• English - Travel

    A Foreigner’s Durga Puja Journey in Kolkata

    September 22, 2025 - By 

    Sujoy Roy Chowdhury Chapter 1: Arrival in the City of Joy Alex stepped off the plane at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport with a sense of excitement buzzing inside him. He had read countless travel blogs about Kolkata’s Durga Puja, but nothing could have prepared him for the sight that greeted him the moment he arrived. The terminal itself was decorated with banners showcasing the festival—bright reds, golds, and oranges, images of the goddess Durga in all her glory, and the words “Welcome to the City of Joy” beaming from every corner. Outside the airport, the humid October air…

  • English - Romance

    Echoes of the Awadhi Heart

    July 11, 2025 - By 

    Aaradhya Kapoor 1 Ayesha sat in the corner of her room, the delicate fabric of her Chikan kurta rustling as she moved. The dim light of the evening cast a warm glow over the room, where she practiced the intricate footwork of Kathak, her passion, and secret. The rhythmic clinking of the ghungroos around her ankles blended with the soft melody of a classical raag playing in the background. She had always been drawn to the graceful movements, the fluidity of Kathak, which spoke to her soul in a language her heart understood better than any words could. Yet, this…