat
Many congratulations to Team Mosaic for managing to put together a creative, variegated fare in Covid-constrained circumstances. Over the years, the Mosaic has evolved and changed shape and thrust. The demands of this year has given birth to an entirely new entity. Making a digitally responsive e-Magazine is a demanding task—a task admirably accomplished by the Team.
I look forward to reading the entire issue closely and to many more such achievements. Vive le Mosaic!
–Prof. Dr. Meenakshi Bharat , Associate Professor, Department of English, Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi
Note from the Editor
Samik Chakraborty
In its first digital avatar, Mosaic seeks to testify how literature and art transcends disciplines, dismantles hierarchies, removes barriers and connects us all. The magazine brings about and showcases the creative capabilities of the students of Sri Venkateswara College from across disciplines like the Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences and Commerce.
It is very difficult to disagree with Keats when he says “A thing of beauty is a joy forever” as we always seek refuge in ‘things of beauty’ at the end of a long, tiring day. As the pandemic raged, the world was stealthily engulfed by clouds of darkness and we became islands; lonely, distant and disconnected, the words of Keats offered a potent remedy.
We realised that extraordinary times call for novel actions and we chose this endeavour powered by the magic of words, charged with the collaborative efforts that would surely lead us to the road of joy. This cure, seasoned with the love, will surely give the readers a dose of beauty that they seek to distract themselves with.
My heartfelt thanks to our Convenor and Staff Advisor, Prof. Dr. Meenakshi Bharat who unlocked the bridge of words and imagination for us in these troubled times. Her steady guidance, advice and creative insights released us from our holed up existence, brought us together, gave us a sense of purpose and much needed direction in Corona times. Without her support Mosaic’s transition to the digital platform would have been extremely tiring and difficult.
This edition of Mosaic seeks to capture various shades of human emotions and understand what makes us humane through the creative word. Varied possibilities, a polyphony of voices and experiences are presented as a mosaic on the common plane of humaneness.
I sincerely thank each and every person who sent in their entries Mosaic is truly enriched by your contributions. I sincerely request you all to never stop writing. Eagerly looking forward to read your work in future.
Cheers to the Editorial Board that worked as a team via online platforms to ensure Mosaic’s timely release. You all were truly amazing, learnt a lot from you all.
I heartily welcome our readers to the 2020-21 digital edition of Mosaic on behalf of the Editorial Team. I hope you will find joy that you are looking for in the pages of our magazine. Your pleasure marks the success of our efforts.
Do share our magazine with your loved ones if it offers the remedies it promises.
Stay Happy, Stay Safe
Best Wishes
–Samik Chakraborty,
Editor-in-Chief, Mosaic.
B. A. (Hons) English, Semester VI
(Batch: 2018-21)
Mosaic SVC 