On the eve of her child marriage, young Pakhi shares a tender kitchen moment with her widowed grandmother. Amid societal cruelty, love, longing, and survival lessons unfold through cooking. A forbidden fish head added to vegetables becomes an act of rebellion, awakening suppressed desires and silent tears.
Turning twenty-five meant standing at the edge of change – marriage, leaving home, and learning to grow. Amid love, fear, hope, and loss, she discovered that home doesn’t disappear; it travels with us. With courage and trembling faith, she stepped forward, carrying her parents, her past, and herself into a new life.
A personal reflection on everyday misogyny, consent, and misplaced progressiveness—revisiting a conversation that revealed how deeply patriarchy survives beneath the mask of modern thinking.
A powerful reflection on married women reclaiming strength, identity, and sisterhood—where the gym becomes a sanctuary for healing, confidence, and choosing oneself without guilt.
A reflective personal essay on healing, resilience, and self-reinvention—tracing how loss, mental health, and choice reshape identity, purpose, and the courage to live life on one’s own terms.
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.
Locating a paper is as easy as strolling in a park. Right? But when it is a Jurassic Park, it turns into a hellish experience. Using deadpan humour, the author recalls her difficulty in searching for something as insignificant as a photocopy from a pile of stuff (as Miranda Priestly would say).
Art shapes life, but unchecked influences—like films glorifying bullying or “coolness”—can harm children. Mindful parenting is key: guiding kids toward empathy, integrity, and self-worth rather than shallow popularity. True strength lies in authenticity, not domination. As Rufus Wainwright says, “Being uncool is the coolest you can be.
Nadia Hashimi’s A House Without Windows powerfully portrays Zeba, a woman accused of murdering her husband in Afghanistan. Through prison life, sisterhood, and a flawed justice system, the book reveals how women are condemned more for moral transgressions than crimes. A poignant, gripping novel, it celebrates resilience amidst oppression.
Menstrual products have evolved from ancient makeshift solutions like papyrus and rabbit fur to modern innovations like pads, tampons, and sustainable options. Cultural taboos, hygiene awareness, and technological advances have shaped this journey. Today, menstrual care embraces comfort, discretion, and eco-consciousness, reflecting progress in health, gender norms, and societal attitudes.
