Why we lose ourselves in WiFi, and find ourselves in the mountains. We, the millennials and Gen Zs of the metro cities, scrolling through reels on mental health while gulping cold coffee and juggling multiple internet tabs. Somewhere between grocery home deliveries and soft boards that look straight out of a murder mystery, we’ve turned life into a never-ending to-do list. Meanwhile, India’s indigenous communities, often dismissed as “backward,” are out there living lives of balance, groundedness and joy that most of us only dream about during spa sessions that we schedule on Urban Company. This isn’t about romanticising rural poverty or denying progress. This is about acknowledging the gaps…
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Why You Should Stop Asking AI to Disagree With You.
How our obsession with AI tools have unplugged a deeper issue: mental laziness. Lately, I’ve seen a lot of people say that ChatGPT should disagree with you more — that it should challenge your opinions. There’s been a noticeable shift in how people want to use AI tools today. The hype used to be all about how helpful these tools could be. But now? People are asking for something more: AI that disagrees with them. AI that doesn’t affirm their beliefs. AI that calls out their logic, and doesn’t automatically praise or validate their inputs. And I get where that’s coming from. But here’s the thing: did we pause to consider whether we…
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Don’t Scroll, Please Stay [Poetry – Note]
In this world wired to keep us connected, We’ve never felt more forgotten. Explore pages, reels, and feeds, Swiping right across stories, Leaving heart reactions in red, But so much still left unsaid. Once, eye contact used to mean something, Now, we look, we scroll, But we rarely see. We exist in grids, In captions, Ending conversations with laughing emojis, Even when nothing’s really funny. We’re in each other’s network, But not in each other’s lives. Our touch now replaced by a tap, Our eyes awaiting a ping, Some part of us still hoping, That someone will stop, will stay, will look. Will see more than an aesthetic feed. Walking…
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The Gutenberg Paradox: Drowning in Information, Starving for Knowledge
Imagine being surrounded by an endless buffet of information but leaving the table still feeling hungry for real knowledge. That’s the Gutenberg Paradox in a nutshell—a contradiction where the abundance of information available today leaves us more overwhelmed than enlightened. The Historical Context on Gutenberg’s Revolution Back in the 15th century, Johannes Gutenberg turned the world on its head with his printing press, making knowledge accessible like never before. Books went from being a rare luxury for the elite to something even commoners could enjoy. This paved the way for the Renaissance and Enlightenment movements, and a whole host of intellectual revolutions that changed human history. People read, people learned,…
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Gen-z is really difficult to work with: Here’s why.
Somebody once told me that it’s very difficult working with the gen-z. Yes, we intend to be difficult to work with. And to give you a fair warning, there will be loaded sarcasm in the statements below, kindly bear along. Yes, it’s difficult to work with a generation that upholds boundaries. Because how dare we stand up to leave for home while out managers are still working at their desks. How dare we apply for leaves in spite of paid time off being a part of our compensation structure. How dare we prioritise going home to our loving families when we can instead be looking at a boring computer for…
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Defining Success In Your 20s: Welcome to Adulting :)
Stepping into the 20s has felt like walking on a tightrope; feeling stuck on one single line, with no option to turn left or right. The people in our lives turn into an audience, who constantly watch the reel of our lives unfold, screaming at us in hopes that we rely on the directions that they convey to us. And in the midst of listening to a hundred voices giving you well-meant advices about how to run your life, you find yourself lost in a tumultuous whirlpool of indecision. Sooner or later, we are all stuck in a cycle of not knowing what to do anymore. Losing sight of your…
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A Sense of Belonging | Daily Poem
When do I feel the most rooted in my culture? When I wear my heart on my sleeve, and jhumkas in my ear. Dangling across my cheek, with silver bells that feel like droplets. Holding my head up high, to let my bindis shine through. Crimson bindi on my crown, unapologetically feminine in my soul. As I press a silver nose ring, an expression of a blooming flower, Feeling each whiff of breath that passes through, going forth. Gently letting my fingers trace the lines of the gulbandh on my neck, Crafted by local artisans, radiating rustic charm. When I drape into my mother’s ikkat saree, an embodiment of my…
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From Hurt to Healing: Restoring Childhood Scars Through Friendship
Growing up without the comfort of genuine friendship shapes more than just your childhood; it writes itself into the lens with which you perceive and navigate the world. I have written poems about this before, but not really from the perspective of how friendships affect your changing perception of the world. As a young child, my worldview was more innocent – everyone was inherently good and capable of kindness. But as I transitioned into teenage, reality hit me with some really harsh lessons. Most of my childhood innocence was shattered through bullies in the disguise of friends. Bullies, who with their cutting words, shattered a lot of my belief system…
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Stillness in a Restless World
How difficult could it be to embrace 07 minutes of stillness on a Sunday morning? Fearfully difficult. 07 minutes of thoughts cascading into my head, beating against my skull. 07 minutes of my eyes fluttering in vain, anxiously waiting to be unsealed. 07 minutes of listening to the sounds of nature woven into humanly sounds. 07 minutes of unfocused breathing, guided in conformity with the screeches of my ceiling fan. Maybe, just maybe, I should stick to exploring the world with my eyes open and brain clamoring. Maybe, it’s easier to live that way, unsheltered and oblivious. Read my previous Daily Poems here: And get ready to dive into the…
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Exploring The Most Impactful Moments from “Laapataa Ladies”
“Laapataa Ladies” is a heartwarming tale set in two small villages in Madhya Pradesh, India which follows the lives of two newly-wed brides who are unintentionally swapped during their journey back to their in-laws. It uncovers the wholesome bond that they end up creating with the people they are forced to co-exist with amidst societal expectations and personal struggles. The film explores themes of friendship, women empowerment, and self-discovery as these women try to find their way back home. With its blend of humor, drama, and touching moments, “Laapataa Ladies” celebrates the resilience and strength found in female friendships with an amazing touch of suburban setting. 07 Most Impactful Moments…
