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I really needed a week like the one I had. I was asleep by 10 most nights, having read for an hour in bed. I had extraordinarily productive work blocks…

Dec 3

Hitha on inflation, radicalization, and Kendall Toole

Dec 2

Diksha on brown girls & eating disorders, the world population, and AMR

Dec 1

Hitha on the future of food, a climate warning, and the show (and star) you're about to be obsessed with

Nov 30

Hitha on rural hospitals, Alia Bhatt, and the kids' album I can't stop playing

Nov 29

Hitha on a very viral season, making a holiday movie, and Andrew Morton's many thoughts on the British royal family

Nov 28

Going to keep this short and sweet, as we’re at my parents’ house for the rest of the week and my father is ready to enjoy Naidu Wines’ pinot noir with…

Nov 23

Shibani on escaping hustle culture, pursuing success through happiness, and Tarla Dalal's cooking

Nov 23

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