Adhyayan · pause reflect and write
A notebook, a pen, and whoever shows up.
Every weekend, we gather at community spaces like museums, courtyards, rooftops, sometimes just a cafe corner.
The perfect world
Write a piece inspired by utopian or dystopian literature
This week's prompt
"Utopian and dystopian books "
What makes a society vulnerable to fascism? What shapes the way we think, behave, obey, consume, and imagine? This August, Adhyayan begins The Anatomy of Fascism
Upcoming sessions in this theme (5 sessions)
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The regimented crowd
"Understanding fascism through animal farm"
Habitual Hegemony
"We’ll spend the evening in discussion, reflection, and writing, allowing ideas to unfold through conversation rather than certainty."
What we consume
"What we consume "
Fragility of freedom
"Fragility of freedom "
The perfect world
"Utopian and dystopian books "
Our meetup rhythm
What happens at a session
Whether it's your first time writing or you carry a notebook everywhere, there's a seat for you at our table.
Write
You can come with a pre-written piece, or write on the spot using prompts or conversations happening around.
Read it out loud
You can read your piece to an encouraging circle. If you have brought an object? You can tell the story behind it; we call these item stories.
Photograph and recap
We close each session with a group photo, a short recap, and an evening full of memories.
Community archive
Featured writings
Looking Isn’t Enough
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The निराशा Society
Making every freedom feel like कमज़ोर and नाज़ुक, With a tad amount of प्रोत्साहन And a major amount of ताने and चुगली Hence making a captive society to liv...
आम सी कहानी
एक सवेरे बैठे हुए एक इच्छा हुई कि आज एक आम खाया जाए। घरवाली से कहा कि एक आम ले कर आता हूँ। सोचा कि पेड़ से तोड़ लेता हूँ जैसे बचपन में तोड़ा करता था। बाहर...
Golden smile
Blinding white sewage, Crystal-clear water, Flowing without a trace. Walking slowly, On tiptoes, on a slippery floor. Every corner shines, Reflects my f...
Beyond The Scroll
Social media is a part of our daily lives. We use it from a young age. For example, little kids watch videos on their devices like mobile phones or tablets whil...
खबरों की 'मटर-पनीर'
सुबह-सुबह जब हाथ में आया, आज का ताज़ा अखबार, लगा कि जैसे परोसा गया, मटर-पनीर मसालेदार। नज़र जब डाला उसमें, अजब खेल यह देखा है, पनीर तो गायब है इसमें, म...
Meetup memories
Group pictures & spot highlights
A glimpse into our weekend circles and community smiles.