Being the eldest in my family, I’ve grown up hearing the words “Toi dangor nohoye” or “Tui boro na”—meaning “Aren’t you the eldest?” It was a constant reminder to be more giving, whether it was sharing chocolates, letting my siblings…
Being the eldest in my family, I’ve grown up hearing the words “Toi dangor nohoye” or “Tui boro na”—meaning “Aren’t you the eldest?” It was a constant reminder to be more giving, whether it was sharing chocolates, letting my siblings…
As I watched another scooter pass us, with what seemed to be a swan on wheels, my curiosity piqued as to what the occasion was. Everyone seemed to be rushing as if preparing for a grand event. I called one…
My childhood summers are filled with happy memories of Jhulan Pujo, a festival that felt less like a ritual imposed by elders and more like a play day. We were tasked with gently swinging Radha and Krishna on their decorated…
My childhood in Assam is graced by the joyous celebration of Tuloni Biya (also known as Xoru Biya, Nua-tuloni, or Santi Biya) – a ceremony marking the beginning of a girl’s menstrual cycle. This cherished memory, shared with my mother…
They say our childhood memories shapes the way you see the world? Well, mine was painted in the deep greens of Assam’s hills, the golden glow of temple bells, and the sweet, sticky taste of Kamakhya’s Peda (traditional Indian sweet…
They say when women gather to support each other, something quiet yet extraordinary takes root. I’ve been lucky enough to witness this extraordinary magic—stories written not only on palm leaves but in the calloused, hopeful hands of artisans in Odisha’s…
Imagine the scene: Lord Rama, gracing the holy Ekamra Kshetra (Bhubaneswar) on his birthday. His host, the revered Lord Lingaraj, welcomes him with open arms, ensuring his comfort and orchestrating a grand celebration. This divine encounter, etched in history, is…
On our road trip into the heart of Odisha to rediscover the rich heritage of handicrafts and textiles, we observed that many of the handicraft clusters had slowly disappeared. Our search for the last betel nut toy makers led us…
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