AAP Gaye, Gore Rahe
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AAP Gaye, Gore Rahe

I am relieved that AAP has not come to power in Goa and will be unable to weed out the drugs and the corruption. Let’s be honest, we love Goa for everything that’s wrong with it.
Why We Need Supermen of Malegaon in the Time of Pragya Singh Thakur
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Why We Need Supermen of Malegaon in the Time of Pragya Singh Thakur

In the last few months, Malegaon has found itself splattered across headlines, thanks to Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur’s win in the elections. But in the outrage over Thakur’s win, there’s one aspect of the town that remains in danger of being forgotten – the ability to churn out entertaining spoofs like Supermen of Malegaon.
“What Am I Doing Here?” The Guilt that Comes with Every Outing in the Time of the Pandemic
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“What Am I Doing Here?” The Guilt that Comes with Every Outing in the Time of the Pandemic

For the first 3/4th of the pandemic, I took pride in being responsible. My resolve remained absolute, my discipline unwavering in the wake of those setting worse examples around me – flocking to Goa, pubbing. Eventually, I gave in. I started travelling and doing things I don’t do even in a normal year, like attending weddings. But each of these outings is accompanied by guilt.