• The Soundtrack of My Soul

    The Soundtrack of My Soul

    From raiding my brother’s music stash to creating my own emotional refuge, music has been my constant companion. Lyrics rarely mattered—except for Bon Jovi. Rhythm always did. Through heartbreaks, takeoffs, and turbulent times, I’ve turned to melodies to hold me steady. This is the story of that quiet bond.

  • Food, Memories, and the Unchanging Comfort of Some Restaurants

    Food, Memories, and the Unchanging Comfort of Some Restaurants

    Some restaurants are more than just places to eat. They become markers of time, holding memories of friendships, milestones, and quiet moments of reflection. Esplanade, with its comforting Bengali flavours, has been one such place for me – constant through changing years, nourishing not just with food, but with familiarity…

  • When Bias Comes from Within

    When Bias Comes from Within

    Bias isn’t always loud. It’s often in who gets heard and who gets ignored. At a startup launchpad, my emails went unanswered, while my male co-founder received a response. The irony? This happened on March 7th, just before Women’s Day. Was it inefficiency or internalised bias?

  • A Glimpse Into 19th Century Elegance At Maison Caillebotte

    A Glimpse Into 19th Century Elegance At Maison Caillebotte

    Maison Caillebotte offers a glimpse into the refined world of a wealthy 19th-century bourgeois family. From its elegant interiors to the vast landscaped gardens that inspired the artist, the estate is a fascinating contrast to the bohemian lifestyles of Caillebotte’s Impressionist peers.

  • When A Bouquet Travels From Bangalore To Paris…And Back in Time

    When A Bouquet Travels From Bangalore To Paris…And Back in Time

    The whimsical journey of a bouquet – through security in Bangalore, on a long-haul flight to Frankfurt, another round of security, a layover, and finally to Paris.

  • What If Colour Was the Only Story Art Needs?

    What If Colour Was the Only Story Art Needs?

    Art is often analyzed through history, technique, and form—but what if color is its deepest language? During my visit to the Centre Pompidou, I realised that colour, more than subject or style, is what captivates me. It speaks to me in a way that goes beyond words, shaping my instinctive…

  • 10-Minute Groceries & Infinite Paper Bags

    10-Minute Groceries & Infinite Paper Bags

    The rise of Q-commerce in India has transformed consumer habits dramatically, favoring quick delivery apps like Zepto and Blinkit over traditional shopping. While convenience reigns, it limits product variety and encourages a sedentary lifestyle. The proliferation of delivery packages raises environmental concerns, prompting a call for balance between convenience and…

  • The Weight of Truth in The Dark Room

    The Weight of Truth in The Dark Room

    An incredibly beautiful and poignant book, The Dark Room by Rachel Seiffert, presents a different side of the Second World War. A must read, even though the stories are heart-rending, and force you to confront how we process our darkest chapters.

  • The Christmas Overload

    The Christmas Overload

    A short rant about the incredibly inescapable, stereotyped, and deeply materialistic Christmas! From cozy clichés to its global cultural colonisation, let’s unpack the absurdity of the season, shall we?

  • Debating AI Ethics and New Year’s Celebrations in the Classroom

    Debating AI Ethics and New Year’s Celebrations in the Classroom

    Exploring the intersection of ethics and innovation with New Year-themed AI scenarios that encourage critical thinking, spark lively debates, and enrich leaners’ vocabulary, while reflecting on the social impact of technology.

  • Reflect, Celebrate, and Plan: Your AI Literacy Journey in 2024

    Reflect, Celebrate, and Plan: Your AI Literacy Journey in 2024

    Introducing the GPT-powered AI Literacy Tracker—a personalised tool designed to help educators reflect on their AI journey, celebrate milestones, and plan for 2025. Let’s make AI literacy engaging and transformative for every teacher.

  • AI Poetry and the Decline of Complexity

    AI Poetry and the Decline of Complexity

    Readers are rating AI-generated poems higher than classics by Shakespeare and Dickinson. Why? Simplicity. Accessibility. Clarity. But this trend points to something deeper: how simplified consumption is reshaping the skills students need for the future of work.