April is Stress Awareness Month.
Verbal abuse is a significant yet overlooked cause of stress. The Bengali series Lojja sheds light on the silent trauma inflicted by harsh words within relationships. Let’s recognize emotional scars, initiate dialogue, and #LeadWithLove—because healing begins when we validate pain and stand up against invisible abuse.
Pana Sankranti, the Odia New Year, marks new beginnings, agricultural prosperity, and the onset of summer. Celebrated with temple visits, folk dances, and the refreshing Pana drink, it symbolizes renewal and joy. Traditions like Basundhara Theki add spiritual depth, making it a festival of hope, prosperity, and cultural vibrance.
Financial freedom is crucial for women, boosting confidence, ensuring security, and strengthening decision-making power. It helps secure a stable future, contributes to economic growth, and inspires others. True empowerment comes from financial independence, allowing women to make choices, plan for the future, and live life on their own terms.
This true story highlights a family’s journey in identifying and addressing autism in their child. Early diagnosis, speech therapy, ADHD treatment, and inclusive education helped him thrive. Despite challenges, migration to the U.S. provided better support. Today, he excels in coding and sports, proving that early intervention makes a difference.
Happiness isn’t a destination but a state of being. Exploring the meaning of true happiness, this piece reflects on childhood joy, societal expectations, and the UN’s International Day of Happiness. Through self-awareness, purpose, and kindness, we can cultivate lasting happiness, embracing life with gratitude, empathy, and a sense of fulfillment.
This piece calls for breaking societal taboos and patriarchal restrictions that hinder women’s progress. It highlights issues like domestic violence, menstrual stigma, and gender-based crimes while advocating for education, financial independence, and self-awareness. True empowerment begins with a shift in mindset, fostering a world where women thrive, not just survive.
Hilsa fish (Ilish) holds a deep cultural and culinary significance for Bengalis, especially during monsoons. Whether in West Bengal or Bangladesh, this prized fish is celebrated in traditions, festivals, and diverse recipes. Despite soaring prices, Bengalis indulge in their beloved Ilish, fueling a passionate culinary rivalry between the two Bengals.
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In Aftertaste of a Half-Lived Life, Barnali Roy explores the beauty of imperfection through nine poignant short stories. Love, loss, resilience, and rediscovery intertwine as characters grapple with fractured relationships, societal judgments, and personal liberation. The book captures the essence of embracing life’s incompleteness—finding wholeness in halves, strength in vulnerability, and love in unexpected places.
A nostalgic road trip to Kolkata rekindled my love for the city’s soulful charm, rich heritage, and irresistible flavors. From Park Street’s Christmas lights to savoring iconic delicacies, every moment was a celebration. Visiting childhood haunts, temples, and Victoria Memorial reaffirmed—Kolkata isn’t just a place, it’s an emotion.
