childhood
Chocobar Evenings
Barring the months of December and January, Calcutta was rather warm, especially in April and May. Now, of course, the weather is quite confounding, having
Barring the months of December and January, Calcutta was rather warm, especially in April and May. Now, of course, the weather is quite confounding, having
A daughter reflects on the profound life lessons inherited from her father—Baba—whose quiet strength, romantic heart, and unwavering forgiveness shaped her deeply. Through smiles, silence, gratitude, and resilience, he taught her to stay afloat in life. Though difficult to emulate fully, his legacy continues to guide and inspire her.
Monsoons in Bengal were more than just a season—they were magic woven into memories. From childhood joys of walking barefoot in waterlogged streets, sailing paper boats, and listening to ghost stories during power cuts, to savoring khichuri with Hilsa, these rains shaped a sensory-rich, soul-deep nostalgia that still lingers.
A hilarious satire on the obsession with Western etiquette, this piece mocks the absurdity of overrefined manners infiltrating everyday Indian life. From peeling bananas with cutlery to closing doors “gracefully,” the narrator humorously chronicles her descent into decorum overload—only to reject it all and embrace unapologetic desi authenticity.
A deeply personal narrative that traces the quiet rhythms of memory, grief, and unexpected strength. Set across decades, it reflects on family, changing roles, and the silent impact of one man’s presence in a woman’s life.
Two years ago, a Facebook post by The She Saga sparked a journey of rediscovery for Sonali. What began with a simple connection to the platform soon led her back to her long-lost passions—writing, sketching, and reflecting on her roots. With encouragement from her mother and the support of the TSS community, she reignited her creative spark, turning her passion into a full-time profession.
We often think it’s the big moments that shape our lives, but sometimes, it’s the smallest sounds that leave the deepest impact. This piece is a reflection on ten simple yet powerful words and sounds—things we say, hear, or feel—that quietly define who we are and how we connect with the world around us.
As The She Saga completes a decade of empowering women, we look back not just at the journeys we’ve shared but also at the stories that have inspired us along the way. These ten films, each unique in voice and message, reflect the very essence of TSS—resilience, sisterhood, self-love, and the courage to break free
This short story serves as a reminder that men, too, can be victims of domestic abuse and emotional trauma. Burnt badly in a previous relationship an elderly man Amlan finds his true love in Rhea, a much younger woman, in his twilight years.
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.
