This deeply personal story challenges India’s colourism by highlighting the contradiction of worshipping dark-skinned Krishna and Jagannath while judging dark-skinned children. Through her daughter Megha’s experiences, the author reflects on inherited prejudice, motherhood, and self-acceptance, ultimately celebrating the beauty, confidence, and divinity of embracing one’s natural complexion.
Festive food is never just about eating – it carries memories, traditions, emotions, family, and the warmth of celebrations. The leftovers become a delicious reminder of moments shared with loved ones. Rather than feeling guilty about indulging, the piece encourages us to savour these little pleasures and hold onto the festival just a little longer.
The story chronicles a family’s terrifying battle with their mother’s cancer, from the despair surrounding a high-risk surgery to an unexpected encounter that led them to Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Temple. Their prayers became a source of strength and faith. Six years later, their mother thrives, transforming fear into gratitude, devotion, resilience, and grace
The Bengali tape-jama was more than a child’s summer dress – it was a beautifully practical expression of Bengal’s climate, culture and childhood. Made from breathable cotton and often adorned with delicate embroidery, it embodied comfort and simplicity. Its decline reflects changing aspirations and fashion, raising a poignant question: in embracing novelty, have we forgotten the wisdom of simplicity?
On a foggy Assamese winter morning, Pehi brings together two unlikely companions – bold, spicy duck and gentle, sweet ash gourd. Their playful banter unfolds as they simmer into a perfect curry, revealing a delightful metaphor for relationships: opposites need not compete; with patience, softness and balance, they can blend beautifully and bring out the best in each other.
The human heart possesses an astonishing, almost terrifying capacity to carry grief across decades, yet it remains extremely fragile when caught in the relentless, indifferent
The piece argues that India’s decline is not solely the fault of governments or leaders, but also of citizens who have quietly accepted corruption, injustice, poor infrastructure and moral compromise. As we celebrate 80 years of Independence, it calls for collective accountability, integrity and active citizenship rather than silence, adjustment and blame.
Chris & Martina: The Final Set is an emotional documentary portraying the legendary rivalry, friendship, and cancer battles of Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova. Their honesty, vulnerability, resilience, and determination deeply move the writer, who is herself battling cancer. Their journeys inspire her to confront despair, regain strength, and never give up.
The article reflects on aging, family responsibility, and the importance of maintaining physical fitness. It argues that health is not merely personal but affects loved ones who may eventually provide care. Preserving strength, mobility, balance, and independence is therefore an act of love, responsibility, and consideration toward family, especially in later life.
The poem celebrates India’s hard-won independence and emphasizes the responsibility of citizens to protect it. Despite differences in religion, politics, emotions and philosophies, India has survived through unity in diversity. It remembers the suffering under foreign rule and calls upon citizens to safeguard freedom, rights, dignity and national unity as India marks 80 years of independence.
