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...till I found them. I have a list for you!
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My Substack Summer
What I read in Summer 2024
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Influencers We Called Teachers
I loved school. Had a mixed bag of teachers. But I learnt something from each one of them. Some more than others. Here are a few.
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Mere Paas Bhai Hai
Actually, I have eight of them! Rakhi is all about sister-brother love — I send them rakhis' (rather Udit does), they get me wine.
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A Three-Step Guide To Give Up Alcohol*
Success guaranteed! Almost. *Conditions Apply.
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Name-Place-Animal-THING: Lunchbox
Despite a rocky start, my relationship with lunchboxes has evolved— with other people's lunchboxes, that is!
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Cheers! Nani
I was the first of her nine grandchildren, and her only granddaughter. She was like The Incredible Hulk to me. I am like her: hypochondriac, straight…
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The Life of My Periods
I knew I wouldn't bleed to death. So the first two days (of the rest of my periods life) were spent in tacit denial and dicey bravado.
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What My Body Remembers
A prompt that brought back memories of my first accident which I strongly believe (and which Udit vehemently opposes), left my nose and chin a bit…
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Thank You Pappa!
Life lessons that were far from sit-you-down-let-me-tell-you-a-story, untied the knots and ironed out the creases of my life.
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I Am Stuck
I am at the starting line of the 100 metres and I have been unable to take off at the shot of the starter pistol. But I will take off...soon. Maybe by…
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Keep It Up!
This was, perhaps, dad's favourite expression. It was, when he was alive. It continues to be, from the beyond as well.
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Democracy Zinda Hai!
The 2024 elections are over. And there is hope. Disclaimer: This is not an election analysis.
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Starting Anew
What do time tables, soaps, pens, diaries, and a writing workshop have in common?
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