They’re nothing alike, until you look closer.
That’s what struck me while studying Punjab and Kerala. One in the north, one in the south. Different languages, different histories, different cultural scripts.
The Story Behind 'Notes of a Tsundoku Sensei'
There’s a quiet kind of comfort in owning books you haven’t yet read. Shelves lined with unopened pages, titles still waiting for their turn, a collection that feels more like possibility than possession.
So, this space isn’t just about articles or book reviews. It’s a journal of reflections born from reading, pausing, questioning, and sometimes, not finishing. It’s an ode to curiosity, to unfinished thoughts, and to the humility of knowing that there’s always more to know.
In the wake of Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the 2024 Paris Olympics, I dive deep into the ethical storm brewing around the government's public disclosure of its financial backing for her.
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