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.
This piece explores the ancient festival of Chhath – a celebration of the Sun, simplicity, and spiritual endurance. From its Vedic roots to its modern-day observance across India and the diaspora, it highlights how faith, nature, and community intertwine in one of the subcontinent’s oldest and most eco-conscious traditions.
As Bengal celebrated Mahalaya, Assam mourned the death of beloved singer Zubeen Garg. His tragic passing on September 19, 2025, created a stark contrast between festive joy and deep sorrow. For the author, his music, especially “Baro mashey tero phool phutey,” was a catalyst for personal liberation.
Set against political turmoil in Nepal, Remembering A Mahalaya of the Past reflects on a Bengali mother’s nostalgia for Mahalaya traditions and the fading legacy of Chandipath. Amid grief, loss, and generational gaps, she finds solace in autumn’s arrival and Durga’s symbolic return, embracing Mahalaya as both remembrance and renewal.
Despite progress, gender bias still haunts girls in sports, as seen in a young cricketer’s daily struggles. Idolizing Smriti Mandhana, she faces stereotyping and ignorance. A powerful ad and the upcoming ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 highlight changing tides. It’s time we support women’s cricket as passionately as men’s.
