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Accepting the Possible

I am writing this piece, the day after me and my family tested negative for COVID. It has been a tough two weeks for us. During this time, I realised something. …

Learning

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Accepting the Possible — A post-COVID Lesson
Accepting the Possible — A post-COVID Lesson
Learning

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The Myriad Shades of Living

While some love visualising, others like reading words which pierces their mind and souls. It is with this thought that we decided to collaborate on something which can create a significant and positive impact. In this shot 3-piece series, me and Yogesh Bhusare [a creative designer, illustrator in Mumbai, India]…

Poetry

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The Myriad Shades of Living
The Myriad Shades of Living
Poetry

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Jan 4, 2021

The up and downside of an “ageing”​ late-bloomer

I never thought that I would be able to pen this article. Simply because — some years back, when I saw my friends go to offices, start or join businesses, and me sitting at home still totally aloof of my purpose — I just thought I won’t bloom to any…

Life Lessons

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The up and downside of an “ageing”​ late-bloomer
The up and downside of an “ageing”​ late-bloomer
Life Lessons

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Oct 24, 2020

Radha Blank — Defying time and embracing vulnerability in “The Forty-Year-Old Version”

“Dark, f***ed up, seedy-ass tenements The roof is where gangs rape old ladies just for sentiment, yeah Now this s**t is getting real ghetto prolific Ain’t no hipsters gentrifying Gotta keep this s**t authentic” -RadhaMUS Prime aka. Radha Blank The moment Radha put on her headphones, flipped open her notepad…

Movies

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Radha Blank — Defying time and embracing vulnerability in “The Forty-Year-Old Version”
Radha Blank — Defying time and embracing vulnerability in “The Forty-Year-Old Version”
Movies

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Jun 3, 2020

When remembering the George Floyds of USA don’t forget the Faizans and Khatoons of India

For some reason COVID-19 in itself is starting to take a backseat. The pandemic is a constant overarching theme running in the background while our hearts and minds are burdened with certain heart-wrenching incidents taking place in India and around the world. We are living in an age of collective…

George Floyd

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When remembering the George Floyds of USA don’t forget the Faizans and Khatoons of India
When remembering the George Floyds of USA don’t forget the Faizans and Khatoons of India
George Floyd

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Sep 22, 2019

Subversion: The central word in today’s right-wing politics

Two cases, in a matter of weeks, showed us that key democratic elements like public opinion, mandate, or in more layman terms, a conversation/discussion with relevant parties are being eradicated drastically. The first case was in India where the BJP government scrapped Article 370 and 35A overnight in a move…

Brexit

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Subversion: The central word in today’s right-wing politics
Subversion: The central word in today’s right-wing politics
Brexit

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Aug 30, 2018

Netflix’s Indian shows reveal Bollywood’s severe lack of boldness and quality

I am a Netflix regular. However, I haven’t been this much excited about its content as I am now. In the past few weeks, we have seen an influx of Indian shows on the platform. Namely: “Sacred Games” and “Ghoul.” Both were based on Indian contexts and involved fabulous performances…

India

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Netflix’s Indian shows reveal Bollywood’s severe lack of boldness and quality
Netflix’s Indian shows reveal Bollywood’s severe lack of boldness and quality
India

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Jul 7, 2018

Why I don’t want saffron in West Bengal..

India is a dangerous country at the moment. Anyone can die anytime for no fault of their own. The people have grown angrier and less tolerant towards others and most importantly, they are not afraid to assault and even kill the other person. Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party…

Bjp

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Why I don’t want saffron in West Bengal..
Why I don’t want saffron in West Bengal..
Bjp

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May 12, 2018

Top 10 Kenan & Kel Episodes

Kenan & Kel to me was one of the shows which shaped my childhood and as I am a 90s kid, I guess this will the opinion of many of my counterparts. It might be regarded as a children’s show but the comic elements in the series was absolutely top…

Television

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Top 10 Kenan & Kel Episodes
Top 10 Kenan & Kel Episodes
Television

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May 11, 2018

Jerome and Jeremiah: The Duality Of Gotham’s Jokers

Gotham is one of those series which I acquired a taste for during the time I was watching it. It was like beer, something I did not like when I first experienced it but eventually when I started drinking it regularly, I ended up loving it. I was quite skeptical…

Gotham

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Jerome and Jeremiah: The Duality Of Gotham’s Jokers
Jerome and Jeremiah: The Duality Of Gotham’s Jokers
Gotham

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Ayushman Basu

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