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The doorbell in 36, Chowranghee Lane rang and Hamid ran to the door in anticipation. It was 7 pm and he knew who was there at the door. He
April 22, 2026
Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park, Rotorua, New Zealand, July 7, 2025
I was born in Agra and grew-up in Jaipur. My father was an academic and we stayed on the university campus. Ours was a very liberal household and my parents and near ones ensured that me and my siblings remain secular and empathetic.
I have been writing bits and pieces since my college days but never made an effort to systematically document this effort. As a consequence, most of my experiments with early writing got lost. Some of these early pieces that were discovered later made it evident that not much was lost! My non-academic writing, mainly poems, remained sporadic for many years but picked up a bit after I joined IIM, Ahmedabad.
To create a thoughtful and inclusive space where personal reflections, poetry, and prose connect people across backgrounds, evoke shared emotions, and celebrate the richness of life experiences.
To share heartfelt non-academic writings—poems, stories, reflections—and original photographs with a wider audience, while fostering empathy, creativity, and curiosity. This platform is dedicated to preserving the spirit of lived experiences and inspired moments, with the hope that they resonate meaningfully with readers.
Systematically collect, organize, and share a lifetime’s worth of non-academic writings—poetry, short stories, and reflections—with the aim of engaging readers through honest, culturally rich, and emotionally resonant content that fosters connection and shared understanding.
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Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad Campus, February 27, 2022
Madhavpur Beach near Porbandar Gujarat, December 20, 2022
Sunflower Fields near Malaga, Spain, June 6, 2019
Sunset Point, Shivrajpur Beach, Dwarka, Gujarat, December 21, 2022
The doorbell in 36, Chowranghee Lane rang and Hamid ran to the door in anticipation. It was 7 pm and he knew who was there at the door. He
Kids Children playing on IIM, Ahmedabad Campus, behind CIIE (now IIMA Ventures) building, April 28, 2015 I am on a flight from Pune to Ahmedabad. For some reason I am
किसे याद रखूं किसे…. Author in late 1970s. Pic courtesy Aloke Gupta किसे याद रखूं किसे भूल जाऊं कि तुम कौन हो नाम क्या है मेरा ये किससे मैं पूछूं
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