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.
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.
