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.
A reflective tale about memory, longing, and the quiet complexities of marriage — where the past brushes gently against the present, revealing how love, in its many forms, endures through time, restraint, and unspoken understanding.
A reflective exploration of how marriage in India has evolved from a social necessity to a personal choice, examining shifting gender roles, rising divorce rates, changing legal perspectives on alimony, and the growing emphasis on equality, respect, and individual agency in relationships.
A poignant narrative capturing the quiet aftermath of celebration, where two lives unfold amid contrast and reflection. It explores unspoken emotions, strength beneath routine, and the subtle shifts that illuminate the human spirit.
A tender reflection on how November in Patna marked both an end and a beginning — the hush after festivals, the scent of winter’s arrival, and the quiet ache of nostalgia that lingers between childhood memories and adult life’s steady rhythm.
In this edition of Tickling the Humerus, the author humourously tackles the hassles of being a parent to a cat, who thinks nothing of dragging a bird or a lizard inside the house. She recounts her experiences in cleaning up the mess and wonders if she is now fit enough to be a real-life crime cleanup specialist. It should be a cakewalk. Right?
Discover a lesser-known Goan Diwali tradition that goes far beyond lights and fireworks. This article explores how the people of Goa celebrate the festival through creativity, community, and storytelling-revealing a vibrant cultural ritual that transforms mythology into living art and marks the true spirit of Diwali in Goa.
This reflective piece explores the modern-day “Married Single Woman” phenomenon, a social reality where partnership often feels like solitude. Blending observation with empathy, it sheds light on invisible emotional labour, the toll of inequality in marriage, and the urgent need to redefine balance, care, and companionship in today’s relationships.
Patriarchy and shame often come in the way of early detection of breast cancer. And this is not limited to women; men are also deeply embarrassed by what is perceived as a women’s disease. This October, on the Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this article serves as a gentle reminder that you are never too young or too old, and it’s not just women, as we have been told, for breast cancer affects men too.
