Kevein Books and Reviews

Introduction: Beyond the Glossary of Parenting When we speak of books on motherhood, the market is saturated with manuals, checklists, and clinical guides on sleep training, feeding schedules, and developmental milestones. Yet, very few books dare to step past the nursery door and enter the turbulent, sacred, and often lonely interior world of a new mother. A Little Girl Changed Everything by Kriti cuts through the noise of traditional parenting literature. It is not merely a parenting memoir; it is an emotional excavation, a brave pouring down of real feelings, vulnerabilities, and identity shifts that accompany the birth of a child. Through a clear, raw, and unvarnished narrative, Kriti invites readers into her personal universe—centering on herself, her immediate family, and her daughter, Viha. Spanning the quiet, anticipatory days of pregnancy, the gruelling tightrope walk of returning to work while caring for an infant, and the bittersweet realization of a child growing up, the...

It is a visual and shape poetry in Bengali Literature laced with cultural themes. It is an emerging trend blending artistic visuals with poetry, symbolizing deeper philosophical and spiritual ideas. These poems often take the form of shapes like trees, birds, or sacred objects, enhancing their symbolic meaning in Bengali traditions and history of the state. Visually, at large, these bilingual poems symbolize cultural, spiritual, and natural elements like the sacred pot, butterfly, and tree. The visual form reinforces themes of devotion, transformation, protection, and social critique. Many poems depict religious motifs such as Tulsi, sacred pots, and divine images as expressions of faith. They reflect Bengali and Indian spiritual traditions emphasizing devotion, morality, and divine presence. By using concrete structures and shapes, these poems are crafted into recognizable images, linking form with content. Examples include shapes of a drum, umbrella, or butterfly, which embody cultur...