Mélange is a celebration of artistic and literary expression. It brings together writers, poets, and thinkers whose words reflect both the diversity and unity of human emotion. Through each edition, Mélange strives to blend imagination and intellect, creating a timeless dialogue between art and the written word.
Somnath Sarkar, Editor – Mélange
Welcome to the third edition of Mélange.
Every issue of this webzine has grown out of a simple intention—to create a space where voices can meet, breathe, and find resonance. With each step, Mélange has evolved, shaped by its contributors and embraced by its readers.
Mélange remains a meeting place: where language meets language, brushstroke meets word, and reader meets creator.This edition arrives with a quieter palette. Our artist, who has always added colour and depth to these pages, could not join us this time. As a result, this issue stands on words alone—unadorned, unembellished, and entirely lexical.
Yet there is a different kind of beauty here. Without visuals to guide the eye, the spotlight falls wholly on language—on the cadence of sentences, the weight of ideas, the subtle shifts of thought. These pieces invite you to lean in a little closer, to listen more intently, and to discover how words can paint their own images when given the room to breathe.
In these pages, you will find stories, reflections, and commentaries that speak with clarity and conviction—each one a reminder that creativity does not always need colour to find its voice.
Thank you for walking with us through each phase of this journey. Your presence as a reader gives Mélange its purpose, and your engagement gives it life.
May this issue, stripped to its linguistic core, offer you something worth carrying forward.
With warmth,
Somnath Sarkar
Editor, Mélange
When we began, our dream was simple—to create a pause in the noise, a space where words and images could breathe. The journey of the first issue showed us that such spaces matter, and that creativity finds its strength in sharing.
This issue carries that spirit forward—with stories, poems, reflections, and artwork that speak in many voices, yet together form a single conversation of imagination.
Mélange remains a meeting place: where language meets language, brushstroke meets word, and reader meets creator.
May these pages invite you to linger, to listen, and to carry something of their rhythm with you even after you leave.
With warmth,
Somnath Sarkar
Editor, Mélange
Welcome to the first issue of Mélange—a space where stories, ideas, and voices come together. In a world of fast-moving messages, Mélange serves as a pause: a place to reflect, read, and rediscover the joy of expression. Here, literature from diverse traditions meets on the same platform, carrying the rhythm and richness of multiple cultures.
What makes Mélange distinctive is its multilingual spirit. By bringing together works in different languages, we celebrate the beauty of every language and show how they converse through translation, dialogue, and shared imagination.
Every issue of Mélange will bring you:
Short stories, poems, and essays.
Personal reflections and thoughtful commentaries.
Artwork and creative visuals contributed by our creators.
Conversations highlighting shared themes and new perspectives.
We invite you, dear reader, not just to read but to engage—to see how one voice echoes in another, how words and visuals open up new ways of seeing, and how creativity connects us across boundaries.
While the author contributes in their regional expression we provide you the option to translate it using Google Translator so you do not miss on the article. However, the essence may be diluted at times which we sincerely regret.This is only the beginning of our journey.
We aspire to grow into a community that celebrates diversity of language, thought, and expression—a place where every voice has room to be heard. Step in, explore, and may something here stay with you long after you close this page.
Somnath Sarkar
Editor, Mélange
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