

Two Years - A Poem Dedicated to Dear Appuppan
Baby Ananyaa with Appuppan Today marks two years since my grandfather or Appuppan as I call him, left us for his heavenly abode. Last...

Ananyaa Joy Nair
Jan 16, 20233 min read


19 Lessons My Mother Taught Me | Happy Birthday, Amma!
Amma and I while visiting the Harvard Art Museums in 2019. Picture credit: Achan Today (November 21), is a very special day in my family....

Ananyaa Joy Nair
Nov 20, 202218 min read


A Sadhya of Lessons: My Digital Literacy Narrative
Who am I? It’s a somewhat cliché question that is supposed to make one introspect, consider their presence in the world, and ponder the...

Ananyaa Joy Nair
Sep 30, 202214 min read


Tales to Treasure: A Remembrance of Beloved Appuppan
Today (January 17, 2022), marks the first anniversary of the day my grandfather left us. Appuppan, as I call him, was more than just my...

Ananyaa Joy Nair
Jan 16, 202212 min read


Update! Scholastic Art & Writing Awards National Medal!
Being in high school, the college application process is a topic that has been of much significance to me. From choosing the classes I...

Ananyaa Joy Nair
Mar 17, 20202 min read


Degrees of Success: Redefining College Ambition - Scholastic Art & Writing Awards National Medalist
1969. It was the year that Neil Armstrong took “one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” A car crashed in Chappaquiddick and...

Ananyaa Joy Nair
Feb 4, 202013 min read


Movie Review: "Christopher Robin"
If your childhood was anything like mine, an integral part of entertainment was watching Winne-The-Pooh! The adventures of young...

Ananyaa Joy Nair
Jan 10, 20192 min read