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March 31: One Year of Writing
It’s been exactly a year since I wrote my first blog. What began as an experiment—a quiet corner of the internet to collect thoughts,...
Apr 13 min read

After Life – A Bittersweet Masterpiece
I recently finished watching After Life  again, and once more, I found myself on an emotional rollercoaster. Created by Ricky Gervais,...
Feb 244 min read


A Short Story
A few days ago, I was given the task of writing a story in Urdu—one that reimagines Sticks by George Saunders with an Indianised twist....
Feb 188 min read

Monty Python: The Genius of Absurdity and Satire
The Six Members of Monty Python There are few things in life as delightfully absurd as Monty Python. Whether it’s a man arguing about an...
Feb 1012 min read


The Fascinating World of Spies in History and Fiction
The world of espionage has always been cloaked in mystery and danger, with stories of daring missions, hidden identities, and...
Jan 204 min read
Happy Lohri!
This past weekend, I found myself under the weather with a cold and fever. While it wasn’t the ideal way to spend my days, it did give me...
Jan 144 min read
Welcoming the New Year
As the calendar flips to 2025, I find myself reflecting on the whirlwind that was 2024. It was a year of incredible highs, transformative...
Jan 62 min read


Dr. Manmohan Singh: A Visionary Leader and Gentle Statesman
Dr. Manmohan Singh The passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh is a profound loss for our nation and my family. A man of exceptional intellect,...
Dec 30, 20242 min read


Winter Break in Pune: The Joy of Kite Flying
After months of chilly Seattle weather and academic grind, I’m finally back home in Pune for winter break. One of the first things I’ve...
Dec 16, 20242 min read


My First Thanksgiving
I had the chance to experience my very first Thanksgiving—a quintessentially American holiday that has always intrigued me. What made it...
Dec 2, 20242 min read
The Importance of Cultural Programs in an Ever More Globalised World
I recently completed my journey with Unite UW, a program that fosters cross-cultural friendships and understanding at the University of...
Nov 18, 20242 min read

My First Corn Maze Adventure
As part of Unite UW, I recently had the opportunity to experience something entirely new to me: a corn maze. Growing up in India, corn...
Oct 28, 20242 min read
Retreat at Pack Forest
This week, I had the privilege of participating in the Unite UW cultural exchange program’s highlight event—the retreat at Pack Forest....
Oct 14, 20242 min read

The Amazing Race and Unite UW
This week, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in a cultural exchange program called Unite UW.
Oct 7, 20242 min read


First Impression of Seattle
On the 18th of September, I landed in Seattle, my new home for the next few years. There’s a strange mix of emotions that comes with moving
Sep 23, 20243 min read


Bye Pune!
Tomorrow, I board a flight that will take me thousands of miles away from you, Pune—my home.
Sep 2, 20242 min read


Sinhagad fort
Recently, I embarked on a trek to Sinhagad Fort, and the experience left me absolutely awed. Nestled amidst the rolling hills of the Sahyadr
Aug 12, 20242 min read


Hiroshi Yoshida
Hiroshi Yoshida, one of the most renowned Japanese woodblock print artists, left behind a legacy that bridges cultures through his
Jun 25, 20242 min read


Pune Porsche case
Living in Pune, just a short distance from the site of the tragic Porsche accident, I find myself struggling to put into words the outrage
May 27, 20243 min read


My Cruise Trip to Lakshadweep
Recently, I had the incredible opportunity to embark on a cruise to the enchanting islands of Lakshadweep. The journey itself was as...
Apr 22, 20242 min read
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