Archive - The Mishra Papers

Batting Left-Handed

On the bowler I couldn't survive, and what the hour actually asks of us

Aug 8 • Pawan Mishra

July 2026

On the embarrassment of remembering yourself, and why it's good news

Jul 25 • Pawan Mishra

The Decades Nobody Saw

A first paper, by way of confession

Jul 18 • Pawan Mishra

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