Sehaj K, Author at Arré

You Never Forget Your First… Drink: A Tribute to the Daaru Addas of Our College Years

We’ve all had that adda. That neon sign flashing loud in the dingy street crawling with mice and drunk uncles. That dimly lit interior reeking of puke, heartbreak, and freedom, all at once. It amazes me to think about how one spot within four walls has witnessed so much of my life.

Sehaj K July 6, 2016

Culture

Gurpurab of My Childhood: Langar, Mul Mantar, and My Dadi’s History Lessons

I remember clutching my father’s finger as we made our way through the crowd at the Golden Temple. My head was covered with mother’s red dupatta; I was clenching onto a ₹100 note for dear life until I managed to slip it inside the donation box. That was always my “duty” and I would take it very seriously.

Sehaj K June 26, 2016

Health

I Slept with Depression…

Sleeping with depression was the biggest mistake, and also the best decision of my life. I know he’s not in love with me. He’s just using me. I’m that crazy girl who keeps sleeping with the guy she’s in love with and then cries about it but then repeats the process again.

Sehaj K June 24, 2016

Pop Culture

Thanks for The Princess Switch, Netflix. But I’d Rather Watch Love Actually

Holiday films are to me what Tom and Jerry is to children, so I was overjoyed when Netflix released two holiday season films last week – The Princess Switch and A Christmas Prince. They’re my gloomiest holiday binge ever.

Sehaj K May 23, 2016

Health

I am Depressed But my Partner is Happy. I Hate Him For It

I’m in a relationship where my partner’s happiness is a constant reminder that they have something that I don’t. There are two ways this could go: Either I can feel inspired, and try to walk down the same path. Or I can start hating him for it.

Sehaj K May 11, 2016

Modern Family

“Badi Aayi Environment-Waali!” Why Our Parents Don’t Give a Damn About Climate Change

When I was growing up my parents would constantly nag me to switch off all the lights in house. No, they did not want to be green. They only wanted to save the other kind of “green”. Now when I ask them to conserve power because of environmental reasons, they simply scoff.

Sehaj K April 17, 2016