Author

Venkat Sandeep B

@sandeep.bandla

SPR MDA

The Day I Became the Emperor

Why “The Emperor’s New Clothes” remains my favourite Andersen tale — and the role I never meant to play…

Apr 04, 2026 · 3 min read · 194 claps #hans-christian-andersen #writing-prompts #childhood-memories

On spice, from someone who grew up in it…

Jun 11, 2026 · 3 min read · 150 claps #indian-food #food #spices

Postcards from the Planet

Jun 22, 2026 · 4 min read · 50 claps #arizona #india #immigration

A father’s quiet ritual of giving kites becomes a neighborhood lesson in grief and care

Feb 21, 2026 · 3 min read · 50 claps #personal-essay #short-story #sankranti

LIF HUM

When the lights went out, the portico became a stage — and my uncle, Peddananagaru, was the storyteller.

Feb 07, 2026 · 4 min read · 14 claps #storytelling #family #uncle

She knew. I knew. Neither of us spoke.

May 06, 2026 · 3 min read · 2 claps #love #relationships #the-writing-table

LIF MDA

How a retro walkman, a clunky radio and one very confused Gen‑Alpha rewired my sense of time.

Feb 16, 2026 · 4 min read · 1 claps #90s-kids #indian-childhood #old-technology