Ekshika Parnami

I wrote my first poem in fifth grade and haven't stopped since. As it has been famously said, 'I don’t write poetry; poetry writes me.' Writing has not been a luxury for me; it has been a necessity that keeps me sane. Pouring my emotions onto paper comes as naturally to me as breathing. A degree in Journalism from Christ was just the cherry on top. Writing long essays as part of UPSC preparation or term papers as a JNU student never felt like a burden to me; in fact, it was therapeutic to type 2,000 words in one go. Interning as a reporter with The Indian Express taught me how asking the right questions can lead to crisp and engaging pieces. Emotionally, I have keenly observed and experienced inconsistencies in relationships—both in my own life and around me while growing up. I have hopped from relationship to relationship, be it long-distance or unrequited, toxic or abusive, live-in or casual. To heal from the pain and heartache of those experiences, as well as the rough marriage of my parents, I would post long pieces on Instagram. These posts became both a venting space and the start of my journey toward self-love. Some people started relating to my writing and would tell me, 'You should get paid for this!' So, here I am. I found my medium to release overwhelming feelings and the lessons I’ve learned, getting them out of my system

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20 Things That Women Want From Men They Love 

The top picks for women? Humor, intelligence, honesty, kindness, and values. However, it’s worth noting that ‘good looks,’ ‘facial attractiveness,’ and ‘fitness’ were all rather high up on the women’s’ list as well. Curiously, ‘money,’ social status,’ and ‘prosperity’ were all at the bottom of the list, which seems to run counter to what other studies have concluded.

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