In Indian homes, domestic help wields quiet power — sashaying in late, staging surprise leaves, and dictating our daily rhythm. We pretend to be the boss, but it’s a twisted power dance of chaos, dependence, and small victories. Amid dust and drama, we juggle tantrums, budgets, and gratitude — barely holding on.
While watching Aap Jaisa Koi, I noticed something that felt both familiar and oddly hollow: the portrayal of the liberal Bengali woman. You know the
This poignant reflection captures the ache of fading love—how emotional distance, unspoken pain, and shifting connections can cloud even the deepest bonds. Through quiet heartbreak and lingering hope, it explores the complexity of loving someone who expresses affection not in words, but in quiet gestures that still speak volumes.
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.
