Falling Out Of Love With The Book (It Happened To Me)
This happened to me. After being an enthusiastic reader my whole life, I stopped being able to read. The book became an alien in my brain.
Books
Book reviews & analyses
Food & Gender Politics in Asia: BUTTER – Asako Yuzuki, CHHAUNK – Abhijit Banerjee, PERFECT MATCH (Netflix)
Food is a currency of power and a lens on gender politics. ‘Butter’ by Asako Yuzuki and ‘Chhaunk’ by Abhijit Banerjee serve up deep insights on both.
BOOK REVIEWS: Feminist Thrills In Reading Crime Fiction – Unmana, Meeti Shroff, Kalpana Swaminathan
Crime fiction by 3 female authors – Unmana, Meeti Shroff & Kalpana Swaminathan. Reading these inspired revelations on my feminism.
Books | City | Home & Identity
Fishing For Identity In A Moving Marol Village
A new metro line in Marol & the silver edition of Kala Ghoda Art Festival make me ponder my identity in this changing city.
The Feels This Week: Culture Milestones For Mental Health
A song, a book fest, a memory—this week’s feels are nostalgia-drenched. From 90s music to Kala Ghoda’s magic, I time-travel through moments & meaning. 
BOOK REVIEW: Elif Shafak’s The Bastard Of Istanbul, The Forty Rules of Love, The Island Of Missing Trees & Honour
Elif Shafak’s focus on women of color makes her work compelling. Her novels trace her evolution from young feminist angst to mature compassion.
When You Have A Choice In Your Story: Choices ‘Slow Burn’
Slow Burn on the Choices app highlights the importance of sensitive representation in interactive stories, showing how diversity shapes narrative choice.
Book Review: ROLE-PLAYING – Cathy Yardley: Feminism Via ChickLit
Explore the feminist evolution of ChickLit with Cathy Yardley’s ‘Role-Playing’. Delve into diverse characters, complex conflicts & a fresh take on romance.
Book Review: DAYTRIPPER – Fabio Moon, Gabriel Ba & Craig Thompson
A book review of DAYTRIPPER by Fabio Moon & Gabriel Ba, by an Indian reader at the same time of her life as them and the protagonist.
Book Review: HONOUR – Elif Shafak: Trauma Love Of Brown Women
‘Honour’ by Elif Shafak examines Turkish patriarchy mingling with Western traditions & values. It addresses gendered violence, racism & economic exploitation.