Mumbai

I grew up feeling not very good about where I came from. For one, it was difficult for me to identify exactly where I was from. My ancestors were from Tamil Nadu and accordingly, the family would constantly refer to ‘our people’ and ‘our culture’ and ‘in our land’, meaning…

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Why The Mumbai Metro Is NOT A Great Service

January 8, 2015January 1, 2024

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My critique of the Reliance Mumbai Metro a little after I’ve been using it.

City | Map Of Emotion | Pop Culture

Corn Chips

December 15, 2014September 21, 2023

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A rumination over corn chips while on a plane.

Home & Identity | Pop Culture

#AndheriGirl: Auditions

September 25, 2014March 30, 2025

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Good girls go to heaven.Andheri girls go to auditions. #AndheriGirl

City | Poetry | Relationships

The Phone Call

September 22, 2014September 17, 2023

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My truth comes calling, on an international phone callSounding exactly like every other person who thinksThey have something important to say to meExcept this one always doesFor sure, her words are truth, her truths truer. She thinks I need to be better, work harder, be smarter at my jobI know,…

City | Map Of Emotion | Politics & Feminism | Pop Culture

Ladies Compartment

September 9, 2014March 28, 2023

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The Mumbai metro recently announced a separate coach for women only.

City | Politics & Feminism

Ladies Compartment: The Myth About Mumbai ‘s Gender Segregated Spaces

September 9, 2014September 10, 2023

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The Mumbai metro has recently announced a separate coach for women only. Is this really in line with the safest city of the country?

City | Home & Identity | Pop Culture

#AndheriGirl: How To Watch A Movie In Andheri

August 5, 2014March 30, 2025

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A cartoon about watching a movie in Andheri

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