I Smoke Very Well
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I Smoke Very Well

Why do I smoke? Quite apart from the addictive nicotine, I really enjoy it. Yes, smoking kills. But so does living.
The Great Matka Slowdown
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The Great Matka Slowdown

It’s holiday time for Kakaal, a matka operator from Mumbai. What choice does he have? The demonetisation drive has forced him to shut shop, at least for now.
How My Prescription Drug Abuse Chained Me to Self-Harm
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How My Prescription Drug Abuse Chained Me to Self-Harm

There’s no stigma around prescription medication; it isn’t considered a vice like alcohol, cigarettes, or marijuana. Still, refusing to recognise the demon of addiction doesn’t mean it isn’t perched on your back. I lost sleep, gained weight, and intentionally started hurting myself, leading to a spiral of self-loathing.
Chronicles of a Combiflam Addict
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Chronicles of a Combiflam Addict

Sangeeta’s aging mother-in-law was a compulsive pill-popper. She took six Combiflam tablets a day to get rid of her migraine and other aches. One day, her body gave way.