The latest Manyavar ad deviated from a conservative practice without renouncing the religion altogether. It made many just uncomfortable enough to start talking.
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The Human Experiment: Convoluted Thoughts on Growing Up Too Late
On the anxieties of growing up in a traumatic household and the effects it has on one's psyche.
On SRK, Bollywood’s Love of Urdu and What It Means To Be a ‘Deewana’ in New India
The attacks on Khan and Urdu are not set apart from one another, but shed light on the systematic machinery of hate and exclusion currently on display.
Only Time Will Tell
Almost everyone is carrying a little suitcase of sadness as they have lost someone close to them too soon. How will history remember this?
Why Travelling Isn’t ‘Fun’ For Me
I'm restless, unpleasant and anxious throughout. I only breathe a sigh of relief when I reach the destination.
Grandmothers and Granddaughters: The Walk Home From School
A nostalgic recreation of daily walks with my grandmother, butterflies, fried potatoes and a daylight mugging.
A Troubled Heart
Trigger warning: This story contains mention of suicide ideation and self-harm tendencies.