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Whispers from another life: A book, a friend, a familiar grace
April 14, 2025, 1:52 PM IST
It was just a casual conversation with my school senior. And that took an unexpected, soulful turn. “You must read this,” he said. His voice firm, charged with that unmistakable energy of someone who has…
April 14, 2025, 1:52 PM IST
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Ghibli fever and the endless AI makeover craze
April 7, 2025, 9:16 AM IST
Last week was a riot. The internet briefly slipped into an animated dream. My phone buzzed non-stop with friends eagerly sharing their Ghibli-style avatars. Even my usually tech-averse cousin sent me a picture of his…
April 7, 2025, 9:16 AM IST
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Beyond give-and-take: A pen, a raised hand, a quiet smile
April 1, 2025, 11:45 AM IST
I often go to my local vegetable vendor Kamal bhai to buy fresh picks. After paying through a digital app, I instinctively show him the screen for confirmation. But every time, the old man simply…
April 1, 2025, 11:45 AM IST
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From astronauts to editors: What true glow looks like
March 25, 2025, 6:58 PM IST
Dressing up is an art. It’s not just fabric and colour — it’s the aura you carry. You know, I’ve been thinking about that whole ‘glow’ thing. Not the stuff that comes in a bottle,…
March 25, 2025, 6:58 PM IST
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Banter or disrespect? The thin line we keep crossing
March 18, 2025, 10:58 AM IST
I remember walking through the neighbourhood park one day, just a few months back. A group of young boys, maybe fifteen or sixteen years old, was playing, hurling abuses at each other in the name…
March 18, 2025, 10:58 AM IST
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Snore wars: Why couples are ditching the bed, not the love!
March 11, 2025, 3:20 PM IST
Neighbourhood gossip queen Sharma Aunty is always on top of the latest trends. These days, she’s deeply concerned about sleep divorce — as if it’s the biggest crisis after global warming. She says in a…
March 11, 2025, 3:20 PM IST
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Every day, in their love: A quiet celebration of women
March 3, 2025, 3:39 PM IST
With International Women’s Day just days away, the world prepares to celebrate. But do we really need a marked date to honour the women who shape our lives? For me, they are not confined to…
March 3, 2025, 3:39 PM IST
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From ‘Rajbhakta’ to ’47’ – Amma’s nickname magic
February 25, 2025, 4:06 PM IST
Nicknaming people is an age-old fun, one that combines wit, affection, and sometimes a generous dash of mischief. In our family, Amma — our grandmother — was a master of the craft. Her knack for…
February 25, 2025, 4:06 PM IST
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Choosing yourself: The new language of love
February 18, 2025, 3:54 PM IST
A friend sipped her drink, swirling the ice lazily, as she spoke — half resigned, half amused. “He’s done with his studies in the US vacation time comes, and off he goes — Spain, Italy,…
February 18, 2025, 3:54 PM IST
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Love that lasts beyond February
February 10, 2025, 9:26 AM IST
February is the month of love, and Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. There’s no doubt that the world loves lovers, and this is the season of roses, candlelit dinners, and often, handwritten notes….
February 10, 2025, 9:26 AM IST
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The great engineer boom and a little misunderstanding
February 2, 2025, 1:17 PM IST
The other day, in my school group, I made a casual remark about how India has an overwhelming number of engineers now — so many that, for many, an engineering degree is treated like any…
February 2, 2025, 1:17 PM IST
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Finding joy in the faded saree
January 27, 2025, 3:59 PM IST
The other day, a friend of mine was feeling unusually down. I could sense it in her voice and her efforts to mask it. She was trying hard to cheer herself up — donning horribly…
January 27, 2025, 3:59 PM IST
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Tuni-di, Ramdulari, and the scars of silence
January 20, 2025, 8:37 AM IST
While wishing Tuni-di on her birthday, a couple of days back, I said, “Please love yourself.” She was startled. “You said this?” she asked, almost in disbelief. Then, with a faint smile, she added, “Glory…
January 20, 2025, 8:37 AM IST
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Delhi winters, Bengali ‘ki shit,’ ghost tales, and the judge’s wig
January 13, 2025, 11:20 PM IST
Delhi winters have a personality of their own. It’s a biting chill that seems to seep straight into your bones. Only those will understand who have experienced it. The famous saying, “Dilli ki Sardi,” captures it perfectly….
January 13, 2025, 11:20 PM IST
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Time, tales and timeless bonds
January 6, 2025, 2:03 PM IST
Gently the new year unfolded, carrying with it the lingering warmth of a year-end reunion with classmates — a gathering that felt less like an ending and more like a new beginning. The friends’ meet…
January 6, 2025, 2:03 PM IST
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Eating healthy food is the new club of cool
December 30, 2024, 3:31 PM IST
Everywhere I go these days, I’m surrounded by sermons on healthy eating. Perhaps, healthy eating has become the new religion. Friends, cousins, and even school going kids — all on some form of sacred diet….
December 30, 2024, 3:31 PM IST
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Finding Santa Claus beyond Christmas
December 23, 2024, 4:06 PM IST
Christmas is just around the corner. And Santa Claus comes to mind well before the season begins. Santa, with his jolly laugh, feels like a warm reminder of all the kind souls we meet in…
December 23, 2024, 4:06 PM IST
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Lady with the power and the prayers
December 16, 2024, 4:07 PM IST
The local Kali temple stands as a symbol of power, mystery, and solace, in one corner of our quiet neighbourhood. I often observe the devotees who come to seek Ma’s blessings. Many stand with folded…
December 16, 2024, 4:07 PM IST
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Hardwork & humility: The postmaster with the golden pen
December 9, 2024, 8:57 AM IST
In the bustling little post office of Greater Noida, there is a postmaster whose work might not grab headlines but whose story certainly lingers in hearts. When I walked into the post office the other…
December 9, 2024, 8:57 AM IST
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Friend’s son weds and life’s constant changes
November 30, 2024, 11:19 AM IST
Though marriages are made in heaven, guests usually enjoy them on earth. Recently, I was part of such a wedding — my friend’s son’s. The bride and the groom stood, often dancing, while the mother…
November 30, 2024, 11:19 AM IST
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