A worrying civic trend is emerging in India: public discourse increasingly foregrounds religious and sectarian loyalties, while explicit expressions of attachment to the nation — such as saying “I love…
All Souls’ Day: Meaning and Significance
All Souls’ Day, observed on November 2nd, is a day of prayer and remembrance for the souls of all the faithful departed — those who have died and are believed…
Chhath Puja — A Dialogue Between the Sun and the Soul
When dawn breaks upon the quiet rivers of Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern India, you can hear a whisper older than civilization itself — the sound of devotion rising with the…
Lights-Camera-Reflection: Explore How Movies Reflect Realism
Introduction Have you ever watched a movie and thought, “That’s exactly my life on screen!”That’s the magic of Bollywood! It doesn’t just entertain; it listens, observes, and reflects the realism…
Best Cafes in Kolkata for Writers & Students
Best Cafes in Kolkata for Writers & Students | Work-Friendly & Aesthetic Spots Kolkata has always been a city of thinkers, dreamers, and storytellers. If you’re searching for the best…
Attention Is the New Currency: Why & How to Improve Focus (Your Biggest Superpower)
Picture this: you pick up your phone to check the time… and suddenly, it’s 47 minutes later, you’re knee-deep in cat videos, and somehow you know what three random strangers…
Weekend Self-Care To Recharge Your Mind and Body.
Introduction: Have you wondered why you still feel tired after the weekend? You wait all week for the weekend to arrive — dreaming of rest and freedom. But when Sunday…
My Cup of peace
I have just reached the office and am just sitting on my seat. I am breathing very fast because I am very tired. Since the lift is not working, I…
Maa Durga’s Homecoming 🔱 [Blog, Photography]
Durga Devi’s homecoming is one of the most cherished moments in the cultural and spiritual life of Bengal. It is believed that during the festival of Durga Puja, the goddess…
Tarpan: A Sacred Bengali Ritual
In Bengal, Tarpan is a highly religious rite that is done to respect and pay respect to ancestors. It is primarily observed during Pitru Paksha, the fortnight devoted to deceased…
Clothing Mill [Photography, Blog]
Inside the dimly lit vest (sando-genji) mill, the rhythm of work hums in threads and spindles. The first frame pulls us into a world where cotton spools hang like silent…
Education and Change: The Lifelong learner
Abstract Many of us might have come across some family members, friends, colleagues or any known person who has been suffering from chronic pain or a chronic disease…