Bashari Chakraborti

Bashari Chakraborti, a finance professional, began her writing journey with her blog "bashariblog." Her debut novel won the Ukiyoto Woman Writer of the Year 2024 award. Her short stories have received multiple accolades and were published in Hammock and Out of Print blog.

Fictional Arts·Literature·Poetry

Full Circle

I used to roll my eyes at my Ma’s mood swingsWhen she would yell at me for the littlest things. You must be crazy Ma! I would laugh and jeer,Putting the fan at full speed in the dead of winter, Mamma dear!You

by Bashari Chakraborti

Fictional Arts·Literature·Poetry

Sona Bis Speaking

“Sona Bis,” they announce from the stage. My name. I think to myself. My truncated, distorted name. Like a lot of things about me. Ma nudges my arm. I take some time getting up, as I gather the end of my saree

by Bashari Chakraborti

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Bashari Chakraborti

Full Circle

Sona Bis Speaking