Of People and Places

Representative Illustration                                                                                    © Niharika Shenoy Outspoken, sensitive, easily offended yet deeply vulnerable; curious, sharp, and lovable—these are the shifting hues that come to mind when I think of adolescents. It’s endearing to see personalities peeking out, forming and dissolving in the short span of our interactions, surprising and humbling me with the depths they contain. They remain my favourite age group to explore ideas with: old enough to grasp nuances on their own, yet not too world-weary to try new things.  This blend of intensity and openness is exactly what makes them such great companions in a space like the Archives at NCBS , where I watched twelve young visitors mingle with an eff...