From a royal wedding in 19th-century Europe to becoming India’s favourite tea-time companion, the Marie biscuit has travelled an extraordinary journey. Created to celebrate a British-Russian royal union, this humble biscuit evolved into a symbol of comfort, nostalgia and everyday warmth, earning a permanent place beside countless cups of chai.
The pandemic left many students emotionally exhausted, isolated and overwhelmed. In this personal reflection, Sonali Swain shares how reading, writing and drawing helped her rediscover herself amid uncertainty. Through small acts of creativity and self-expression, she found healing, purpose and a renewed sense of identity during lockdown.
This review explores Mother Mary Comes to Me as a deeply personal memoir about Arundhati Roy’s complex relationship with her mother, Mary Roy. Through love, grief, feminism, and emotional conflict, the book reflects how a strong yet volatile mother shaped Roy’s identity, resilience, writing, and lifelong empathy for injustice and human struggle.
Against the backdrop of a silent desert village bound by old feuds and watchful eyes, two young hearts steal fleeting moments under the night sky. But one moonless night changes everything, leaving behind whispers, fear, and a mystery the village can never fully explain.
A heartfelt narrative exploring the invisible emotional negotiations women make while balancing caregiving, profession, and personal identity. Set against the intimate realities of motherhood and medical practice, the story reflects on responsibility, compassion, and the difficult choices that arise when duty and emotion collide unexpectedly.
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This emotional letter reflects on a mother’s lifelong sacrifices as a caregiver, wife, and homemaker, while questioning the silence and self-erasure expected from women of her generation. With love and honesty, the daughter admires her mother’s resilience but refuses to inherit the same pattern of self-neglect, urging her instead toward freedom and joy.
Motherhood is not one fixed definition. Through the stories of five women – a migrant caregiver mother, a childfree woman, a transgender caregiver, an adoptive mother, and a woman preserving her chance at motherhood — this piece challenges society’s narrow expectations and reminds us that motherhood is ultimately an act of love, care, courage, and nurturing.
A deeply reflective letter to mothers, reminding them not to lose themselves entirely in caregiving. Through concepts like Hygge, Lagom, Fika, and Sisu, it encourages self-care, balance, resilience, and reclaiming individuality. Motherhood is celebrated as beautiful, but not the sole identity a woman should live for.
This piece explores Bengal’s rich sweet heritage beyond roshogolla and mishti doi, highlighting lesser-known delicacies rooted in history, geography, and tradition. From regional specialties to GI-tagged treats, it showcases the diversity, cultural significance, and unique preparation styles that make Bengali sweets an integral and evolving part of its culinary identity.
