Posted inLove and Sex
The Power of the First “I Love You”
The first admission of love decides the dynamic of the entire relationship and the person who says it. Use it wisely, use it well.
Posted inPeople
How My Co-Worker Turned His Disability Into His Superpower
Mahesh was a co-worker with cerebral palsy. I had made up my mind about him without giving him a fair chance. Months later, he helped me achieve my dream.
Posted inPop Culture
Parasite is On Amazon Prime: This Oscar-Winning Film is Mandatory Viewing for Quarantine Friday
Bong Joon-Ho’s Parasite is an acidic horror comedy that points a sharpened knife to the biggest parasite of them all – modern society. Much of the film is a reflection on the aftermath of the unequal distribution of wealth that creates competition even between shades of poverty.
Posted inPOV
CAA Protests: Is It Okay to Lose Friends and Alienate People Over a Political Ideology?
Since the anti-CAA protests broke out in the country last month, battle lines have been drawn between friends, colleagues, neighbours, and acquaintances. But losing a few handshakes, or invitations to a get-together along the way, might just be a fair price to pay to preserve the social fabric of our country.
Posted inPOV
The Anatomy of an Indian Stampede
There have been stampedes in other parts of the world, but why does it feel like India is an especial victim along the route of this deathly juggernaut?
Posted inTechnology
What WhatsApp Gets Wrong About Its Fake News Campaign
In the last two years, more than 30 deaths have been linked to fake WhatsApp forwards in India. After the government warned WhatsApp to "take accountability" for the unchecked spread of fake news, it set off to make amends. But are they enough?
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Sex Coro Na! In the Time of Social Distancing, Sexting is Your Best Bet
The sexting must go on. Before you decide to send dick picks to your latest Tinder match, remember there are rules to this breathless sport.
Posted inPOV
Work, Netflix, or Chill? How My Generation Has Lost its Battle With Eight-Hour Sleep
In our 20s, there’s no greater juggling act than trying to balance work, social life and a decent sleep cycle. If you’re managing to do alright in your career, while maintaining a semblance of a social life and despite this, are still magically getting a full eight hours of sleep every night, then teach me senpai.
Posted inEarth
And Then the Smog Struck
In Delhi, we’ve never actually done anything. At best, we’ve pointed out the flaws and the issues plaguing us; at worst, we’ve exploited them. We were smug. Until the smog struck.
Posted inTechnology
Can Any of Us Afford to Live Offline?
Going offline is not an option. The work culture today demands that you are available 24X7 – over the phone, on WhatsApp, and email. And even if it’s not work, can you walk into a conversation if you have nothing to say about that viral tweet from @wokeboyhimtoo.