All essays
Everything I've written so far, newest first.
Is the Hustle Culture Killing Our Creativity?
Creating more has become the mantra for fame, success, and money. But creating more, when forced, comes with its biggest drawback — the risk of burning out and missing what comes next.
Forget Gentle Parenting. Is Stupid Parenting on the Rise?
Parenting isn't a pet project or a casual experiment. Every choice you make impacts your child's whole life. Good parenting is about finding balance — not forcing paths, not creating hardships.
The Beauty of Late Night Conversations
Late night conversations don't happen often, but they always find me when I need them most. There's something special about talking late at night — we let our guard down and really open up.
Art Isn't Born, It's Found
As artists, we like to picture ourselves as lone geniuses. But art isn't something we pull out of thin air. It's a reflection of everything around us — the people we meet and the world we're a part of.
Love Isn't Yours to Claim
I loved a girl from school through college — a secret she never knew. Growing up in 90s India, I believed that true love always wins. It took one honest thought to change everything.
Falling Asleep at Life
You can never pinpoint the moment you fall asleep. Life works like that too — we keep postponing the important stuff believing we have the time, while life moves at light speed right under our noses.
The Way Up and the Way Down Are the Same
We're always one decision away from everything getting better or worse. The life we live is the collective outcome of all the decisions we've made.
Why Is Internet Writing So Hard but So Rewarding?
As a writer, you're competing with veteran creators and a hundred apps for a few minutes of someone's attention. When a reader connects with your writing despite all that noise — that's magical.
The Hum of The Empty Workspaces
As the clock struck eight, I was the last person left. The silence was calming. It felt like the room was breathing. Alive.
Is Our Existence Just a Notification?
The proof of life of someone today is just a notification from them — a text, a story, or a snap. Technology has strengthened our connection, but weakened our relationships.