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Riya Panghal

Riya Panghal is a student of History, Political Science and Psychology from Haryana, India, and an emerging writer interested in the intersections of literature, politics, and contemporary society. Her work moves through themes of censorship, nationalism, gender, memory, and the emotional atmosphere of modern life. She writes poetry, essays, and cultural criticism that often explore unrest, identity, silence, and the psychological impact of political realities. Drawn to writing that confronts discomfort and urgency, she is particularly interested in how language records fear, resistance, and collective anxiety.