A tender ode to love, memories, and Sunday rituals—where red threads tie together roses, vermilion, and Kochi pathar mangsho. As her husband retires, a simple lunch becomes symbolic. The red bag returns, now filled with memories, not office files. Nothing changes—except her wish for this Sunday to last forever.
This heartfelt reflection on World Environment Day emphasizes our deep connection with nature and urges everyday environmental responsibility. Through simple acts like seed planting, water conservation, plastic reduction, and mindful electricity use, the author highlights how individual efforts—when consistent—can contribute to a greener planet and inspire collective ecological mindfulness.
This article explores the urgent challenges to environmental sustainability and highlights inspiring global and local solutions—from dissolvable plastics to afforestation and green energy—emphasizing that small, conscious steps by individuals and communities can drive meaningful change for our planet’s future.
Two years ago, a Facebook post by The She Saga sparked a journey of rediscovery for Sonali. What began with a simple connection to the platform soon led her back to her long-lost passions—writing, sketching, and reflecting on her roots. With encouragement from her mother and the support of the TSS community, she reignited her creative spark, turning her passion into a full-time profession.
Guilt takes many forms in a mother’s journey—shaped by love, sacrifice, and the harsh gaze of societal judgment. This poem gives voice to those unspoken confessions, urging a shift from blame to empathy, and celebrating the strength behind every so-called “guilty” choice.
Unfolding Hope is a heartfelt poem capturing moments of quiet sadness and rediscovered strength. It reflects the poet’s journey through self-doubt to resilience, inspired by the joy of children at Aashiyan, the support of loved ones, and inner faith. It’s a tribute to purpose, healing, and personal growth.
For the British residing in 19th-century India, life often felt like an exile. They missed not just the comforts of home but also their familiar
This piece calls for breaking societal taboos and patriarchal restrictions that hinder women’s progress. It highlights issues like domestic violence, menstrual stigma, and gender-based crimes while advocating for education, financial independence, and self-awareness. True empowerment begins with a shift in mindset, fostering a world where women thrive, not just survive.
Memories haunt the narrator, replaying the last time they met—a silent, intense moment filled with unspoken emotions. The gaze, the surprise, the rush of feelings linger like an unfulfilled promise. As one departs into infinity, the other is left in eternal longing, bound by a love never fully expressed.
In Aftertaste of a Half-Lived Life, Barnali Roy explores the beauty of imperfection through nine poignant short stories. Love, loss, resilience, and rediscovery intertwine as characters grapple with fractured relationships, societal judgments, and personal liberation. The book captures the essence of embracing life’s incompleteness—finding wholeness in halves, strength in vulnerability, and love in unexpected places.
