Shubham
Oil painting of an open book on a wooden desk

Writing

Selected essays from my Substack.

Culture & Code

What the National Anthem?

Behind every anthem lies a narrative. Using NLP and clustering to surface how countries express values like devotion, land, and democracy through their words.

Truth & Society

The Cost of Lies

Every lie we tell ourselves—about our history, our neighbors, our ideals—demands a hidden tribute. Unpacking the stakes of self-deception in politics and memory.

Personal Philosophy

You, Still

A reflection on Richard Feynman’s letter to his late wife. Exploring how love persists in absence—raw, quiet, and defying the finality of death.

Perspective

Shores of the Cosmic Ocean

Reflecting on our place in the vast universe. Earth is but a tiny 'shore' in the ocean of the cosmos, yet our curiosity drives us to explore what lies beyond.

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