Hardeep Bali is a passionate poet, avid reader, acrylic artist, columnist and storyteller with nearly 11 years of experience writing columns and features on art, culture, and society in Jammu & Kashmir. Her work draws inspiration from her travels, cultural heritage, and lived experiences — capturing the emotional essence of places, people, and moments with nuance and depth. Currently a doctoral researcher in Journalism, she explores the intersections of identity, memory, and belonging through her writing, offering readers a reflective and evocative lens on the world around them.