Opening Soon!

We're not ready for you yet.

Bachpan Diaries is currently an editorial platform — every story is written and curated by us. We are building the archive slowly, getting the voice right, before we open the door.

We plan to open to community writers. Just not today.

What we'll look for

Stories about growing up in India — any era, any region. Personal memories, folk tales, family stories. Told with honesty and care.

The kind of story that makes someone say — yes, I remember that too.

We will not accept fictional stories unrelated to childhood, promotional content, or anything that demeans any community.

Hindi submissions will be welcome. Original Hindi writing preferred — not translations.

Length — 500 to 2000 words.