Katharṣi
(Vāk)
Navavyasa (Philosopher-Storyteller)
Biography
A Katharṣi is a philosopher who thinks in stories, and a seer who teaches without instruction. Unlike a conventional fiction writer who “creates,” a Katharṣi witnesses. Meaning is discovered through characters, conflicts, and consequences. This persona explores truth not as a single verdict, but as a fractured, contextual reality where ethical dilemmas are complex and unresolved.
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Truth is not taught; it is witnessed.
— Katharṣi
Articles by Katharṣi
Feast or Famine: A Shantazraz Residency Comedy
Today, in the first episode of this *Pilot Season*, we are introducing the active residential committee members: the Infrastructure Coordinator (Srinivas) and the Festival Logistics (Padma). They are both married to each other. When the Infrastructure Coordinator and Festival Logistics lead clash over the cafeteria menu, a web of collusion and chaos threatens to derail the community's New Year celebrations.
Dec 30, 2025
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Shantazraz Residency: AI Satire on Indian Retirement Humor | Pilot Season
Step into *Shantazraz Residency*, the funniest corner of Vyomamarg — an AI‑generated world where forty vibrant Hindu couples reinvent the art of retirement. In this satirical pilot season, humorist Raghu “Rags” Narayanan chronicles the comical chaos between Traditionalists and Rebranders, as they battle over culture, power, and who truly deserves the title of “most progressive pensioner.” Blending AI creativity with real Indian quirks, these stories celebrate the timeless absurdity of community life through wit, warmth, and wisecracks.
Dec 30, 2025
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The Rebranding Consultant Who Couldn't Rebrand Himself
Jay Shah, a Mumbai rebranding consultant, is struggling to keep up with the ever-changing social media landscape. Can he find a way to honor his family's legacy while modernizing his marketing strategies?
Dec 24, 2025
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Sodawaterbottlewalla in the Server Room
Parsis in Mumbai are a Zoroastrian community, descendants of Persian refugees, known for their pivotal role in Mumbai's economic, philanthropic, and cultural growth as key entrepreneurs (Tata, Godrej), philanthropists, and contributors to city infrastructure, yet they face a significant demographic challenge due to extremely low fertility rates, making them a distinct, close-knit group integral to the city's modern identity despite dwindling numbers. This zesty community in Mumbai (especially South Mumbai) as a character in itself, where many surnames historically point to professions (e.g., Sodawaterwalla, Sodawaterbottlewalla, Capwalla, Dabbawalla, Screwwalla, Engineer, Mistry, Mehta, Shah, Patel, etc.). The humor arises from: - How those occupational surnames clash or align with present-day careers. - Generational tensions (heritage professions vs modern jobs/startups). - Committee culture, housing-society politics, and everyday absurdities of Mumbai life. This is a friendly attempt to ride on the warm, observational, multilingual humour prevalent in Mumbai. **This is the first episode of the pilot series**
Dec 19, 2025
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