Manjari Gupta

The passion for learning and reading is a luxury not everyone can afford. Once you fall in love with books, there is no turning back. The one interesting aspect about reading is that not only does it provide an enriching experience but helps you discover the types of bibliophiles that exist in the world. Every book-lover regardless of their interest in books and stories differs in their style of reading. Some spend sleepless nights finishing the book that got them at first through its romantic plot twist or possibly a fangirl moment. Some turn into a full-blown academic and paint…

I have a confession to make today I have always felt that youtube algorithms are secretly monitoring my moods because duh! what about these, numerous unsolicited recommendations of cringe-worthy content on the platform, right when I am confused about what to watch. Although to my surprise, the algorithms decided to take a turn in my favour and introduce me to my new favourite form of aesthetic; dark academia. Now, I am sure you must have learned about it even remotely in any of your socials. Dark academia is in vogue this era pals!!  Let us go through the what, when,…

The most agonizing part of life is the person who gave you the best memory turns into memory itself. We often find ourselves looking up I-lost-a-loved-one clubs on the internet while dealing with grief and pain, to find familiarity in the face of suffering. Losing a loved one is the biggest trauma anyone can ever experience. Grief is unforeseeable, no one is ever prepared to deal with it. There is no manual that one receives right after losing someone to death. The trickiest part is that no one comprehends what you are going through; the overwhelming surge of emotions take over your day-to-day…