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Sugar that leaves a bitter taste

Words by Ananya Surana

A story about the jars in Granny’s old haveli.

Forget-to-not

Words by Ananya Surana

A story about a wicker chair stuck in time.

Every Afternoon

Words by Srishti Sareen

A story about lunch breaks, escapes and belonging.

Kindness on the road

Words by Tarang Mohnot

Memories about people who reminded me to trust the world and find safety outside my home.

Four Chambered space(s)

Words by Dhyani Parekh

What does it take to feel at home? Read this heartfelt diary entry to find possible answers.

States of limbo

Words by Vrinda Chopra

​Relive the moments before submitting your thesis for examination

The Whites

Words by Srishti Sareen

Have dinner with an amateur food anthropologist

A Midnight Tale

Words by Shreya Shah

Read stories within stories from the hills of Mashobra.

Bhaaya takes a hand

Words by Stuti Sareen

A child narrates her memories as she comes of age during the Second World War and  Indian independence movement. 

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Fugitive City

Words by Mitra Visveswaran

A poem about the voice of sudden anger that comes from being trapped inside a dull brain fog.

The Flat

Words by Ria Chauhan

A poem about love and loss inspired by Van Gogh's paintings.

she/i

Words by Ayeshaa Mohan

Lines about our dependence on everyday objects for comfort.

Paint

Words by Shombuddha Majumdar

Thoughts inspired by a fresh coat of paint.