I turn 27 today,And I blow the candlesLaugh with family and friendsA sense of gratitude covers meFor how difficult is it to reach late twenties?In humanity’s tenure on Plant EarthHow many have died long before this timeDue to sickness, poverty,…
Hey you! I see you are carrying your reusable cutlery and are also sitting forlorn at the Varanasi train station. But how can anyone be unhappy here? The ghats of Varanasi carry a peace like no other, especially for us…
If the sun dipped a little lower-Kissed the sky a little longer-Playing with hues like nature’s Van Gogh,If the stars shined a little brighter-Even on brightly light nights-Setting light on fire, like natural crackers,Would we appreciate them more?If the waves…
A land of chaos, lawlessness ruled hereIn the era of stories molded to whatever we held dearNiche it was still, and so we flewThrough AUs and Fix-ItsBut through some rather nasty stuff tooEffected our psyche, it probably did.But a reminder…
A poem sharing my feelings on fossil fuel usage with the Earth Mother.
Cleanliness is next to godliness, and a major part of health, hygiene, and Indian culture, despite what the look of the landfills and garbage dumps found every four kilometers may say. And just like charity it begins at home, even…
Buying jewelry and precious metals is a tradition on Diwali. While many in the sustainability community, including Vedic teacher, Acharya Prashant, have moved away from the practice calling it maya or overconsumption, many use Dhanteras and Diwali as a way…
Many counter-trends have started against the Gemini AI powered retro saree trend that has cropped up on social media, especially on META powered Instagram. Creators including eco-advocate and feminist Nanaya Premnath have called it out for digital colonization, ethical and…
What? Durga Puja shopping? Am I encouraging consumerism in the name of culture? Of course not. I strongly support, no-buy years, especially not buying new. Yet, pujor shopping has a hold on the culture of West Bengal that is undeniable…
The world is overwhelmingCan I be a piece of sandLost in millions with no purpose, no bills, no understandingOf the toxicity we wade throughJust to make itAnother day.Can I please be a grain of sandTo be lost in the vastness…
