Parita Patel, Author at Arré

About Parita Patel

The Politics of Love: How I Date a Modi Supporter as a Good Little Liberal

A few months into a new relationship, I discovered the man I am dating is a Modi supporter. And I’m the textbook definition of a liberal. How were we going to make this work?

Parita Patel July 26, 2016

First Person

20-Year-Old Battle With Acne: The Scars on My Psyche are Deeper Than the Ones on My Face

My acne-scarred face is the most enduring memory people have of me. When relatives come over, my brother gets the usual greeting of, “My, how you’ve grown!” I get “Why don’t you go to my friend’s dermatologist?” After years, I found a miracle drug. Was I willing to risk my health for it?

Parita Patel March 7, 2016