My name is Shrotibha, though I prefer to go by Shro. I'm a writer, thinker and researcher but most importantly I'm a perpetual student of the world- a lifelong learner who thinks best at a quiet desk. 

My academic journey was always grounded in pure science subjects especially biology. I was passionate enough to get into the Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland for their six year medicine program. Though I ultimately chose a different path, that foundation in scientific inquiry continues to anchor the way I think: with precision, curiosity, and a commitment to evidence.

After deciding against medicine rather than jumping on an undergraduate degree in some pure science subject I chose an unconventional path according to Indian standards, instead I took a gap of 18 months to experiment and try different subjects and ultimately gave into my inner calling towards the world of my dreams- the part of my soul always drawn to ideas, speeches, human rights, queer studies, arguments, stories, poetry, society and the social world. For that time period of roughly two years I read extensively on topics that interested me regardless of the subject, bound by no restrictions of subjects or degrees. As a result, over time my interests widened into humanities but also stayed rooted in my origins as a student of science with newfound perspectives and curiosity for the frontier of cutting edge technology and artificial intelligence. I mention this because as a pure science student I was not fond of computer science or related fields of technology. This gravitation towards artificial intelligence and related fields interests me more because of the humanities undercurrent in the forms of AI ethics, what this means for human rights and a constantly evolving and developing frontier of technology. This led me to ultimately pursue my current degree in AI & Law. 

Alongside this academic track I write extensively ranging- from analytical essays and reflective pieces to fiction, campus narratives, and LGBTQ+ storytelling. These days my work mostly sits at the intersection of politics, international crisis, public health, literature, identity and technology- fields that allow me to not only think but visualise human experiences through varied lenses spanning across emotions, experiences, demography, geography and more. 

I also carry a deep commitment to public service and long-term civic engagement, this depth of commitment has been nurtured by years growing up in a philanthropic household where my parents and grandparents were always commited to public service and social welfare as government doctors. Moreover, my highschool years as a member of the medical club where our primary objective was to conduct as many free medical camps as possible for a full body health checkup of the kids living in the local orphanages. 

Reflecting on my interests, upbringing, values and morals I wish to pursue a career in that blends policy, governance, research and writing. A careeer I can be proud of not because of its monetary success, but rather the difference it allows me to make in the world.

This website is hence not only my opendesk but my first step towards building my career- where science melts into literature, where political thought debates with technological advancements and where my creative works finds its own and also helps others find a voice. Here you’ll find research writings, reflective essays, notebook entries, creative fiction, and evolving ideas that trace my journey as both a thinker and a storyteller.

At its heart, my work is driven by the belief that understanding the world begins with asking better questions — and telling better stories.