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Jul 18, 2025

Our Stories, Their Standards: The Hidden Bias of Indian Readers.

There’s something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately—something that quietly nags at me whenever I scroll through Bookstagram, walk into a bookstore, or overhear a conversation about “must-read” books. Why do we, as Indian readers, get so much more excited about Western authors than our own? Don’t get me wrong—I adore reading global literature.…

Tributes and Trending Topics: Why The Hunger Games Isn’t Just A Story.

When I first read Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games, I had never really imagined that dystopian cautionary tale would slowly translate into a mirror to the modern world. The story is set in the fictional city of Panem, a wealthy Capitol that thrives while the outlying districts—numbered to 12—suffer, forced into subjugation and spectacle for…

Where Music Meets the Heart.

There are moments in life when words fail—when pain feels too deep or joy too overwhelming to explain. In those moments, music becomes my voice. It speaks a language the soul understands—one made of melody, rhythm, and emotion. It comforts me when I’m broken and celebrates with me when I’m whole. Music doesn’t just fill…