A humorous, nostalgic take on Bengal’s iconic bitter dish, shukto, this piece turns a simple recipe into a dramatic rant. The writer personifies the vegetables, mocks the bittersweet flavours, and reflects on childhood torture turning into adult comfort, celebrating how this quirky dish mirrors the contradictions of Bengali life.
Men are expected to be strong, responsible, and unshaken, but beneath these expectations lie silent emotional struggles. Conditioned to hide vulnerability, they carry pressure, conflict, and self-doubt without complaint. On Men’s Day, we honour their unseen battles and remind them that vulnerability, rest, and emotional honesty are human — and deeply valid.
The morning after Diwali brings quiet exhaustion, but a small act of kindness transforms it. A delivery boy humbly asks for extra sweets for his family, and the house help selflessly gifts him a new kurta meant for her brother. Her generosity reveals the true spirit of Diwali—compassion, humanity, and heartfelt giving.
A reflective journey through struggle and longing, the poem follows a narrator moving through a chaotic procession, burdened by pain, doubt, and hope. Despite suffering and inner turmoil, they continue toward the divine, realizing that the difficult path itself leads to clarity, resilience, and the final moment of spiritual fulfillment.
Beneath the roar of Mumbai’s traffic, under the shadow of a flyover, a woman stitches her life together with kohl, cream, and small acts of love. In the dust and diesel, she finds her own stubborn patch of sunrise.
Lung Cancer Awareness Month urges us to recognise rising global and Indian lung cancer rates driven by smoking, pollution, and environmental risks. With Delhi’s hazardous AQI highlighting the crisis, the article stresses prevention, cleaner air, and early detection. Awareness becomes a responsibility—our choices today shape the quality of every future breath.
After Delhi’s first showers, a fresh samosa and a tangy chutney fall into their familiar, playful banter at Sharmaji’s tea stall. Though different in texture and temperament, they realise they’re incomplete without each other. Briefly united on every plate, they create magic—an eternal, irresistible pairing savoured in countless memories.
At a bustling wedding feast, Chutney and Papad lament being placed last, doubting their importance. Through banter, reassurance, and a mischievous act of revenge, they rediscover their value. When guests return to them for relief and flavour, the duo proudly embraces their irreplaceable role as the perfect, inseparable pair.
In Pause to Ponder with Promita – Follow the Map…That Leads to You!, the author reflects on how movies, travel, and fleeting moments can mirror life’s deeper quests for meaning. Blending cinematic inspiration with introspective musings, she invites readers to pause, embrace spontaneity, and rediscover the journey that leads within.
An encounter with Nepal’s Kumari makes the author delve deep into the ancient tradition. She explores the contradictions – an isolated child revered as a divine vessel of Devi Taleju Bhawani, chosen through ancient, terrifying trials. The article examines the stringent rules, the powerful omens her smallest actions predict, and the challenges of her temporary reign and difficult transition back to ordinary life.
