Thorns in My Quilt, was published late in 2024. It is presented in the form of a series of letters.
I have no interest in, or knowledge about, sports. I thought ‘The Day I Became a Runner’, by Sohini Chattopadhyay was not a book that
The Jewish presence in India is ancient. Jews were trading between West Asia and India since Biblical times. The Book of Kings mentions the trade
The story is narrated in the voice of Chanchal, Shalome’s brilliant monkey. It starts in 1792 in the port city of Surat, where Shalome reached
Of the three Jewish synagogues in Kolkata, the Beth El and the Maghen David synagogues have the distinction of being the only two synagogues in
At school I tucked into tiffin boxes filled with food from so many communities. I happily exchanged corn beef sandwiches for spicy Aloo Parathas. I
Barbie shot into the public consciousness just as the Second Wave of the women’s movement was galvanizing attention. Young girls did not have to only
As our planet reels from the myriad challenges posed by climate change it is important to consider how definitions of who is, and who is
These sports luminaries are unexpected crusaders in the fight against sexual harassment. Practicing their throws, literally and figuratively, they are drawing attention of the nation
Kolkata’s innumerable freshwater and salt-water bodies, if we cherish, manage, and protect, will play a vital role in mitigating our tenuous climate future These wetlands
This voyage will start from the old Fairlie Warehouse that houses an impressive collection of documents chronicling the city’s history. It will include a visit
He has created a community educational and medical haven in the heart of Tikiapara, Howrah, and mobilized a movement for social change in an extremely
Each story portrays the various challenges lesbians face in living lesbian lives, either secretly or in the open. The book gives the reader insight in
The very first story, “Does Your Cat Speak To You?” is intriguingly told in just six pages. It conveys the trauma many Hindu refugees faced
Now the pandals are ready and the atmosphere festive and kinetic. The city is abuzz with excitement about the myriad themed installations that house Maa
The Bnei Menashe consider themselves the descendants of the Biblical Menashe, son of Joseph, who they call Manmasi or Manmasia. In Manipur they are identified
