“There comes the storm as it envelops the evening sky! What have you to be afraid of? And who have you to fear? Throw open all the gates and listen as the resonant thunder calls your name.” So goes the poem by Rabrinath Tagore, ওই বুঝি কালবৈশাখী (Oi Bujhi Kalboishakhi), which we are now using... Continue Reading →
When the clock strikes 11:59pm on August 31st, a strange anticipation starts thrumming under my skin. Spooktober is upon us once again, my friends. Visions of misty dark forests and small towns with buried secrets flood before my eyes. These coming months will usher in darker skies, crunchier leaves, sweeter treats, and folk festivals that... Continue Reading →
Trucking across the Karakoram Highway from Pakistan to China while dressed as a guy is my ultimate bucket list item. I couldn't think of a proper opening so I decided to drop this random bit of lore instead. It’s actually the result of a vivid dream I had years ago after binging too many Marco... Continue Reading →
Monsoon Season 