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.
“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