PinnedMarva KaderWhy I can’t listen to Taylor Swift anymore—Popstars, Power, and Politics.For exhilarating happy moods, dance to Taylor Swift. When dejected and sad, cry to Taylor Swift. When fuming with anger, vent to Taylor…4 min read·Dec 30, 2023----
PinnedMarva KaderSmall joys and big dreams.I belong to the generation of kids who were constantly asked, “What’s your ambition?”. At schools by teachers, in that session by a…4 min read·Dec 8, 2023----
PinnedMarva KaderReviving the lost art of reading fictionWhen was the last time you bought a fiction? The answer would not be that far in the past if you have a heart for novels. Now, let me ask…5 min read·Oct 16, 2022----
PinnedMarva KaderHow often do you cry?I’m sitting on a local private bus in my state of Kerala. They are playing old Malayalam sad songs loudly. I listen to the music as the bus…5 min read·Sep 29, 2022--1--1
PinnedMarva KaderAbout SmellThe cauliflowers covered with batter were frying crisp into that beautiful golden color. The chopped garlic and onions were being sauteed…3 min read·Jun 23, 2022----
Marva Kader‘Perfect Days’ — Phenomenal and Philosophical. A Film ReviewIf ‘Perfect Days’ was set in India, would it be so perfect? was the first question that popped into my head. For the uninitiated, ‘Perfect…4 min read·Dec 21, 2023----
Marva KaderAbout loving and hating one’s own body.Once I was walking back from the office. On the roadside, there were two women standing under an umbrella stall. The kind you see on…6 min read·Sep 8, 2022--1--1
Marva KaderThe Art of Re-watching.The Other day, I did the trending NGL thingy on Instagram. This app lets your Insta followers send you anonymous messages. One of the…4 min read·Aug 20, 2022----
Marva KaderAccents. We all got them.It was my freshwoman (:P) year at college. A kind of a melting-pot campus. People from all over the world. The amount of different accented…4 min read·Aug 6, 2022----
Marva KaderI still often wear a mask when I go out.Yes, COVID is still around the corner. One of your friends or relatives is suffering from it. But this is not a post about wearing a mask…3 min read·Jul 22, 2022----
