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Me & The Cynic Upstairs: The Great School Admission Olympics

I sit at a café, staring at my phone, scrolling through yet another WhatsApp forward about ‘how to crack top school admissions.’ Meanwhile, outside, an

February 16, 2025February 16, 2025
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The Social Stories

Couples in a Flight: A Taxonomy of Love at 35,000 Feet

Ah, the joy of air travel. You’re stuck in a metal tube hurtling through the sky, sandwiched between strangers, praying the person in front of

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025
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Breaking Up Bar Fights: 10 Ways to Save Your Drink, Your Sanity, and Possibly Humanity

There’s an unspoken truth about bar fights: they’re never really about the actual disagreement. It’s not about the spilled drink, the misunderstood glance, or the

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025
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The Art of Drinking Alone: 10 Ways to Master the Pub Scene Solo

Drinking alone in a pub isn’t the tragic spectacle society pretends it is. In fact, it’s an art form—a delicate balance of self-awareness, quiet observation,

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025
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The Many Shades of Marriage: An Indian Edition

Marriage in India is a universe of its own, rich with tradition, drama, humor, and a touch of madness. Each type of marriage has its

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025
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