Under the crisp veil of Newtown's winter night, 'Ember's Embrace' captures the timeless dance between man and flame. In the humble quarters of Annodatri, near Kestopur and Krishnapur, I found a story written in the warm glow of a bonfire. It was a cold evening when the mercury dipped low, and I chanced upon this middle-aged man seeking solace by the fire. His hands, outstretched towards the flickering flames, were seeking equilibrium in the biting cold. The image tells a tale not just of seeking warmth, but of the human spirit's resilience in the face of nature's chill. It’s a scene that repeats itself across countless cultures, yet here, amid the backdrop of Kolkata’s urban sprawl, it felt like a private dialogue with the fire—a moment of peace and introspection.