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Letter/Essay
Shadows Overlap Under the Moon
A quiet mid-autumn walk with my mother reveals how time and distance reshape the bonds of family. As future journeys to far-off lands threaten to widen the space between us, her fragile yet steady hand offers a silent anchor amidst mounting grief and uncertainty. In a world defined by departure, how do we hold on to what remains before it gently fades away?
Essays
Rain, Gardens, and Memory: Reading Shirley Lim in a Changing Malaysia
When we talk about the environment in Malaysia, we usually ...
Poetry
February Window
Love crawling out of her eyes, Damping lashes against sorrow. She hauled, her swain, unknowing, And asked him, “How come weariness in February, If it belied those deceiving August eyes.”
Essays
How to Grieve Someone Who Is Still Alive
This essay explores grieving an unofficial relationship that ended without closure. The author recounts a deep bond with Dylan, which dissolved into arguments and jealousy despite romantic gestures. The story highlights key lessons: avoiding assumptions, communicating clearly, and accepting that something can be beautiful, real, and over. How do we accept that a bond was real while letting go of who they were?
Essays
I Was Not Saved. I Was Returned to Myself
"Mine. Perhaps that is what selfhood really is. Not finding yourself. Not becoming someone extraordinary. But refusing, finally, to abandon the ordinary girl inside you who always knew she deserved to exist. I don't think I was saved. I think I was returned to myself. And there is a difference. Being saved makes someone else the author of your survival."
Poetry
The True Essence of the Spirit
‘The True Essence of the Spirit’ is a philosophical poem that explores the deeper dimensions of human existence, inner consciousness, and the timeless search for meaning beyond the material world. Through reflective imagery and contemplative thought, the poem portrays the spirit as a source of wisdom, resilience, compassion, and connection with life’s greater essence.
Culture/Identity
When Kolkata Welcomes Her Daughter Home
Come September–October, Kolkata transforms to welcome Goddess Durga home. According to mythology, her modern autumn worship stems from Akal Bodhon—an untimely invocation performed by Lord Rama to seek her blessings before battling Ravana, shifting the festival from its traditional time. Did you know that this iconic autumn Durga Puja exists because of Rama’s legendary pre-war prayer?
Culture/Identity
The History of Durga Puja in Bengal
Every autumn, Bengal transforms into a vibrant celebration of Goddess Durga, an integral part of its cultural identity. However, her worship, idols, and rituals have evolved significantly across regions and history due to shifting traditions. Did this grand festival truly originate in ancient mythology, royal courts, or within the local neighborhoods that eventually made it everyone's celebration?
Lifestyle & Culture
Tuba Arif’s Story: Resilience, Global Transformation, and the Need for Collective Change
The story of Tuba Arif, a young woman from Lahore, is a testament to transformation forged in the crucible of trauma. Forced into an abusive marriage, she made the radical choice to choose herself. Supported by her family, she found healing through writing and achieved financial independence at 22. Her ascent compels us to embrace Semper Simul—to foster global support for those rewriting their destiny.
