The most heated debate in the Star Wars galaxy isn't about the Force, midichlorians, or why anyone thought sand was a romantic topic of conversation. No, it’s simpler, dumber, and infinitely more important: Who shot first—Han or Greedo?

The Baisaran Valley On April 22, India was once again confronted with the blood-soaked reality of terrorism. In the serene Palagam Valley...

I first stumbled upon the genius of Tom Lehrer sometime in 2018. It all began with a song that still stands out to me today: his darkly...

A view from the Hike Last weekend, I had the chance to go on a hike to Rampart Ridge, nestled within the majestic Mount Rainier National...

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,...

I recently finished watching After Life  again, and once more, I found myself on an emotional rollercoaster. Created by Ricky Gervais,...

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....

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...

The world of espionage has always been cloaked in mystery and danger, with stories of daring missions, hidden identities, and...

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...

As the calendar flips to 2025, I find myself reflecting on the whirlwind that was 2024. It was a year of incredible highs, transformative...

Dr. Manmohan Singh The passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh is a profound loss for our nation and my family. A man of exceptional intellect,...

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...

I had the chance to experience my very first Thanksgiving—a quintessentially American holiday that has always intrigued me. What made it...

I recently completed my journey with Unite UW, a program that fosters cross-cultural friendships and understanding at the University of...

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...

This week, I had the privilege of participating in the Unite UW cultural exchange program’s highlight event—the retreat at Pack Forest....

This week, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in a cultural exchange program called Unite UW.

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

Tomorrow, I board a flight that will take me thousands of miles away from you, Pune—my home.