literary heroines

  • Polaroids of the Chaos: A 2025 recap ðŸŽ¥

    December is here, and with it, the quiet but undeniable signal that the year is winding down. Christmas lights are twinkling, the air feels softer somehow, and everything around me is slowing just enough to let me catch my breath. With midterms finally behind me and my bags half-packed for my upcoming trip to Turkey,

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  • The New AI: Artificial Intellectualism.

    In a world increasingly defined by visibility, authenticity and performance are becoming harder to tell apart. Behaviors once rooted in personal preference now seem shaped by how well they can be presented—and rewarded—online. We don’t just do things anymore. We broadcast them. Much of modern life feels like it’s lived on a public stage. Social

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  • 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.

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  • Shakespearean Heroines: More Than Just Sidekicks.

    When we think of classic literature, William Shakespeare often comes to mind as the quintessential playwright. His works are renowned for their grand tragedies and memorable comedies. However, what truly sets Shakespeare apart is his remarkable portrayal of female characters. These women are not mere supporting roles; they are multifaceted, complex, and ahead of their

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