Nandini Balial

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Chai is a Four-Letter Word

An ode to the camel-coloured elixir.

Dec 15, 2022

Dec 15, 2022

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The One Where a Finance Bro Paid Me to Run His Tinder Account for (and While Pretending to Be) Him

Picture this: Harlem, New York City, 2013. An unemployed New York University graduate, with a decent résumé of internships and jobs, is…

Jul 22, 2022

The One Where a Finance Bro Paid Me to Run His Tinder Account for (and While Pretending to Be) Him

Jul 22, 2022

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Five Burning Questions I’m Asking Myself Before Leaving for India Tomorrow

It’s my first visit in 16 years.

Nov 10, 2022

Five Burning Questions I’m Asking Myself Before Leaving for India Tomorrow

Nov 10, 2022

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An Interview With: Alfre Woodard

Before you reach the body of my interview with the legendary Alfre Woodard, I have a disclaimer to add. I had the privilege of speaking…

Oct 11, 2022

Oct 11, 2022

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Welcome to The Chatterbox!

Introducing an interview series with folks, from all over the world, trying to make a difference. First up: a two-part interview with…

Oct 5, 2022

Oct 5, 2022

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Link Sink: An updated list of my favorite bylines

[Updated 9/29/2022] Greetings, lovely readers!

Sep 29, 2022

Link Sink: An updated list of my favorite bylines

Sep 29, 2022

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I’m Glad the Queen Died

And there’s nothing you can do to make me feel bad about it.

Sep 25, 2022

Sep 25, 2022

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My Curly Hair Conundrum, Part II + A Tribute to Ayesha Malik

Fast-forward again to late 2019. This subject is still painful for me, so I will be brief. I’d been living in my parents’ house for two…

Sep 18, 2022

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My Curly Hair Conundrum, Part I

Wavy, coil-y, curly, kinky, and combinations of all the above: there are just as many types of curl patterns as there are stars in the sky…

Sep 16, 2022

Sep 16, 2022

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Jane’s Journey: Day 3 & 4

Note: This essay neither includes nor encourages recommendations of treatments for any illness. Always consult with your physician(s)…

Sep 14, 2022