Does December Make You Blue? Or Is It Just Me?
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Does December Make You Blue? Or Is It Just Me?

Decembers and I just don’t get along. While you’re giving thanks for all the silver linings of the year, I’m hypnotised by the dark clouds. Like a show reel of the lowest points of my year — an almost debilitating heartbreak, every missed opportunity, and my most acute failures — that’re playing on loop in my mind.
Crime and Punishment for the Stoner Soul
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Crime and Punishment for the Stoner Soul

I’m always marked out by the cops as a prime suspect on their “drug-addict eradication mission,” because I weigh a grand total of little more than my backpack, and my hair defies Newtonian laws of gravity.
How an Indian Mother Celebrates the Monday After Mother’s Day
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How an Indian Mother Celebrates the Monday After Mother’s Day

Much has been said about motherhood. “Motherhood is divinity” – I suppose that can be debated. “Motherhood is a job you can never quit” – True that. “Motherhood is a responsibility? – Hey, preaching to the choir, here! But to me, here’s what it really is: Motherhood means you are never alone in your thoughts.
A Long Overdue Love Letter to My Big, Fat Body
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A Long Overdue Love Letter to My Big, Fat Body

I have so much to apologise to my perfectly imperfect body for. For all the times I caught your eye and looked away. For the times I saw you in a photo and made a face. As I looked for “You’re beautiful”, I forgot to love you. I forgot that you loved me so much and I just couldn’t see it.
India Against CAA: Being a First-Time Protester Can Be Daunting, Don’t Hesitate to Ask Questions
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India Against CAA: Being a First-Time Protester Can Be Daunting, Don’t Hesitate to Ask Questions

I never ended up going for several stirs I could have been a part of, because of the unanswered questions. Was I expected to carry a sign? If a scuffle breaks out, can I leave or will that be deemed cowardly? To some, especially seasoned protestors, some of these questions might seem silly, but a little bit of information would help people who genuinely want to join the good fight.