The Literature Times: Abishek Balakumar, Pindrop Silence blends futuristic science with myth and magic. What inspired you to combine these two seemingly opposite worlds?
Abishek Balakumar: I have always felt like I live in two different worlds at once. During the work week, I’m deep in the logic of marketing automation and scientific research—much like the scene in my photos where I’m sitting at a cafe table with a laptop and a phone, focused on the fast-paced digital world. But on the weekends, I’m at CVR Green Grocer in Chengalpattu, surrounded by the earthy, real-world rhythm of people and community.