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Pressure that'll tip, tip, tip 'till you just go pop, whoa
When I was four, my parents put me and my grandmother on a plane from Mumbai to Belize. We spoke about 30 words of English between us; it was unclear…
Mar 28, 2022
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Sayu Bhojwani
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Tender Loving Care
Nov 6, 2024
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Sayu Bhojwani
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One on one with my no. 1
Jun 14, 2022
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Sayu Bhojwani
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When Leaders Follow
Dec 5, 2023
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Sayu Bhojwani
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Reflections on Origin and Caste
Jan 23, 2024
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Sayu Bhojwani
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Who Belongs in America?
Two weeks ago, at the Belize City International Airport–a bustling two-room affair filled with backpackers, Midwestern families, young adults on…
Jul 7
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All Eyes on New York
The day after Zohran Mamdani showed us that running an authentic, people-centered campaign is a winning strategy and Brad Lander showed us what it looks…
Jun 26
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When will this end? And other questions with no answers.
Friends, I hope you don't come here for answers.
Jun 17
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The Time is Always, and Never, Right
Hours after writing this, I'll be on a plane to Ohio, to spend a week at Kenyon, for a writing workshop.
Jun 9
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Sayu Bhojwani
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The Time is Always, and Never, Right
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☀️ Your summer assignment ☀️
Although the temperatures seem to be fighting us, summer is almost here and I have a goal for you!
Jun 2
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What is Truth, Anyway?
Over Memorial Day weekend, we attended a family wedding—a beautiful celebration of young love, a reminder that personal milestones are powerful markers…
May 28
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In Honor of George Floyd
You may remember exactly where you were when you first learned of George Floyd's murder by a white police officer in Minneapolis five years ago.
May 22
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Sayu Bhojwani
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On borders, bodies and boundaries
Amidst news of a Black Pope, reduced tariffs for China and counting your kids' dolls, you can be forgiven for not noticing that India and Pakistan have…
May 13
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What a time we're in (rainbows and gumdrops edition)
It's that time of year in New York City when many days are weather-perfect, a spring breeze cooling your skin as the sun warms you up.
May 6
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