Arul Kirubakaran is a student of the medical Sciences with a passion for socioeconomic theory, progressivism, and Indian mediaeval history. They enjoy spending time analysing metaphysics and queer culture in contemporary media, especially video games such as the Elder Scrolls series, as well as watch Studio Ghibli and other animated films. Arul has written for the Manipal Digest, where they are a writing subhead, and a guest contributor to Chai Copy magazine, as well as contribute to the social media and PR strategies of Manipal's MAFIA club. Their taste in music is omnivorous, preferably with gay overtones.