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Under the Stars with Mufasa: A Summer Movie Review at Mason Park
On World Population Day, I watched an animated wildlife film under the night sky — a story about Mufasa, Scar, and the struggle between unity and division. From cheesy fries to reflections on loyalty, betrayal, and animal resistance, this outdoor screening offered more than just entertainment. A personal yet thoughtful review.
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Offerings & Overflow: Can Faith and Sustainability Flow Together?
As Haridwar struggles with the environmental cost of mass devotion, this reflection explores whether sacred rituals and sustainability can coexist—and how mindful faith could help restore the purity of the Ganges.
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The Secret World of Arrietty: A Tender Tale of Tiny People, Big Lessons
A heartfelt reflection on Studio Ghibli’s The Secret World of Arrietty — a story of friendship, survival, and quiet courage in a hidden world.
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Abjection, Colonial Masculinity, and the Corpse: Reading Manto’s Thanda Gosht Through Kristeva and Fanon
An in-depth psychoanalytic and postcolonial reading of Saadat Hasan Manto’s Thanda Gosht, exploring the figure of the colonized body, abjection, and masculinity through the lens of Kristeva, Fanon, and Lacan.
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The Fear of Being Average: Why Greatness Shouldn’t Define Our Worth
Why do we fear being average? This essay explores how societal pressure distorts our self-worth and why the ordinary is more than enough.
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The Great Indian Myth of Infection – Or The Lack Thereof
An introspective essay on how Indian parenting often overlooks emotional wounds, mistaking deep-rooted trauma for strength. Healing begins with acknowledgment.
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How to Handle Rejection Without Losing Yourself
Feeling the sting of rejection? This candid article explores why "no" isn't final, how to process the pain, and how rejection can actually reshape you into a stronger, truer version of yourself.
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Letter to my wife, Swati on her birthday
Happy Birthday letter to my wife: This letter explore the trust, love advice and many more of our relationship.
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Snow: A Nostalgic Journey Through Memory
A poetic recollection of childhood memories, blending the quiet beauty of snowfall, the warmth of olive oil, and the nervous excitement of a school bus ride.
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Asymptomatic Pleasures: The Meaning of Home and Belonging
Explore the deep complexities of home, identity, and family dynamics in "Asymptomatic Pleasures: Home as a Pillar." A reflection on love, loss, and resilience.