From the Editor’s Mac – Ananya Grover
While the air we breathe deteriorates, millions continue to survive in poverty, and a host of massive global and local matters fight for our concern and attention, it is easier to look at the world stumbling, crawling, and lurching forward…
Under the Microscope | The Good Doctor- Rimjhim Sayana
Today, on Guess the Fandom is…*drumroll* The Good Doctor. This whole issue was about having a conscience and giving back to society, which got me thinking: what show can I relate this to? The Good Doctor. That’s the show. Now,…
The Dichotomy of Divinity- Amritaya Ray
“Menstruation is a cycle, not a curse. It’s natural, PERIOD!” On 28th September’18, the Supreme Court of India passed a landmark judgement removing the ban on women of menstruating age from entering the Sabarimala. The Supreme Court verdict was considered…
The Remnants of the Holocaust- Dhruv Jain
This summer, I was fortunate enough to be able to visit the eastern side of Europe. I went to countries like Poland, Austria, Hungary and the Czech Republic, which saw some of the worst atrocities of WWII. Poland is home…
Self-Acceptance is Empowering – Emilia Simpson
The universal definition of self-acceptance is similar to the following: “[Self-acceptance is] an individual’s acceptance of all of his/her attributes, positive or negative.” (Morgado and colleagues’ 2014) But, how can someone classify how you’re supposed to love yourself? Or in…
Fight Club | TCWL – Alankrita Datt
To Cinema, With Love Episode 5: Fight club ————————————— A good plot twist is one that we never see coming. But a great plot twist is one that despite the obvious evidence, escapes our eyes. And we’re left thinking that…
Growth – Yashasvi Mohan
Looked out of the window one late night, Just to see smoke fill the sky, This imagery of this nation put me in thought, Is there more to this than what meets the eye? We say too much but do…
Untouchable- Tanvi Jain
Faint from fever and thirst, As though from hunger may he burst. For food and water repeatedly he knocked, But for him, every door was locked. Every door slammed shut in his face, The society shunned him because of…
Wooded Wonderland – Arushi and Ritika
Hidden in the quiet, French suburbs of Pondicherry lies a forest that seems to be bursting at the seams with life: Merveille. There is a small black gate for visitors to enter and see a green microcosm unfurl in front…
Your Behaviour Will Now Judge Your Status – Yatharth Agarwal
Money. That’s all that this ‘modern’, ‘rich-stay-rich poor-get-poorer’ world believes in. Money is what gets you power. It gives you benefits, privileges, a reputation – so basically whatever you could want. Or does it? The end of this moral-value-ignoring world…
Should Religion Exist? – Anushtup Nandy
What is religion? As per my ‘belief’, it was supposed to be the law. It was supposed to be something that identifies a nation. But that’s in the past. Now, each country has in place its own set of laws,…
A Normal Life In A Flawed Society– Urvi Shukla
Normal. What is normal? Ordinary, average, general, appropriate- appropriate- when we talk about living a ‘normal’ life, we are actually thinking about the ‘appropriate’ life. The desirable life. The proper life. Oh you know, the usual- growing up, making friends,…
How would you change the society that formed you? – Purvaa Shah
We live in a land of cultures and values. We have heard this statement almost the whole of our lives. How far do you think this is true, or how far do you think people believe this? Or is it…
Purple Stream- Tanishq Khurana
Popcorn on the floor, Mixing with the acid in the drink. Handprints, oil and blood from blinks Running through the cracks on the door. Holes in the membrane of the speakers, Shouting and crying: “where will this lead us?” The…
Don’t Give to Get – Ishani Singh
As it is said, “A moment of gratitude makes a difference in our attitude”, it’s important that we thank God for whatever little or more we have. No matter how tough you think your life is, there is always someone…
An Unofficial Editorial- Rimjhim Sayana
Hey there! So, I’m going to be going totally off branding; I’m not going be talking about a fandom that I’m a part of, or obsessed with (Yeah, surprising, I know), instead, I’ll be talking about what the theme of…
Blending In- Tarusha Singh
I was in the 3rd grade when I saw something, something which seemed very unusual to me at that time. A friend of mine chose to abandon her canvas because of being judged by a group of girls from our…
The Baton of Humanity- Vanya Tandon
I have seen people in a constant wonderment about one pressing question: How do we change the mentality of such a big population? Some say raise awareness, some prefer fighting for change, and some opt for changing perception with an…
The Yin, the Yang, and Us – Manogya Kabra
Thinking: the talking of the soul with itself -Plato Most of you would agree that the Yin and Yang more or less represent life. They represent a necessary balance that is present in every aspect of our world, be it…
A Mother’s Joy – Suhanee Ranjan
A gift from heavens was bestowed upon her, A line of immense gratitude on her face, as the little angel began to stir. With great care, she clutched her bundle of joy close to her soul, As she realized, that…