It is with immense pride and heartfelt joy that The Rise Insight extends its warmest congratulations to SK Muskan Tabasum for the nomination of her remarkable poetry collection, “Kaliyuga On My Curls,” for the prestigious TRI Literary Awards 2025 (Season 03) under the Poetry category. This nomination is not only a celebration of Tabasum’s extraordinary literary voice but also an acknowledgment of her courage, emotional depth, and intellectual honesty in portraying the age we live in—Kaliyuga.
At a time when poetry is often reduced to ornamental expressions, SK Muskan Tabasum’s writing stands apart with purpose, boldness, and reflection. Her verses are not merely beautiful—they are brutally real, compassionately introspective, and philosophically nuanced. With Kaliyuga On My Curls, she dares to question the very framework of what we call the “dark age”—not in a mythological sense alone, but as a living, breathing reality of our times.
Why Kaliyuga On My Curls Was Chosen by TRI Literary Awards
The TRI Literary Awards seek to honor books that reflect literary brilliance, thematic originality, and transformative power—and Kaliyuga On My Curls embodies all of these with unparalleled grace.
1. A Timely and Powerful Theme:
Kaliyuga, often portrayed as an era of decline, is reimagined by Tabasum as a mirror to our collective social consciousness. Through her poetry, she provokes readers to ask difficult questions—Is Kaliyuga truly an age of spiritual decay? Or is it the most honest unveiling of human complexity? The book does not offer easy answers but invites reflection. This thematic maturity impressed the jury at TRI, making it a strong contender for the award.
2. Unfiltered Exploration of Modern Anxieties:
From the subtle politics of relationships to the overarching burden of gender roles, societal expectations, and internal conflicts, Tabasum’s poetry highlights the silent chaos we often learn to live with. Her metaphorical lens of “Social Anxiety” as a poetic theme turns the personal into the political—an essential quality that literary excellence demands.
3. Language that Resonates:
Her poetic language is not abstract for abstraction’s sake—it is accessible, contemporary, and deeply intimate. Her metaphors are living, breathing beings—shaped by real emotions, real dilemmas, and a very real desire for change. As one of her verses questions, “While looking for red flags and green flags, did you forget to look at the person?” — the line alone reflects the universal resonance and emotional sharpness that earned this book a TRI nomination.
4. A Voice of a Generation:
At just a young age, SK Muskan Tabasum has demonstrated an understanding of human psychology, trauma, societal dynamics, and healing. Her evolution from earlier works like “Breaking Out: Life from Auto Pilot Mode” to this powerful collection shows that she is not merely growing as a writer—she is emerging as a literary force. Her voice is that of today’s generation—wounded but wise, questioning but hopeful, poetic yet grounded.
5. Cultural Depth with a Contemporary Lens:
By using the culturally rich concept of the Yugas from Hindu philosophy and examining it through the lens of present-day socio-psychological realities, Tabasum successfully bridges ancient wisdom with modern unrest. This cultural-literary synergy is rare and deeply commendable.
A Rising Star in Indian Literature
Born in Burdwan, West Bengal, Muskan Tabasum’s literary journey began through school-level competitions and anthologies, but her growth has been meteoric. She does not write to impress; she writes to express the unexpressed. She represents a new era of writers who see literature as a tool for healing, awakening, and activism.
Her statement, “like the wand chooses the wizard, pen chose me,” reflects her humble submission to the art of writing. And today, with Kaliyuga On My Curls being nominated for the TRI Literary Awards, that pen has indeed carved a luminous path in Indian poetry.
Once again, heartfelt congratulations to SK Muskan Tabasum.
We at The Rise Insight are proud to celebrate your voice and your vision. May this nomination be the first of many laurels to come, and may your pen continue to script change, one verse at a time.
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