When you tell people that you’ve been picked by one of the most prestigious institutes of the country, the general reaction is predictable. The jaw drop, followed by congratulations and then that gleam in the eye ‘Damn, she didn’t look that smart!’ or in some cases ‘talent in this country has gone to the dogs.’ … Continue reading Love in IIT 101
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Supporting a Survivor: The Road to Healing
As per an NCRB report in 2017, incidents of crime on children involving sexual abuse were a scary 26.2%. It is common knowledge that child sexual abuse can scar the child for life. The recently released The Apology by Eve Ensler details the trauma a person can be subjected to in the event of such … Continue reading Supporting a Survivor: The Road to Healing
Talking Maths with Archana Sarat
Archana Sarat is a multi-dimensional author and a recent awardee at the REC-Valley of Words Literature Festival, Dehradun for her remarkable book Tales from the History of Mathematics. A fascinating blend of anecdotes and facts, this book charts the important milestones in the evolution of art and science of Mathematics and brings its journey to life. … Continue reading Talking Maths with Archana Sarat
In Conversation with Rituparna Ghosh
Unloved in Love: The Story of Imperfect People is a romance title with the right mix of contemporary and fairytale. An unparalleled drama where friendships are tested and love is reasoned with. A story that shows how moving ahead is easy but getting over is never a possibility when there is true love. Rituparna Ghosh, the author, has a … Continue reading In Conversation with Rituparna Ghosh
Becoming a Parent to my Parents
By Harshali Singh Recently, my mother was admitted to the hospital for a week. Now, I have seen my mother’s health deteriorate gradually and have kept a close watch on the slide. But this was too sudden for me to process. Hence, it was only after the initial days of worry had given way to … Continue reading Becoming a Parent to my Parents