The first trimester: shrouded in secrecy — You’re hoping, waiting, praying to get pregnant. You take that pregnancy test with bated breath. When only one line appears, you’re so disappointed. You were sure this time. You can’t bear more months of trying, waiting, the anticipation of the two week wait. And then, the second line appears. You did it! You’re going to have a baby! The first day passes in a blur: a shock of hope and joy and anticipation. And then it kicks in- you’re making a life inside of you.

It’s not about the sex — Let’s get this straight: Gehraiyaan is *not* a film about cheating and intimacy. I’m surprised by the outpouring of hate for Gehraiyaan. To me, this is a misunderstood film, largely in part to its sex-fuelled marketing strategy. This is a layered movie on adult relationships. On secrets. Misunderstandings. Money. Family…

in the spring, i was so fresh and new

free verse — dreading the bell. one more lunch in the library. you devour the books. you get the grades. imaginary friends on paper, in a foreign place. anywhere but here. is it always like this? school spirit. no drama, debate, sports. why won’t you try? you avoid the bus: you’re not going…

dreading the bell. one more lunch in the library. you devour the books. you get the grades. imaginary friends on paper, in a foreign place. anywhere but here. is it always like this? school spirit. no drama, debate, sports. your house captain is frustrated: you’re smart why won’t you try? you…

In this month’s edition of the Boundless Binge, we recommend some of the finest, darkest, most honest comedies we’ve seen in the recent past, so you don’t have to spend two hours every night just browsing and figuring out what to watch. I May Destroy You One Line Summary: After…

Prose Poetry — The first time I say I don’t want to have kids, I’m dismissed. You’ll grow up, things will change, wait until you meet the right person. When I meet the right person, and I say I don’t want to have kids, I’m dismissed. This is a honeymoon phase. Wait until…

Issue: #1 — What are you watching this pandemic? With every digital platform buying, releasing and promoting enough films and series to keep you glued to the screen for three-quarters of a lifetime, give or take, what is it that you choose to watch when you want to wind down — after a…