Mar 30, 2022Finding the Extraordinary in NormalcyDays before the release of season two, a friend asked me if I was going to watch the Bridgerton premiere during our spring break, to which I promptly responded, “No.” My speedy retaliation to my friend’s innocent question was then followed by the same sentiments that others shared throughout the…Bridgerton4 min readBridgerton4 min read
Nov 7, 2020My Vice President’s Name is KamalaOn November 8th, 2016 at around 11pm, my father came to the balcony above our living room and looked down at me with the most painful combination of despair and conviction. “It’s over, Puja. She lost, and you have school tomorrow. Go to sleep.” …Election 20204 min readElection 20204 min read
Jul 27, 2020Indian from the SouthWhen a Tik Tok sound reveals so much more “I am so glad the North Indian half of my boyfriend is his dad. I could never imagine taking his mother’s maiden name because it’s so long!” A college peer of mine said this, with a chuckle, to me, a South…Indian4 min readIndian4 min read
Jun 2, 2020Our Responsibility as non-Black POCStop saying you are one of the good ones without acting like it. Tears began to well up in my eyes, my jaw clenched, and my shoulders stiffened as I read and reread this in shock. I am disgusted. I am disgusted at the idea that Asian and South Asian…Black Lives Matter6 min readBlack Lives Matter6 min read
Apr 30, 2020A Lost OpportunityNever Have I Ever seen representation that I needed Hey Gods, it’s me, your favorite Hindu girl from the Western New York area. What’s poppin? It’s the first time I’m watching Never Have I Ever, so I thought I would have a check in. …6 min read6 min read
Apr 15, 2020A Translation of Obama’s EndorsementThese aren’t normal times. Former President Barack Obama leads with those four words as he delves into his endorsement of Joe Biden. Obama’s ever charismatic and hopeful demeanor is laced with pain. …Obama8 min readObama8 min read
