How I Met Him…
Thread 2: The Quiet Confusion Slowly, our words began to flow,Little talks, sweet laughs, soft and slow.He, an early bird, chasing dreams of light,I, a night owl, in the depths of night. Sometimes I’d call, my heart afloat,And he’d tease gently, with a loving note:“My mother says sleep early… no talking to pretty girls at […]
Why Today’s Youth Are Losing the Habit of Reading
Why is it that so many young people no longer enjoy reading?Not just textbooks and syllabus content, but reading anything at all. Newspapers, articles, novels, journals, even small write ups. Reading is one of the oldest ways to learn, yet today it is slowly fading from the lives of many youngsters. As a teacher, I […]
How I Met Him…
Thread 1: A Winter Morning A chilly winter morning, I hurried along,My heart in a flutter, my steps in a song.Late and anxious, my mind full of fear,“What will they say? Will anything go clear?” Then I saw him, calm and so bright,On a red Scooty, gliding like light.He was late too, yet untroubled, at […]
A Story That Changed How I See the World
When I first started reading, I mostly stuck to fiction. I would read stories by Satyajit Ray, Ruskin Bond, Tagore, Salman Rushdie, and Agatha Christie. I was drawn to crime, thrillers, and suspense; I never really thought much beyond entertainment. Then one day, I went to the library and found a book by Bama. I […]
A Bengali Daughter’s Diary
Hi, I’m Debarati Mondal, a teacher, and this is my personal space where I share everything from beauty journeys to life’s raw emotions. If you’re here again, welcome back. Today’s blog isn’t about skincare; it’s about skin-deep feelings. It’s about growing up as the only daughter in a Bengali middle-class family, something that’s equal parts […]
My Skin Has Its Own Agenda
Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, “Wait… what is this?” Hi everyone! I was supposed to talk about serious stuff like geography, history, or literature, but today we are diving into something way more exciting-my skin saga! Everyone dreams of having that perfect glass skin, and I actually had it once. For […]
The Two Faces of Diwali: Joy and Remembrance
Diwali is more than just a festival of lights. It is a time when homes glow, hearts connect, and families come together to celebrate love, joy, and togetherness. Across India, homes glow with diyas and rangolis, but celebrations vary from region to region. In Bengal, people celebrate Kali Puja to honor Maa Kali. In Melukote, […]
Akal Bodhan: When Maa Comes Home
The worship of Devi Durga in Bengal is celebrated in a very unique way. It is believed that Durga Maa comes to her home along with her four children, Ganesh, Karthik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. She stays with us for five days and then returns to Kailash. But do you know, there is another story behind […]
Where Rivers Write History: Punjab’s Story
A land takes its name from the waters that shaped it. Punjab, from panj meaning five and aab meaning water, was once home to five great rivers — Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, Chenab, and Jhelum. These rivers carried silt from the mountains, spread it across the plains, and turned the soil golden. For centuries, they were […]
Thread- 3 Strange Behavior
As soon as she landed at the airport, Kajal saw that Lata’s mother had come to pick her up. But Lata wasn’t there. Upon reaching home, Kajal ran to Lata and hugged her tightly— “Hey! Are you mad at me?” Lata didn’t say a word. “You won’t talk to me? What’s wrong?” Her mother stepped […]