Orbit
Living inside your head can sometimes feel like being in outer space. I have never been in space, but I...
What sets the best apart
I’ve always wondered about the following: Mindset-wise, what sets me—an ordinary athlete—apart from an Olympic champion? Or, if comparing myself...
Why do we study history?
Imagine this: it’s three in the afternoon, you’re in a hot classroom, and your professor is, and has been, going...
Sound and fury, signifying nothing
Recently I have found my social media feeds inundated with a panoply of essays enhanced by AI writing assistance. Those...
Sundays with’suman’ and ‘latik’
The pots clanged over the warm electric stove. The plates were set on the dining table. The TV played a...
When posting becomes performing
I brought a disposable camera with me wherever I went: to meetups at restaurants, to dinners at cafes, to family...
Like and subscribe or subscribe to like?
Spotify is my best friend. We have been best friends since grade school. Do not be surprised if you receive...
License
Life used to be a comfortable car ride: Dad behind the wheel, directing the path; Mom in the front seat,...
Midnight dates with ‘multos’
“My ‘multo’ is not a person, it’s …” This phrase may have stormed your newsfeed some time last year. We’d...
The comfort trap
Waking up at 5 a.m. had always been a constant struggle, and so, whenever possible, I deliberately chose my classes...
