March 2026 feels nothing short of surreal. Life handed me its greatest gift on 18th March, when I stepped into motherhood. And just a week later came a moment every journalist dreams of, winning a #RamnathGoenkaAward, and I was fortunate to receive not one but two in a single edition, something I’m still trying to take in. I was honoured in Investigative Reporting for Operation Illegals, a story that brought to light the journeys of illegal migrants risking their lives to cross the Indo-Bangladesh border in search of stability. I was also recognised in Civic Journalism for our report on how unregulated water usage in Bawana is deepening Delhi’s water crisis. I’m deeply grateful to the #IndiaTodayGroup & my editors, who constantly push me to dig deeper and tell stories that many would rather keep buried. For now, I’ll be taking a short pause, to celebrate, to soak it all in, and to nurture my life’s greatest award, my baby girl. But I’ll be back soon, with renewed purpose and responsibility. Because beyond any award, I owe it to my country and its people to keep telling stories that truly matter. ✨

People are finally acknowledging Behala as proper Kolkata! 🫣 This holier-than-thou attitude about Bengal needs to be put to rest. Multiple instances of moral policing have been reported across the state before, & it continues to this day. It’s time for a little memory refresh?

Please listen to @DelhiPolice Say no to noisy crackers. Loud celebrations during Durga Puja caused disturbance to some. So, here’s hoping we can have a lit Diwali too, full of lights, but minus the noise. 🪔✨

For the first time, Durga Puja was celebrated with proper rituals and without fear. Truly historic times!

Too much truth for one post! 🫣

Shubho Bijoya, from my home to yours. May Maa’s blessings stay with you until we meet again. আবার এসো মা। 🪷

Thanks for clarifying your stand on what qualifies as noise pollution. Will make sure my dog is saved from noise-crackers this Diwali! 🙏