Returning to India from the comfort of the USA seemed like a reckless mistake, judged by many and doubted by herself. Yet from that uncertain leap grew The She Saga, Aashiyan, Veda’s, purpose, and independence. What looked like a bad decision quietly unfolded into a deeply rooted, meaningful life.
This piece reflects on how earlier generations learned respect and acceptance toward imperfect parents, without labeling them as toxic. Today, therapy culture and social media often encourage blame over balance. While boundaries matter, healing must also include accountability, maturity, and understanding parents as flawed humans doing their best.
Turning twenty-five meant standing at the edge of change – marriage, leaving home, and learning to grow. Amid love, fear, hope, and loss, she discovered that home doesn’t disappear; it travels with us. With courage and trembling faith, she stepped forward, carrying her parents, her past, and herself into a new life.
Under Chalk and Cheese from TSS, here’s the first piece—a review of Sarzameen in our new sub-column Spoiler Alert. Honest takes, no frills.
The story of Aruna Shanbaug, a nurse left in a vegetative state after a brutal attack in 1973, highlights the care and sisterhood shown by nurses who tended to her for 43 years. Pinki Virani’s advocacy for passive euthanasia eventually changed India’s legal stance on euthanasia, marking Aruna’s enduring legacy.
The article reflects on Durga Pujo 2024, exploring how art in Kolkata is used to raise awareness about crime against women. Amidst celebrations, there is a somber mood as artists and citizens protest through installations, seeking justice and invoking Durga’s power to combat societal evils.
Featuring the best articles of 2023
August was about celebrating the various nuances of Freedom. It’s not about what we can do. It’s about who we are and celebrating it freely.
The Kotpad sari is one of the tribal weaves which is facing grave crisis today. Simple, organic and eco-friendly, its a treasure of the state.
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