For a few years now, I’ve been marking the passage of time by curating lists of things to read or watch according to the season and its qualities. It’s been pretty effective in helping combat the feeling of months passing me by due to mindless overconsumption, busy work schedules or a crowded social calendar, and... Continue Reading →
“Autumn after autumn, the moonlight comes and goes; Human beings will gaze upon it for eternity.” These words from Ryokan capture the upcoming season’s true essence. In autumn, seeds drop to the earth and lie still. Similarly, we prepare to hibernate for the winter by drawing inward and consolidating our energy. At the ripe old... 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 →
In early 2019, my friend Sharanya and I decided to pack our bags and go to Nepal. Fresh out of uni and already disillusioned by the world of working adults, it's fair to say both of us were going through a pretty rough patch. Think disgruntled male office worker written by Imtiaz Ali (but with... Continue Reading →
Everyone remembers what they were doing during the first few months of 2020, when the entire world suddenly found itself stuck at home in the middle of a deadly virus outbreak. I was jumping from one exciting TV show to the next, often leaving midway because something else had captured my attention. To make up... Continue Reading →
Last year on Twitter, I decided to start a thread of songs that reminded me of spring: light, airy, joyous, hopeful. Sometimes filled with yearning. A simple premise, kick-started by an illegally converted video of Elo Ji Sanam from Andaz Apna Apna. It then grew to some 20 songs, followed by recommendations from a very... Continue Reading →
Monsoon Season 