The Thought Box

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  • Strings That Choke

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    Neha
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    What really bothers me is this constant, invisible pressure to live a life that’s not even mine. I feel like I was handed a script the moment I was born, written by society, edited by relatives, and directed by my parents. And I’m expected to perform flawlessly, without question. Like a kathputli (a puppet on…

  • December: My Season of Hope and Comfort

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    Neha
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    My favorite month of the year? Hands down, it’s December. Winter months have always held a special place in my heart, and December tops the list for so many reasons. First of all, it’s the month when nature does me the biggest favor—lizards go into hibernation. Yes, you heard that right, lizards! They’ve been my…