The enthusiastic duo of my son and my niece was heard making plans for Mother’s Day. They wanted to prepare … More
Author: Rashmi Bora Das
Settled in the suburbs of Atlanta, USA with a techie husband and a son following in his father's footsteps. Writing is pure therapy for me and soothes my soul. However, I pride myself mostly on being a mother which to me is the most beautiful entity on earth!
Domestic Helps: Are They The Unsung Heroes?
With COVID-19 shaking the world, our lives have changed in dramatic ways. In the midst of the pandemic that is giving birth to chaos, fear, and uncertainty, another harsh truth has come to light. It’s the unpleasant fact that we take certain people for granted: those individuals who symbolize a strong invisible force and play an important part in our lives. Social distancing is the … Continue reading Domestic Helps: Are They The Unsung Heroes?
Looking At A Rainbow of Identities During Covid-19 Lockdown
In the list of social media hashtags that have gained prominence these days, one that is globally popular is #StayHome. … More
Spring This Year Is Not The Same, But Let’s Not Lose Heart!
I placed a challenge for myself as I looked back in retrospection at how my life has run for the … More
We are from the North-East and Definitely Indians!
A heart-breaking incident from the night of March 22nd sends a chill down the spine. A girl from Manipur in … More
The Shades of Humanity in the Wake of Corona: Have We Lost All Values?
As much as it sounds like I’m playing a broken record, I’m back with a sequel to a post that … More
The Virus, the Namaste, the Humor!
The coronavirus COVID-19, declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, has taken the world by storm. It has carried … More
The Man Who Loves the “Good Earth”: A Tribute to Forest Man Jadav Payeng
My heart swelled with pride to see an announcement from Nick Low, the British High Commissioner to Kolkata. He expressed … More
It’s Much More Than a Slap: Thappad Movie Review
From the directorial brilliance of Anubhav Sinha comes Thappad, a film that raises questions about the place of women in … More
The Little Things
It started off with a powdery dust that melted even before reaching the ground. The intensity grew, and soon we … More
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