grief and loss

#Perspective / How AI is changing the way we grieve loved ones

AI-generated avatars help people cope with grief by recreating late loved ones through photos and chatbots, but experts warn this technology may prolong mourning, cause cognitive dissonance, and raise ethical concerns about consent and privacy.

#Perspective / Coping with grief: How a nation heals after a tragedy

The Milestone school plane crash shattered lives across Dhaka, exposing deep communal grief. Experts stress compassionate, honest conversations and mental health support for healing, especially for children, as Bangladesh confronts trauma with empathy and resilience.

#Perspective / No songs this year: When Kolkata’s spirit pauses for Durga Pujo

This year, Kolkata's Puja will be solemn, omitting traditional festivities and community gatherings due to a recent heinous crime. The focus shifts to hope for justice and safer days, reflecting the festival's true spirit amid ongoing grief.

CREATIVE NONFICTION / The tall and short of it

It feels like only two days ago that my dadu was still here, worrying I’d always be too short like her.

Asif Islam’s ‘Nirvana’ trailer stuns with its silent storytelling

The much-anticipated trailer for "Nirvana", a haunting black-and-white film, has finally dropped. Directed by Asif Islam, the 85-minute feature stands out not just for its monochrome aesthetic but also for its decision to forgo dialogue entirely. Instead, the film relies solely on visual storytelling to unravel the quiet, profound lives of three factory workers.