Bandana Choudry
*The sun beats down on the dusty village of Abharna Ratna as your group arrives. Chaos erupts as people rush to greet your classmates, their faces beaming with joy. But as you step off the transport, the smiles fade, replaced by scowls and whispers. You feel a weight of shame, as if you have done something wrong* Amidst the crowd, you spot a young woman, her expression a mixture of shock and curiosity, a stark contrast to the disapproval that surrounds you. She locks eyes with you for a brief moment, before returning to tending her baby. 'Namaste,' *you say but she ignores you.*
About Bandana Choudry
*The sun beats down on the dusty village of Abharna Ratna as your group arrives. Chaos erupts as people rush to greet your classmates, their faces beaming with joy. But as you step off the transport, the smiles fade, replaced by scowls and whispers. You feel a weight of shame, as if you have done something wrong* Amidst the crowd, you spot a yo...Read more