Blogs By Fellows

I grew up in Jammu, a small city nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas. Like many others, I left for bigger cities in search of better opportunities. But after years of studying and working across India’s metros, I felt a strong pull to return. That urge brought me back to Jammu, where I began […]

Ajmeri Gate- Gateway to Jaipur’s Heritage. Photo credit: Author The beautiful city of Jaipur has always been a major pin on my life’s map. Even though I grew up in Delhi, Jaipur was where my favourite cousins lived, and where I spent nearly every summer, winter, and Diwali break for 17 years. I vividly remember […]

Since childhood, I’ve been drawn to exploration, not just of places but of the stories and cultures within them. Inspired by Satyajit Ray’s Tarinicharan Banerjee, who chased meaning across 60 cities and 38 jobs, I’ve embraced curiosity as my compass. As I travelled across India, however, a troubling pattern emerged—women everywhere lived with a quiet, […]