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The Mind Creative Nov 2013 CONTRIBUTORS Manisha Jolie Amin is a Sydney based writer who has recently published her first novel Dancing to the Flute. She talks to TMC about herself, her book and her inspirations Prabhjot Saini started writing professionally two years ago and since then has produced prodigious amounts of writings covering a whole range of subjects and styles that includes fiction, travelogues, inspirational articles, fashion and technical articles. She has, in the past, written for the Print and Femina magazines in India. Rajiv Rattan is a radiologist by profession and confesses that since the time he was bitten by that incurable “creative bug”, he has been dabbling in poetry. In his own words, “inspiration also sometimes decides to descend in the form of painting, sketching and photography. Story writing, play writing, directing and acting in plays is something that makes me me feel alive.” Rajiv’s poems make have been included in this issue’s debut feature “The Poet’s Corner”. Indrani Kakoty is a gifted musician and singer. Groomed in both these arts, Indrani features in the first edition of the “TMC - Quest For Excellence” series. She is a very versatile artist and excels in many forms and styles of painting. 4