Articles by me / Published ArticlesShunali Khullar Shroff’s ‘The Wrong Way Home’ Celebrates Singlehood In All Its Messy Glory | Feminism in India March 10, 2026 Written by 0 As February draws to an end, one is reminded of the long-drawn celebration of love, in all its myriad forms, in the past month, centred around Valentines’ Day. Our cultural conversations around love have always primarily focused on heterosexual couples; we celebrate such pairings as the most legitimate and valid manifestation of the hitherto chimeral affect of love. It seems that the performances of romantic affection and conjugal bliss in relationships, catering to a heteronormative gaze, legitimises love and mandates loud celebration, replete with roses, chocolates and heart eyes. Shunali Khullar Shroff’s The Wrong Way Home, published by Bloomsbury India, comes to readers as a refreshing break from the done-and-dusted tropes of traditional romance novels. Shroff’s most recent book is witty, sensitive and honest. The narrative centres the experiences of the recently divorced Nayantara, a PR professional who deals with heartbreak, social exclusion and insecurities after her marriage with filmmaker Jay Sarabhai fails.Read MoreFurther Reading... The best hotels and resorts in Asia: The Gold List 2026 December 26, 2025 Smart social satire | Review of The Wrong Way Home by Shunali Khullar Shroff – The Hindu March 10, 2026 The Rise of AI Companions: Women Challenge Traditional Relationship Norms March 10, 2026 Previous PostThe best hotels and resorts in Asia: The Gold List 2026 Next PostSmart social satire | Review of The Wrong Way Home by Shunali Khullar Shroff - The Hindu
