Holi is a celebration of colours. But why?Every year, as I see people buying packets of gulal with such excitement and children fillingtheir pichkaris with colours that may outlast the day, I find myself wondering — why colours? Why do we celebrate this festival by smearing each other with hues?The use of dry powders in …
Growing Up Between the Pages
At first, school felt a little lonely. I have always been an introvert, and actively making friends never came easily to me. Over time, I did have a few good friends, really good friends, but for the most part, I kept to myself. I was chubby as a child, and some classmates would often call …
Echoes of the 90s: A Nostalgic Reflection
Those peaceful days without cell phones, ever-buzzing notifications, and the pressure to stay connected 24×7—yes, I am talking about the 90s. A time when our eyes were more familiar with playground dust than glowing screens, and luxury meant upgrading from a landline to a cordless phone. I lived through the 90s, and for me, it …
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Makar Sankranti: A Festival Of Light, Harvest, And Hope
The new year ushers in festivities, and for many of us across India, the year truly begins with the comforting warmth of Makar Sankranti. When I was little, Sankranti meant just one thing—food. Tasty, sweet, soul-soothing food. Being a Bengali, I associated the festival with Puli Pithe more than anything else. Those soft rice dumplings …
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Educating a Girl, Educating Generations
I don’t remember how many forms I have filled out over the years.School admissions, exam registrations, scholarship portals, and college applications. Uploading documents, checking details twice, and clicking submit. For me, these were routine tasks squeezed between everyday responsibilities. For her, each form was a step closer to a life she was determined to build. …
The Unexpected Twists That Shaped My 2025
Every year carries its own surprises, but 2025 gave me two plot twists I never saw coming. Each one nudged me gently, yet powerfully, into a new version of myself. They were disguised as new opportunities and endless possibilities that I didn’t fully understand at first. But as the year draws to an end, reflection …
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Welcome, December: A Month That Feels Like a Warm Hug
December brings a soft chill to the air, one that wraps the world in a quiet stillness. I have never been a big fan of winters, I feel too cold and look like an Eskimo, but still, there’s something about this month that gently warms my heart. Maybe it’s the way the temperature drops just …
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Ageing Through Frames: A Gradual Shift in Perspective
Recently, Google Photos reminded me of pictures from my marriage seven years ago—right on cue as our anniversary approaches. I smiled at the screen, I remembered how I had posed in all possible styles, switching outfits, adjusting my dupatta, asking the photographer if the lighting was right. I had two albums made—one traditional and one …
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Where It All Began: The Inspiration Behind The Song of Our Bond
Khurda Road — the name reminds me of summer holidays, nani ghar, and the warmth of simpler times. It’s a small town in Odisha where my maternal grandmother lived. Being part of a coastal region, its air carries a gentle saltiness, the palm trees sway lazily, and the red soil glows under the sun — …
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Netflix Find: Erin Brockovich — A True Story of Grit, Grace, and Justice
I love movies adapted from real-life incidents or people. Such movies uncover brilliance and bring forgotten truths to light — stories that might have been erased by the tide of time. They make the person and their journey immortal in the hearts of those who watch. One such movie that sheds light on a woman …
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