The Old House: A poem
The narrator returns to a decaying old home that was once filled with the joy and laughter of family life. Through personification, the house expresses its exhaustion and sadness o…
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Lak
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The Women of Trishul (1978)
This analysis of Yash Chopra’s film *Trishul* highlights its unique blend of Western-style refinement and traditional Indian sensibilities. It specifically focuses on the film's di…
Age and Ageism
While aging was once venerated as a symbol of wisdom and life success, modern society often fears the physical signs of growing older and dismisses the reality through "toxic posit…
Writing on Prompts
To combat sporadic inspiration, the author has shifted from traditional longhand writing to using prompts and direct typing to meet the tight deadlines of writing challenges. This …
Cooking: A Life Skill
After growing up with no kitchen experience, the author learned to cook through necessity and persistent practice following marriage. This journey transformed cooking into a medita…
The Last Four Books I Read
After overcoming a reading block by joining various book clubs, the author discusses how these communities have expanded their literary horizons beyond familiar comfort reads. Thro…
The Humble Idli
Despite the overwhelming abundance of modern culinary choices that can lead to decision fatigue, the author finds solace in returning to the simplicity of homemade food. By making …
A small act of kindness
During a celebratory lunch, a group of female friends took many photos, causing Deepa to worry that unflattering shots of her would be shared on social media. To her relief, her fr…
Failure: A Hidden Opportunity
The author reflects on choosing a science stream in undergraduate studies to avoid medical exams, despite a personal interest in Biology. Although they originally intended to pursu…
Goodbye to Writer’s block
In this reflective letter to "Block," the author describes how writer's block served as a way to avoid the stress of creativity by postponing writing until they were too tired to p…
Winter
Although climate change has shortened the duration of winter, the season remains a precious time to be savored for its unique joys. From seasonal delicacies and cozy comforts to fe…