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Things I Discovered This Week #73 (opens the original)
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Hello blahcksheep,I honestly haven’t been able to think about much else since the CJP protests began. The past two weeks have left me feeling anxious, but also quite hopeful. I’ve been glued to my phone, endlessly scrolling through reels and news for updates. My heart was at Jantar Mantar throughout the protests, and with everyone out there protesting But before you dive into this week’s listicle, here’s a little ritual for you:Pick a book you’re currently reading, or simply the one nearest to y
What Protests Leave Behind (opens the original)
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I have been thinking a lot about the protests that shaped my life. The anti-rape protests in Delhi come to mind for how they were led by a generation of angry women demanding accountability from the State, (“We want justice”) the right to safer cities and a change in patriarchal attitudes (“Change the mindset, not our clothes”). The farmer’s protests in 2020 were iconic. It is not everyday that you get to witness farmers from Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh storm Delhi in their tractors (“Delh
Things I Discovered This Week #72 (opens the original)
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Hello blahcksheep,It’s been a wonderful week. I feel inspired and energised to write more and work on new pieces for The Blahcksheep. I wrote a new personal essay on mothers and daughters, and I’d be delighted if you gave it a read :)But before we deep-dive into this week’s listicle, I wanted to begin with a little ritual. You can think of it as guidance, a writing prompt, or just a fun thing to do. Here’s how it works: Pick a book you’re currently reading, or simply the one nearest to you. Turn
Things I'd Say To My Mother If I Were Brave Enough (opens the original)
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Things I Discovered This Week #71 (opens the original)
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Why I Walked Away From the UPSC Dream (new personal essay alert 📢) - I recently read ’s thoughtful essay on the UPSC exam, in which she argues that India's obsession with the exam is a rational response to its socio-economic realities. For millions of young people, especially those from marginalised communities, the civil services remain one of the few credible pathways to dignity and upward mobility. C
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