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e9 presents · 11 october
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The Parts We Haven’t Read Yet
Sometimes, all it takes to keep a story going is one more morning, one unfinished conversation, or one reason to see what happens next. At twenty-one, I am learning that an unfinished story is not a failed one.
Past and Present
A reflection on the climb from uncertainty to achievement, and the many peaks that still lie ahead.
Pallete
Some paintings remain unfinished—not for lack of colour, but for lack of answers.
Student Suicides - Some Underlying Issues
A student is more thsan their grades, their research, their career, or their failures. This piece explores how academic pressure, financial burdens, isolation, and a lack of student representation can turn an institution of learning into a source of distress.
A walk of life
From misty mornings to moonlit dusks, life finds its rhythm in the little things.
Celebrating ShilpSparsh
Years may pass, but some classrooms never really leave us. A journey back to ShilpSparsh and the children of T. Begur, where knowledge crossed boundaries, friendships took root, and learning became something beautifully mutual.
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Geckos (Did you know?)
Sometimes, the best ideas aren’t invented—they’re borrowed from nature. 🦎
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to PhD Applications
From choosing universities to writing SOPs and surviving rejection, a practical guide to the messy reality of PhD applications.
The Quiet Trade
What if education is less about learning, and more about learning what to remember, what to forget, and how to compete?
What is the use of a map if we don’t know where we are?
We spend years learning equations, passing exams, and collecting degrees—yet rarely stop to locate ourselves on the map. This is question regarding the use of that map.
The Dream Market
A little boy, a big dream, and a promise to himself.
Education around the World
Every country has built its education system around a different set of needs and compromises. By looking across India, the USA, the UK, China, and Finland, perhaps we can imagine something better.
थोड़ा सा वक़्त
A gentle reminder that every unfamiliar place was once new to everyone who now calls it home. Through simple verses, this poem celebrates patience, new beginnings, and the quiet magic of giving life a little time.
Between Worlds
A poignant reflection on the spaces between who we were and who we are becoming. Through quiet, powerful verses, the poem explores identity, belonging, and the difficult grace of choosing growth over familiarity.
Home is where I want to be
Life spins endlessly like a grand carousel—offering wonders, stories, and fleeting joys. Yet, after gathering all its treasures, the soul finds that the greatest comfort lies in the familiar embrace of its own home.
Bring Thy Walls Down
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