
New Year Resolutions
A brand new year calls for keeping the past aside, forming new resolutions and striving for a better tomorrow.

A brand new year calls for keeping the past aside, forming new resolutions and striving for a better tomorrow.

Shyam writes about his journey as a transmasculine and briefly covers about the various movies showcased at the 16th Calcutta International LBTGQ+ Film Festival.

I learnt how not all Americans celebrate Christmas. I was organically and naturally ‘inoculated’ to have cultural sensitivity and to ask before assuming about someone’s faith and beliefs. My cards now simply read – Happy Holidays.

A monthly column which features soldiers who have laid down their lives in the line of duty. It also focusses on the strength and grit of their families, their parents, wives and children.

The youngsters were chirping excitedly among themselves. School holidays had started and the excitement was palpable. “So, which days are we meeting? Panchami or Shasthi?

So, this Pujo, let us pay homage to the true spirit of the Devi by facing our fears, overcoming our obstacles, and meriting our minutes to culminate in a future that fosters felicity and encourages emancipation.

I rummage through my wardrobe, a yellow sari and a blue kurta. Uff, I’m done. Just the peacock green left, I sigh victoriously “Sari or

Last year, I participated in a fashion show in October. After that experience, I
refused to be part of any such program this year. As I was twirling on stage the anchor
said, ‘Oh! She looks absolutely normal. You can never guess by looking at her.’

Rains have always attracted me. The beauty of nature appears best during the Monsoons.



