Essays from the Deep

Aboard IndiGo’s Ambitious Wax Wings

Is the monopoly player in Indian airspace the new Icarus in the making?

Dec 13, 2025 • Jagruit Jani

The Act of Playing God

A mere mortal’s diatribe on immoral mortals who check the boxes of terrorism for promised immortality.

Nov 15, 2025 • Jagruit Jani

A Short History of Meddling with History

Before you turn over a new leaf in your history books, it just might get rewritten.

Sep 12, 2025 • Jagruit Jani

Immolation of the Fire

What can ever happen to a nation that brands its goddesses a witch? In these dark times, even the fire won’t atone for our sins.

Sep 5, 2025 • Jagruit Jani

Are the Dog Days Over?

The Indian Supreme Court recently gave a divisive order to curb stray dogs. What does this actually tell us about our relationship with stray dogs and…

Aug 22, 2025 • Jagruit Jani

The Curious Case of an Unfamiliar Wolf

And a sad tale of how humans rip out the very meaning of humanity through their greed.

Aug 8, 2025 • Jagruit Jani

Is This an Eldritch Horror We Didn't See Coming?

Have we unleashed an intelligence that might not be what it seems: beyond our comprehension and potentially maddening?

Aug 1, 2025 • Jagruit Jani

An Ode to Corporate Cynicism

A look at corporate employee-centric mental gymnastics through the lens of Orwell’s best.

Jul 10, 2025 • Jagruit Jani

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