relationships

Working Mothers: The Paradox of the Double Shift

Working mothers juggle two full-time roles — paid work and invisible caregiving — while battling guilt, burnout, and unrealistic expectations. With limited workplace support and unequal gender roles, their load intensifies. Support systems, flexibility, and changing attitudes help, but true balance comes from shared responsibility, empathy, and valuing every mother’s labour.

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Men

Beyond Strength: Understanding Men’s Hidden Battles 

Men are expected to be strong, responsible, and unshaken, but beneath these expectations lie silent emotional struggles. Conditioned to hide vulnerability, they carry pressure, conflict, and self-doubt without complaint. On Men’s Day, we honour their unseen battles and remind them that vulnerability, rest, and emotional honesty are human — and deeply valid.

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Love story

A Patch of Sunshine

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.

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Food

A Morning Affair: The Story of Croissant and Coffee

A charming love story unfolds in a café where proud Coffee and tender Croissant share a subtle romance. Their bond falters when flashy Donut wins Coffee’s attention, leaving Croissant heartbroken. But when a customer seeks warmth and comfort, Coffee and Croissant reunite, realizing true connection lies in quiet companionship, not glitter.

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Celebrating Sambhar And Rasam

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.

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THE MAGIC OF MARRIAGE, OR THE IGNOMINY OF ALIMONY

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.

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abuse

Blessed By Devi

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.

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A Bond Beyond Labels

Shruti, once a vibrant professional turned silenced homemaker, rediscovers herself through writing. An accidental encounter with Shivin sparks a rare, nonjudgmental friendship that empowers her. Misunderstandings force separation, but forgiveness reunites them. Their bond—deep, honest, and beyond labels—becomes her refuge, proving that true companionship transcends convention and restores lost courage.

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extramarital

When Love Feels Distant

This poignant reflection captures the ache of fading love—how emotional distance, unspoken pain, and shifting connections can cloud even the deepest bonds. Through quiet heartbreak and lingering hope, it explores the complexity of loving someone who expresses affection not in words, but in quiet gestures that still speak volumes.

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History

Fascinating History of the Term Lesbian 

The term “lesbian” traces back to the Greek island of Lesbos, home to poet Sappho, famed for expressing love between women. While male homosexuality was documented in Ancient Greece, female homoerotism gained prominence through Sappho’s verses. Over time, “lesbian” replaced “sapphist,” preserving her legacy and empowering female queer identity.

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