Reading as a Way to Make Sense of the Mind and the World
I recently chose three books to rebuild my reading habit, two on psychology and one on climate. This decision came from a growing need to better understand my own thoughts, especially in the face of eco-anxiety and uncertainty about the future. A few chapters in, I already feel a shift toward more clarity and less…
What I Witnessed About Women’s Representation in Practice
An exploration of women’s leadership, gender representation, and inclusive practices at AMET University’s Women’s Celebration Week in maritime education.
The Women Building Businesses Across Tamil Nadu
Across Tamil Nadu’s towns and villages, women entrepreneurs are building real businesses with real traction. Reflections from a day screening 60–70 founders.
Between Gojo and Growth Capital: Comic-Con Reflections on fandom, escapism, and the Rise of Experiential Markets
A day at Comic-Con turned into more than fandom and cosplay. Somewhere between K-pop performances and collectible stalls, the line between escapism and economics felt surprisingly thin. This reflection explores how physical fandom spaces are shaping emerging experiential markets in an increasingly virtual world.
Stage Presence Is Built in the Shadows
From freezing mid-speech at nine to writing for leaders for a decade, this is a personal study in fear, mastery, and earned visibility.
I’m Deeply Worried About How We’re Preparing Students
I’m writing a personal rant after a long time. Not out of frustration alone, but out of concern after spending months in colleges and classrooms, listening to students talk about jobs, AI, stability, and fear. I’ve shared these concerns with friends and family, and in this piece, I tried to extract patterns from everything I’ve…
Deepa Sai 