I Have An Appointment, Ma’am
A medical appointment brings up insights about vulnerability, age, class and socializing. And this is before I even go through the door.
Dream A Little Happy Dream
When the world doesn’t make sense, a dream shows me the truth. I had one last night that brought me resolution from the pain of many decades.
BOOK REVIEW: Elektra – That One Seat At The Table
She isn’t fighting for a seat at the table. I already did that. She’s fighting me for my seat. Internalised misogyny dates back all the way to Elektra.
“I Did Everything Right; Where Did It Go Wrong” Girls
She did what she thought was right. And so did she. So did I. So did they. It all still went wrong. Who can tell us why?
STEMinism & The Bros – Love On The Brain
Back in 2003, I battled the science bros by being a woman. 20 years later, my gender is fighting for STEMism with stories as much as with science, tech & maths.
BOOK REVIEW: Carney ‘s House Party – Our Grandmoms Were Cool!
‘ Carney ‘s House Party’ by Maud Hart Lovelace turned out to be surprising fun – a hundred years in the past!
The One Who Fought Fire
My grandfather was a fireman. He fought fire. He saved lives & probably saw hundreds of deaths in his lifetime. He was also a religious man who worshipped Agni.
A Time-Traveler’s Guide To Bangalore: Millennial Angst In IT City
I made an impromptu visit to my first-love city, Bangalore. How does it feel to date a former lover after two decades? Nostalgia, fear & thrills all in one.
Lullaby 🛌
A lullaby is sung to us as children. But well into adulthood, sleep remains elusive. This is my loving goodbye to the cares of the day.
Barbie vs Oppenheimer: Toxic Fandoms & Commoditised Identity
#Barbenheimer shows corporations highjacking our very identities. Do you really identify as either Barbie or Oppenheimer?