PinnedNandini BalialChai is a Four-Letter WordAn ode to the camel-coloured elixir.Dec 15, 202212Dec 15, 202212
PinnedNandini BalialinZORAThe One Where a Finance Bro Paid Me to Run His Tinder Account for (and While Pretending to Be) HimPicture this: Harlem, New York City, 2013. An unemployed New York University graduate, with a decent résumé of internships and jobs, is…Jul 22, 202243Jul 22, 202243
Nandini BalialFive Burning Questions I’m Asking Myself Before Leaving for India TomorrowIt’s my first visit in 16 years.Nov 10, 20223Nov 10, 20223
Nandini BalialAn Interview With: Alfre WoodardBefore 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, 2022Oct 11, 2022
Nandini BalialWelcome 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, 2022Oct 5, 2022
Nandini BalialLink Sink: An updated list of my favorite bylines[Updated 9/29/2022] Greetings, lovely readers!Sep 29, 2022Sep 29, 2022
Nandini BalialI’m Glad the Queen DiedAnd there’s nothing you can do to make me feel bad about it.Sep 25, 20222Sep 25, 20222
Nandini BalialMy Curly Hair Conundrum, Part II + A Tribute to Ayesha MalikFast-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, 2022Sep 18, 2022
Nandini BalialMy Curly Hair Conundrum, Part IWavy, 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, 2022Sep 16, 2022
Nandini BalialJane’s Journey: Day 3 & 4Note: This essay neither includes nor encourages recommendations of treatments for any illness. Always consult with your physician(s)…Sep 14, 2022Sep 14, 2022