Tag: personal essay
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Proof That Tejasswi Prakash and I Share The Same Character Design
8 Weird Things Tejasswi Prakash and I Have In Common A long time ago, I watched Swaragini and became obsessed with Tejasswi Prakash. And I know I just spoke about her like two days ago, but the thing is, I have spent a very long part of my life obsessing over her. Which has made…
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How Bigg Boss Ruined My Favourite TV Actress: A Tejasswi Prakash Rant
A long long time ago, there used to be a TV show called Swaragini that had little kiddie Shreya in a chokehold. Not because it had an amazing story, but because it had an amazing character, a beautiful anti-hero who was hurt by everyone she once loved, turning her into the greatest villain the world…
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Never Trust a Writer: How to Turn Adversity Into Content
Think your bad days are just bad luck? Think again. As a writer, I turn every embarrassing moment, grievance, and encounter into a story. Discover why you should never trust a writer, and how you can reclaim control by mastering your own narrative. You should never trust a writer. I say this with the maximum…
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The World Is Ugly—Until Someone Brings You Coffee: A Corporate Chaos Story
A chaotic workday of missed trains, broken printers, and CXO interviews turns unexpectedly human when small acts of kindness cut through the stress.
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The Weight of Grief: Why no one’s pain is smaller or bigger than someone else’s
Back in 2021, I was open about my struggles with mental health. At that time, it felt like everyone around me was turning on me, reminding me that the cause of my grief was childish – that there were people out there who had it way worse. And I agree, there will always be someone…
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When Wedding Traditions Meet Patriarchy: A Second-Hand Rant I Wasn’t Prepared For
I didn’t even attend the wedding. That’s the best part. I had just come back from work and was done with my snacks. I chose to skip dinner but I wanted to sit with my parents while they had theirs. So I did. I was just existing near them at the dining table when my…
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My Favourite Drink (Or: Emotional Support in a Cup)
What is your favorite drink? People usually answer this question very confidently. Coffee.Tea.Cold coffee.Matcha.Something expensive that sounds like it requires emotional stability and a frother. I, unfortunately, do not have a favourite drink. I have situational beverages. Because drinks, to me, are less about thirst and more about survival. Morning tea is not a drink.…
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The Year I Received the Most Thoughtful Gift of My Life
Share one of the best gifts you’ve ever received. When I was a kid, I loved playing with baby dolls. I had three of them — Sonu, Monu, and Tonu — all in different sizes. My favorite was Sonu. Probably because he was very fat and big. He was also smiling. I had given Monu’s…
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Doing Nothing, Accidentally Shopping, and Other Leisure-Time Skills
What do you enjoy doing most in your leisure time? If I’m being honest—and leisure time deserves honesty—I enjoy doing nothing. Not the aesthetic, soft-life version of nothing that comes with candles and calming music. Just regular, unfiltered nothing. Sitting around. Existing. Letting my mind wander into unnecessary overthinking and then pretending that was intentional.…
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What Does Your Name Mean? (And Why Mine Almost Didn’t)
Write about your first name: its meaning, significance, etymology, etc. I’m an Indian. And if you haven’t had the privilege of experiencing Indian/Hindu culture, let me tell you this — names are a big deal here. When a child is born, there’s an entire SOP the family follows. Priests look at the date, time, and…