California to Karnataka

What happens when you leave behind the only life you've ever known?At the age of 10, Aanya moves from California to Bangalore, stepping into a world that feels completely unfamiliar. What begins as a forced change quickly turns into a journey of adjustment, identity, and growth.From culture shocks and school struggles to friendships, traditions, and everyday moments, she learns that "normal" is not the same everywhere. Caught between two countries, two cultures, and two versions of herself, Aanya begins to question where she truly belongs.But over time, she realizes that belonging isn't about choosing one place over another, it's about learning to carry both.California to Karnataka is a deeply personal story about change, growing up, and finding herself between the two worlds.