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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Scrolling Through Half-Truths
There’s something I’ve been feeling for a while now. And today, I want to write—not to inform, not to teach—but to express. The real problem today isn’t just the noise—it’s the silence. The silence of understanding, of truly listening. Everyone’s quick to speak, to offer advice, to tell you how to fix your life. But […]
In Between Cultures: Are We Forgetting Ourselves?
A heartfelt reflection on identity, tradition, and the courage to be ourselves in a world constantly trying to shape us. Who are we, really?It’s not a loud question. It doesn’t scream or demand an answer in public.It arrives quietly—when you’re alone. When you’re removing your bindi in front of a mirror after a work meeting. […]