Woman of color, ambivert, feminist, socially liberal, politically centrist, non-believer. Grew up in a lower middle-class family in West Bengal, India. Tries to practice simple living and high thinking.

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In astronomers' lingo, my hobbies have long-term and short-term variability; they have been evolving with my age while fluctuating with my mood. 

Since my childhood, I have been deeply involved in various forms of literary, visual, and performing arts, thanks to the artistically rich and active community I was brought up in. I discovered my knack for doing science and decided to make a profession out of it in the XIth standard. All of my previous passions have thus been pushed aside to hobbies. 

Did I mention that I am a diehard cat-lover? I admire their cattitude! 

I started enjoying hiking and solo travel during my first paid internship as an undergrad. After moving to the USA, I recognized my interest in exploring traditional cuisines, growing houseplants, and learning history (of anything, but specifically the history of ancient cultures) and revived my passion for writing in leisure (see my blog in Bangla).