I wrote a long, reflective essay for The News 21’s Pulse vertical.

It’s called “After 12 Years in Toronto, Returning to Mumbai Felt Like Moving to a New City” and explores the themes of compelled displacement alongside the ideas of belonging and of “home.” It was originally published on their platform.

The News 21 is an independent, Mumbai-based investigative news platform managed by senior journalist Vivek Bhavsar. It covers a broad range of subjects including governance, public policy, business, and international affairs.