This is a romance of second chances. The society expects them to marry quietly, without fuss, and certainly without "love." They are supposed to be practical. But Rashmi wants a Doli (palanquin) and the full singing of Mangalacharan . She wants the romance she was denied in her first marriage. Debu struggles with the ghost of his late wife, who was his childhood sweetheart. Their love story is told through the smells of the kitchen— Saaga (greens), Chhena , and burnt caramel.

: A collection of ten short stories exploring various facets of womanhood, including love and companionship. Media and Cultural Influence