Devika Prasad

@devika_prasad

Essays on secondhand bookstores of Church Street.

Published Stories & Essays

2 stories

Essays 3 min read

What Changes When Welfare Is Called a “Freebie”?

Reetika Khera’s Freebies or Rights prompts a closer look at welfare labels, public accountability and the evidence readers need to assess policy arguments.

Oct 17, 2026 →

Essays 3 min read

The Rear Gate of Eighth Cross

Standing in a century-old Malleshwaram service alley, an observer watches the demolition of an ancestral home, tracing the silent violence of asphalt and architectural salvage.

Sep 6, 2026 →