Preity Rashmi

The Bose Conspiracy: The Final Mission to Find Netaji

Saugata Chakraborty’s *The Bose Conspiracy* is a fictionalized historical mystery that follows a Bengali family through several generations as they navigate political espionage and…

Why writing LETTERS feels so therapeutic!

Inspired by Virginia Evans' *The Correspondent*, the author explores how letter writing serves as a therapeutic tool for preserving memories and fostering deep emotional connection…

A Letter to Ruskin Bond

This heartfelt letter expresses deep gratitude to Ruskin Bond, describing his writing as a transformative gateway to the world of literature. The author reflects on how his various…

Zero Big Moments - Just Small Ones That Changed Everything

Reflecting on her A-Z blog series, the author explores how personal growth and identity are shaped more by quiet, ordinary moments than by major, dramatic life events. She emphasiz…

You Can’t Automate Becoming a Person

While AI can efficiently automate tasks and mimic intelligence, it cannot replicate the emotional depth, presence, and lived experiences that define the human essence. The author w…

X is for the Life I Didn’t Choose

The author reflects on the various "what if" versions of herself she might have become, such as a traveler, architect, or musician, through a lens of curiosity rather than regret. …

Writing the Unnoticed

The author reflects on their lifelong journey with writing, evolving from a childhood passion into a vital tool for processing emotions and finding meaning in mundane, everyday mom…

Vines That Remember Me

The author reflects on her inherited passion for gardening, a quiet "muscle memory of the soul" learned from her grandmother’s nurturing presence. For her, tending to plants has be…

Understanding Relevance in the Age of Endless Scrolling

The article explores how the pressure to remain digitally relevant has transformed personal experiences into performative, aestheticized content driven by social media algorithms. …

The List of 10 Things I Want to Tell People Out Loud

In this personal reflection, the author shares ten honest realizations about prioritizing authenticity and self-truth over the exhausting pressure to appear perfect, strong, or con…

Slow reading in a World That Rewards Skimming

The author critiques a culture that prioritizes reading speed and productivity, arguing that skimming often replaces true engagement with literature. While skimming is an efficient…

Relearning Myself Through Changing Music

The author reflects on how their evolving musical journey, spanning from childhood Bollywood classics to diverse genres like indie and Western pop, mirrors their personal growth. U…