What I am leaving behind in 2022
Pretending to like badly brewed coffee served in fancy cafes Watching exercise videos while lying down in my bed Saying yes to the 3rd date because "I shouldn't be so…
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Independence in the little things
On India’s 75th Independence day, I reflect on what independence means in everyday life and how it shows up for me sometimes in the small stuff: Crawling into bed at…
Things to do when you’re sick
1. Lie down, close your eyes and let your body take you into the transcendental state of the lack of thermoregulation. Get ready to experience a wild ride full chills,…
10 thoughts on World Mental Health Day:
• Why does soup taste great in a round bowl but not in a not an oval cup?• Why do I only post the good parts of my life but…
On the romance of friendships
I always grew up romancing friendships. As a teenager my fantasies did not include kissing boys under a tree. Instead, I fantasized about climbing up trees with friends and throwing…
I am tired; and other famous Millenial quotes
First world problem alert: recently I have been feeling exhausted and unable to finish basic tasks without being distracted by my phone. When I think about everything my parents did…
The Social Dilemma (2020) – right plot, wrong villain
Director: Jeff Orlowski Verdict: An ominous, dystopic docudrama film that that is sufficiently detailed about the ills of social media, but oversimplistic about problems of the world today. The Social…
Delhi, meri jaan
Delhi. A city that is drunk on its people. People who begin their days with spicy cocktails of shared stories. I write about Delhi because it is home. While Delhi…
Review: Game Over (2019)
Cast: Taapsee Pannu, Vinodhini Vaidyanathan, Anish Kuruvilla, Sanchana Natarajan, Ramya Subramanian, Parvathi T Director: Ashwin Saravanan Verdict: A layered suspense thriller with a strong social commentary but a weak plot…
Review: Article 15 (2019)
Cast: Ayushmann Khurrana, Manoj Pahwa, Kumud Mishra, Isha Talwar, Sayani Gupta, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Nassar Director: Anubhav Sinha Verdict: A slow paced critique of the cast system – must watch…