Trigger Warning: Mentions of domestic violence × Amidst the sweltering lanes of a Delhi slum, where the sun feels merciless
HUMANITY
Where Are You From?
I have been traveling since I was 14, constantly feeling like an outsider. Whenever I catch myself thinking, “Here I
What is Fear?
What is Fear? Whenever I plan to write, the white empty paper scares me. This year, I turn 31. What
On Paper, I Should Have Voted for Trump
Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault × I have agonized over how to write this, and still, I find myself at a
MENTAL HEALTH
My Healing Dance
Life, like a tapestry, weaves together moments of joy, sorrow, and resilience. Yet, sometimes, we find ourselves ensnared in the
Unwritten Dreams
I forgot to have a big dreamNow that I think about itI never even found my passionThe easy solution would
Stitches and Thorns
I once wrote that I was held together by duct tape… staples… and thorns of rosesI also said that I
Shiny Eyes
The beauty, the beauty of heaven, Your red, blushy cheeks. The grace of every person’s heart,Your comforting smile. I can declare the
BREAKING NEWS
FEATURES
Not Just an Export Shock: How US Tariffs Could Reshape India’s Trade Landscape
India, 18 April 2025: A sweeping 26% US import tariff is sending shockwaves through global trade—and India could be one
J&K’s Public Schools in Crisis as Private Coaching Centers Surge
Enrollment in government schools drops to 52% as parents flock to private coaching; officials promise reforms, but challenges persist. SRINAGAR:
Gujarat Child Murder Sparks Debate on Superstition-Driven Crimes
Trigger Warnings: Psychological Stress/Pressure, Cultural Beliefs, Sociocultural Rigidity × A four-year-old girl was allegedly murdered in Gujarat in what authorities
LIFESTYLE
Kaleidoscope Eyes
A light comes on, and a close-up pair of eyes appear in the frame. My blinking is constant, almost excessive,
Covered Mirrors and the Souls of the Dead (November 2)
Trigger Warnings: Cancer, Death × It may be strange, but my grandfather died between the 1st and 2nd of November
Lessons in Korean
: Six letters, six minutes. C-L-O-S-E-D at 8:00pm. It’s now 8:06pm. I stare at the bold black letters in front
The 11th Commandment – Don’t Rush Childhood
What is that one thing you wanted as a child? I bet you eagerly wanted to be an adult. Being
