Aneesha

It took me all this time to realize that every poet praises incomplete love. I am pretty sure that people always find beauty in incompleteness. Take the movie Titanic —its massive popularity exists only because of the incomplete love of Jack and Rose . If they had united in the end, it would have been just another romance movie; it would never hold the depth of the bitterest tragedy, the impact of which covered the rest of Rose's life. ​Consider Husnul Jamal and Badarul Muneer , the celebrated masterpiece of the poet Moyinkutty Vaidyar . Even though they unite later, people find the true beauty of the song in the painful poetry of their separation. ​What about Majnun ? We know it literally means 'madman.' Even though he had a name, people refused to call him Qais . That is what the world loves to see: the beauty of a love so consuming that it pushes a man to the brink of death. The world never remembered the poet ' Qais ibn al-Mulawwah ' as an ordinary man; instead ...

I believe that if you want to understand how deeply discrimination was rooted in our society, it is often better to look at your own family history than to read about it in books. Recently, I discovered a lot about the systemic inequalities that once existed right in my mother’s childhood household. ​From her youth until as recently as 2019, my mother's family employed domestic helpers . During her childhood, women from the neighborhood would come over to do the household chores while my grandmother socialized. However, these women did not receive a regular salary; instead, they were compensated with food or occasional small payments. A few months ago, my mother mentioned that one of their regular helpers used to take the leftover rice, boil it again to stretch it, and take it home to feed herself and her children at night. Reflecting on this, my mother quietly confessed, "I don’t know why we hesitated to just offer her the fresh, good food we had in our house." ​There...

 ​ I still remember the way I was treated by one of my class teachers. When I was in the 4th standard, there was a one-day school trip. I wasn't allowed to go because my motion sickness makes it impossible for me to travel by bus. When I told my teacher that my parents hadn't given me permission, she didn't question it or care. However, when the class topper said she hadn't gotten permission, the teacher did her absolute best to contact her parents until she finally got to go. The very next day after the trip, my teacher actually dared to mock me. She said, "Aneesha, we drank a squash that was very tasty," using her hands to describe the large size of the bottle. ​I faced another form of discrimination from one of my friends when I was in the 10th standard. She openly said, "I didn't have a problem with Aneesha until she said she was an atheist ." ​The third incident happened when I was in the 12th standard during an N.S.S. (National Service Sc...

 ​While Haunting Adeline is categorized as a dark romance, its central conflict acts as a grim reflection of the real-world anxieties surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein case and the global elite. By centering the plot on "The Society"—a cabal of powerful, untouchable figures who operate a vast human trafficking network—H.D. Carlton taps directly into the public's fascination with institutional corruption and secret islands. The narrative mirrors the core tenets of the QAnon movement, specifically through the protagonist Zade Meadows, whose vigilante persona "Z" and mission to dismantle deep-state trafficking rings serve as a fictionalized "white hat" savior. Ultimately, the book uses the sensationalized tropes of ritualistic abuse and high-level conspiracy to build a world where the monsters aren't just under the bed, but are the ones running the government and the economy. ​To those who judge for reading dark romance , once again I remind you all nev...

​ Have you ever thought about the  one who had  experienced   post-traumatic amnesia ? Those who don't know what happened to them, and suddenly wake up to find themselves in a hospital bed with injuries? On the late night of April 11, 2026, I woke up to exactly such a situation. ​I was at the Kozhikode Medical College , where I could see my father, my mother, and two of my college seniors. I didn't know where I was, but it was clearly a hospital. I was experiencing severe pain in several parts of my body and was pretty sure I had a fracture in my right wrist. They told me I had been attacked by a stray dog and had fallen from a height while on my way to college for an interzone drama rehearsal. They repeated this story, but my unconscious mind just couldn't accept it. A few hours later, I got a plaster cast on my right wrist and received a rabies vaccination . They told me there were no other problems besides that. However, I was having difficulty lifting my left ha...

 For years, I have been locked in a quiet war of conviction, trying to help those around me see that patriarchy is not a natural law, but a constructed system. It is a structure designed for male dominance ; its inevitable byproduct is a profound inequality that leaves women in a perpetual state of identity crisis . ​In this world, the 'male' is socially engineered into the role of the provider—a title used to justify his position as the absolute head of the household. Driven by these unscientific gender roles , women are conditioned to believe their purpose is to serve and live in the shadow of men. Perhaps the most tragic element is how the system sustains itself through the support of women who have been taught to view their own subordination as a privilege . ​In such an environment, freedom is a restricted commodity. A woman’s autonomy is routinely dismissed by men who were, ironically, raised by women—women who were themselves victims of the system, yet remained blind t...

 ​I am a Keralite , and while I can read and write Malayalam , I often feel the weight of its limitations in my daily life. I was raised in a somewhat sheltered environment, with my social circle mostly restricted to my parents and school friends. Through this experience, I’ve realized how deeply language shapes family dynamics. ​Though I was born into a Malayalam-speaking family, we—like many in my generation—tend to use contemporary English words instead of their Malayalam counterparts. A few days ago, I overheard my mother talking to a neighbor about a core memory involving my sister and my paternal grandmother. Back when my sister was in kindergarten, my grandmother, who had little formal education and spoke very little English, tried to show her a goat. ​She said to my sister, "Nokk, athann aadu" (Look, that is a goat). However, my sister didn't know that "aadu" meant goat, and my grandmother didn't realize my sister only knew the English word. They beg...

​Travel can be a transformative experience, but sometimes it is the difficult moments that leave the most lasting impact. I truly believe nothing offers more enlightenment than a train journey; in fact, I started blogging as a direct result of one. ​Last week, I traveled to Kasaragod with my father. It was a peaceful trip in a sleeper coach , where I even managed two hours of undisturbed sleep. However, the return journey to Kozhikode (Calicut) was a Herculean task—especially traveling in a General Ladies' compartment with my mother and sister. ​Initially, I stood for a while before finding a seat. Shortly after, a mother entered with her child. I held her six-year-old daughter to help them out, and my own mother gave up a small portion of her seat so they could sit—even though my mom could barely find enough space for herself. ​As the hour passed, the rush intensified until it became difficult to breathe. Just as I was nearing my station, another passenger began experiencing a b...

 Sometimes I feel there is a glitch in my mindset. I tell myself it’s better to be alone, yet the solitude hits me with a weight I can’t carry. I have friends, but the silence between us feels intentional. Aside from Farhana and Ishal , my phone remains quiet, leaving me to the mercy of my own company. ​I don’t know if this is trauma or if I’m simply living in the ghost of my past . I used to be an extrovert , a ' borderline exceptional case ' in college, but now I’ve retreated into an introversion I never asked for. I find myself calling friends 24/7, not because I have much to say, but because I am haunted by the silence. I am terrified of being an attention-seeker, yet I am starving for care. ​There is a specific kind of pain in being the ' scarecrow '—darkly existing in the light while everyone else is busy taking pictures and capturing moments. I am there, but I don’t belong. The most painful part? The carelessness people show toward missed calls. I could never i...

​While those who are blind act as if they can see, some who have sight pretend to be blind; I was forced to be a bridge between them. The so-called " helping hands " became unaware of their own standing. ​There is not much to describe, but I want to tell you about an incident in which I was involved. A blind man arrived at my college seeking financial help, and I came across him quite unexpectedly and helped him. Even though he did not receive the full financial support he wanted, what I recall every time is the wetness of my hand while holding his. He was almost my father’s age, blind, and had traveled a long way alone; yet, while the authorities refused to even walk toward him, he trusted me and walked through my college to seek help—he saw through my eyes. ​That is what led me to believe in trust ; even a person who is blind trusted me for help, whereas I find I cannot even trust the people around us. Through this incident, I realized that mercy only holds when the other ...

  ​Regardless of the generation, pedophilia persists as a social norm. It often carries itself as if it has earned the acceptance of society, dismissed as if the incident were merely a mistake or something trivial. ​I have read about the trauma caused by such approaches from men. Most incidents of pedophilia take place under the guise of the "innocent love" of an uncle toward a child, which later evolves into "grooming." I have read the play Thirty Days in September by Mahesh Dattani, which exposes the face of pedophilia across generations. ​In many Indian households, there is often a "creepy uncle." Yet, sometimes parents try to place the blame on their children by pointing to their style of dress. I know this is discussed all over the world, but I would like to say: "Be the change you want to see." ​I still remember a scene I witnessed during a housewarming: a relative was holding her sister a little closer, and I realized that the "creepy...

 Film and society share a bidirectional relationship, with cinema reflecting and shaping cultural norms. This essay condenses a critical analysis of the 2015 Malayalam film Premam , directed by Alphonse Puthren , starring Nivin Pauly . Despite acclaim for its nostalgic romance and male camaraderie, the film normalizes stalking, misogyny, racism, and boundaryless desire, amplified by euphemistic English subtitles that mask problematic elements for global audiences . Problematic RepresentationsPremam traces protagonist George's romantic pursuits across life stages, glorifying obsessive behaviors as charming love. His relentless stalking of schoolmate Mary—surveillance and overinterpreting casual signals—shifts from affection to obsession, framed as teenage fun. Interactions with college teacher Malar blur professional boundaries, prioritizing male desire over ethics and power dynamics, embodying patriarchal entitlement .Racism emerges through comedy, with dark-skinned characters lab...

  Ahalya was created by Brahma as a symbol of beauty, but why did he choose the old sage Gautama ? Everyone usually chooses money and love, but why did Brahma choose a man who brought dharma and grass? How could Brahma justify it? Indra brought every valuable thing, but the core thing behind the marriage of Gautama and Ahalya was Brahma's plan, and his lack of interest towards Indra. When Indra transformed into Gautama and seduced Ahalya, she wasn't aware it wasn't her husband. But when Gautama caught her, why did he curse her to be a stone without trying to understand her situation? This is where " political incorrectness " comes in – why did the person Brahma valued for inner worth over material splendor curse the woman who was his student and later married, without giving her a chance to justify her innocence? Is this the inner worth Brahma saw in Gautama? Gautama was practicing celibacy , and how did Brahma's manipulation tempt him to marry Ahalya? ...

Kadheejaa was a trending book for the past two months, but I was a little late to pick it up since I’m not very fond of reading in my mother tongue. I usually prefer English books as they help me strengthen my vocabulary.  NASEEF KALAYATH is a social media writer, more known for his storytelling and content creation. The book shows how unending is a husband's love for his wife and vice-versa. Khadeeja can steal our hearts and tears through its narrative peculiarities, reflective and heart-touching themes. This book is very relatable for everyone who has experienced love and care in their life. Khadeeja explores through a typical family melodrama, set in Kerala , a must-read book that can be enjoyed without any age boundaries. If we once get into it, we can't get rid of it until it ends.  This book discusses:  ✨️ the love of a husband towards his wife and vice-versa. ✨️ how unending love is.  ✨️ how each person in our life can contribute to our life in every way po...

In this era where caste and religious discrimination still exist, I want to tell you about an ideal village in Kerala , a place where everyone equally respects each other's religious affairs. Actually, this point of view is widely recognized all over Kerala. But there's something special about my homeland, " Mathara ," Calicut , Kerala. Mathara is a part of Olavanna Grama Panchayat , which is the largest Panchayat by population. Olavanna Grama Panchayat is a pioneer example of decentralized development , particularly in water management . I wasn’t aware of the brotherhood between people in our residential areas. Last day, my Political Science teacher asked us about caste discrimination in villages.  (I'm not interested in sharing the exact place I'm mentioning.)  In our neighborhood, nobody has faced any kind of caste discrimination. There are no quarrels or arguments. During the time of Rabi-ul-Awwal , the mosque near us distributes biryani to everyone, i...

"I think everyone has to read this book, not for literary enjoyment, but for self-realization. The fact is, we all need an experience to confirm that it is what it is. No advice can change us until it comes to experience. " The Girl in Room 105 " is a random book I took from my college library. From the first page onwards, this book takes us to a stage that bridges love and family. The book explores betrayal, humiliation, love, crime, and family melodramas. The book revolves around the investigation into the death of a Kashmiri girl named Zara Lone , the former girlfriend of the protagonist, Keshav Rajpurohit . Keshav and Zara had a breakup four years ago, but Keshav didn't move on from her. He stalked her, called her, and tried to contact her in every way possible. However, Zara was engaged to her boyfriend, Ragh u, a millionaire, while Keshav was a teacher at a coaching center. On the night of Zara's birthday, Keshav received some text messages from her. He rea...

  “A false friend and a shadow attend only while the sun shines.” People love fake people more than the true one. This is what my college taught me within a year. I don’t know why to keep this point striking in mind, but let me tell you that the one who encourages your every action without thinking of its side effects is not your friend; that one is the greatest mistake that you’ve ever done in your life. And here is why— ✦ If a person supports you in everything, realize one thing: that person is not concerned about you. He just encourages you to do so, to remind you that both of you share a bond. ✦ If you have a flaw , your friend has to tell you genuinely, it is to make you more clear. If your friend does not see this way, just realize one thing: your flaws don’t affect him, so he just ignored it and pretended that he supports you in anything. ✦ Why do fake people gain more temporary support ? Here is the answer: they know how to act according to people’s minds, how to manipulat...

  Have you noticed that most people use the name of  " differently abled "people to instill fear about something or to blackmail their kids? Why? Why do they pretend to be okay with using them as a tool? Instead of using them as a scare, why don't they try to make their kids aware about differently abled people and their lives? Even my mom used this method on me too. My secondary education was in a special school , which admitted common people only for 11th and 12th grade. So, I had a lot of chances to interact with them, and I still loved doing so. The core issue here is that by using them as a scary thing, they are injecting indirect hatred and fear towards differently abled people into the hearts of kids, which may vanish when they receive proper education, but some may remain the same. I can't forget my days at " Rahmania HSS for Handicapped " (where I completed my higher secondary education ). I realized that they have a unique bond with each other - ...

"Apart from my other book addictions, the Harry Potter franchise has hijacked my YouTube and Google Discover feeds. I'm not the kind of person who loves to read children's fantasy novels , but now I think my judgment was utter foolishness. Immediately after completing " Hunting Adeline ," I took up " Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone ," which I couldn't put down even after completing it. I watched all the Harry Potter series and now I'm a Potterhead . While watching the Harry Potter franchise late at night, my parents were worried about my obsessive nature towards fantasy movies . "The Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone welcomes us to an unescapable fantasy world, and it makes anyone who reads it an addict of the Harry Potter franchise. The book explores the wizarding world , which is very interesting, but more so than the first one. The story is set in London. The movie explores the life of a young boy, Harry Potte...

Simple mistakes we commit for temporary happiness can lead to permanent sorrow. " Will You Still Love Me " by Ravindra Singh is a romance novel that teaches us valuable moral lessons through a mysterious plot. Unnoticeable yet highly relevant mistakes that occur around us and go unnoticed can have a negative impact on our lives. Rajveer, a young businessman from Patiala , meets Lavanya, a carefree girl from Shillong , during a flight to Delhi . They accidentally swap luggage, leading to an unexpected connection. As they try to reclaim their belongings, they develop feelings for each other. However, Rajveer's family opposes their marriage due to Lavanya's ethnicity. Lavanya serves as a teacher in a remote village. Eventually, Rajveer's family approves their marriage, but Lavanya becomes bedridden due to an accident. This book is more than just a romance novel; it has depth. Readers need to interpret the story beyond the surface level. "Will You Still Love Me...

We may complete some books within 30 days to 3 days. ' Verity ' by Colleen Hoover is such a novel that I completed within 3 days. It's a book with surprising plot twists that no one could even imagine while reading. At first, I judged the book, thinking it would merely be a romance novel because it belongs to Colleen Hoover, but it wasn't a romance novel; it's a psychological thriller with alternating narration . We're all familiar with some of Colleen Hoover's books, such as ' Ugly Love ', ' It Ends with Us ', and ' It Starts with Us '. But through the book 'Verity', Colleen Hoover's creativity peaked. The book explores the lives of Lowen Ashleigh , Verity Crawford, Jeremy Crawford, and their kids. Verity Crawford is a renowned writer married to Jeremy and had kids. Verity becomes bedridden due to an accident, and as a result, she's incapable of completing her book series. To complete it, they approach Lowen, a you...

  Some books can make us to doubt about the reality and myth, sometimes we don't believe even if it is a myth. Francis ittykora is such a novel which made me to doubt about the existence of such rituals and people.francis ittykora is a mystery, thriller and historical novel by T.D Ramakrishnan which holds some unpredictable twists and plots. This novel connects the incidence and history creatively with people and cultures during the last 500 years.  The Novel begins with an American man who joined US army , during the war he raped a little girl, brutally so he was kept in a mental asylum for 1 year. As a result of the treatment he lost his sexuality, to regain it he had several nonsense ,at last he finds a website of   a "orgasm selling market" known as "The school". The Xavier ittycora is a descendant of a great merchant Francis ittykora,  who had 18 wives and 79 children those who belongs  to his family is called " 18 aam koottukar ", 18 families...

  "In this era, many teenagers fall for dark romance books because of their erotic literature. However, I was drawn to it only because of its representation of dark world content that is often unspoken in the contemporary world. We live in an era where holding a book in hand publicly is considered a showoff. I had watched many reels and posts praising 'Haunting Adeline' and 'Hunting Adeline' for their erotic literature. But this 'Cat and Mouse' duet holds something very serious that isn't explicitly stated yet. Zade Meadows was introduced to me by a reel that randomly appeared on my Instagram feed. Later, some reels introduced the book 'Haunting Adeline', and some dark romance triggered my desire to read them. Now, I've cried after completing 'Hunting Adeline'. The post-book blues had stolen my tears. Two books, two different lives, but the same people. My parents were sure about the thickness of 'Hunting Adeline', probably...

I'm certain that I never smiled over an Instagram post of a celebrity or any other activist, but last night, my mother's Instagram feed's first post was by Malala Yousafzai . Later, my gaze ended up on her other Instagram posts, and I smiled over many of them. I think she inspired me a lot to raise my voice against the patriarchy existing in my family. The book " I Am Malala " brought some changes in me; it was the first memoir I had read in my life, and it paved the way for my reading habit. " The terrorists thought they would change my aims and stop my ambitions. But nothing changed in my life except this: weakness, fear, and hopelessness died. Strength, power, and courage were born."--- Malala Yousafzai. My primary school is the reason behind my whole academic performance. It was the place that gave birth to the bookworm in me.I never used  my academic library until I was 11, during my 6th standard. I would often visit the library with my friend just...