I was once – Yashi Sharma
The summer of 2023, I spent in a haze. It’s been a while since I wrote anything for myself or anything at all. It doesn’t feel like real writing, anyway- just letters on a page. Hollow, soulless, regurgitated refrains. My…
Verdant Hues – Yashi Sharma
I sit by myself, in the little corner tinted green. It was curious, the colour. The checkered tablecloth, the tiny cups, the frosting on the cake I regret ordering- all a pale verdant hue. I despised the colour at first.…
The Dreamers and the Rationalists – Vaagisha Kanwar
“Opposites attract” is an axiom we’ve been hearing since time immemorial. From my ‘astute’ observations– it’s not just a concept related to magnets, nor is it limited to the realm of romance. As much as I detest physics and everything…
There Is No Fault in Our Stars – Ananya Mishra
Dearest Hazel Grace, We are the same. Yet we are not. For starters, we both constantly feel like our final moments have arrived. However, pitting asthma against lung cancer is like comparing a wilted flower to a bud stepped on…
Dear Mind – Anisa Arora
Dear Mind, First of all, I can’t imagine how exhausting it must be to be you. I want to begin this letter by saying thank you, I really appreciate all the wonderful things you have done, there is an insane…
A Letter to Myself – Anvii Mishra
To my body, I write this letter to you as a token of my gratitude. Countless times I have berated you, taken you down simply because you didn’t look “perfect enough”. Acne scars. Stretch marks. Love handles. You were adorned…
To All the Maggis I’ve Eaten Before – Aayushi Bawa
Dear Maggi, You probably already know this, but I need you. You bring my family together. You make sleepovers even more exciting. You are the ultimate midnight snack. You are the two-minute comfort every person needs. When they announced that…
A Letter to COVID-19 – Ishani Singh
Dear COVID-19, We are quite aware that there is a slim chance that you get the time to read our letter, amidst your packed schedule. Mr Novel Coronavirus, more like Mr Noble Coronavirus, I am totally convinced of the fact…
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…
A VERY OPEN OPEN LETTER – Siona Ahuja
To – The Indian Administration Dear Sirs and Ma’ams, You aren’t unfamiliar with banning – or as you presume “safeguarding the nation”, over dozens of films, photos, books, documentaries – which somewhat strikes controversy with the citizens. However, it’s totally…