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Appalled by the Indian Media and the citizens who watch it

At a time when India is grappling with some of the worst natural and human made scenarios all at the same time like mounting COVID cases, disastrous floods in Assam, landslides in Kerela, increasing and shocking assaults on women across … Continue reading

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What NOT to gift people

In this age of consumerism and gift-culture, here is a list of things you can avoid gifting to people: Show pieces Wall hanging (scroll, photo) Wind chimes Fancy Pen Bouquet of flowers A huge greeting card A stuffed toy Jewellery … Continue reading

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Indian Gynaecologists be like

The following tales are based on true events. I have cut short the story to what the conversations amounted to. Patient (Female): I am having heavy bleeding and irregular periods. Gynaecologist (Female): You should get pregnant soon. Patient (Female): I … Continue reading

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The dismal story of all Indian festivals today

All Indian festivals now seem to have a component of one or more of the following: disrupting public life; being a nuisance to your neighbours; showing off your wealth; buying stuff; trashing the environment Here I am, naming one festival … Continue reading

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