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.
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.
This personal reflection explores the evolving experience of motherhood—from childhood memories with one’s own mother to navigating the joys and imperfections of being a mother today. It touches on identity, independence, generational shifts, and the enduring bond between mother and child.
From celebrating Mother’s Day to reflecting on the strength of our motherland, this article delves into the many dimensions of motherhood — both personal and national. It highlights the quiet sacrifices of a mother, the nurturing presence of mother-like figures, and the united spirit of India in the face of adversity. Weaving together heartfelt memories and recent national events like Operation Sindoor, the piece invites readers to honour the values of care, resilience, and responsibility that define both a mother and the motherland.
We often think it’s the big moments that shape our lives, but sometimes, it’s the smallest sounds that leave the deepest impact. This piece is a reflection on ten simple yet powerful words and sounds—things we say, hear, or feel—that quietly define who we are and how we connect with the world around us.
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.
At his mother’s wedding reception, Ravish delivers an emotional tribute, celebrating her unconditional love, sacrifices, and strength as a single parent. On her 46th birthday, he honors her journey from motherhood to finding love again, embracing her new life with pride—while quietly missing the father he lost.
There are scents that disappear in seconds… …and then there are the ones that stay, whispering to your memory long after the moment has passed.
April is Stress Awareness Month.
Verbal abuse is a significant yet overlooked cause of stress. The Bengali series Lojja sheds light on the silent trauma inflicted by harsh words within relationships. Let’s recognize emotional scars, initiate dialogue, and #LeadWithLove—because healing begins when we validate pain and stand up against invisible abuse.
This short story serves as a reminder that men, too, can be victims of domestic abuse and emotional trauma. Burnt badly in a previous relationship an elderly man Amlan finds his true love in Rhea, a much younger woman, in his twilight years.
