It’s official: the World Health Organization just declared the coronavirus outbreak as a global pandemic. In a crisis like this, it is imperative for us to keep calm and fight back as one. Differences aside, we are members of the same species. Sadly, going by news reports and personal observations, so far the virus has …
Is The Coronavirus Bringing Out The Worst In People Everywhere? Read More »
Here’s the post that I have been dreading ever since the anti-CAA protests kicked off last December. But after I received a few messages questioning my silence, I realized I could no longer put it off, especially now that I have chosen my stance. Initially, I was more than willing to be one of the …
I Refuse To Protest Against CAA – And I Am An Indian Muslim Read More »
Whether on social media or in traditional media, there’s one thing you might have noticed – the incidents of people recording crimes instead of helping victims is on the rise. And since the recording device is always a smartphone, the question is imminent: is the ubiquitous smartphone responsible for this apathy? What is the bystander …
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“If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.” You’ve definitely heard some variation of this piece of advice way too many times to remember. It’s a popular belief, sure, but it’s bullshit. Like Red Foreman up there, it’s called work for a reason, right? Show me a dictionary …
All over the world, most of us are on the lookout for love, for a significant other who helps make life worth living. Despite globalization, India is still entrenched in the age-old practice of early matrimony. In most Indian families, women and men in their twenties are expected to be married as soon as possible, …
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Among other things, religion started off as a means of bringing humans together and having them tap into their inherent goodness. However, since its inception, it has led many to walk on the path of evil instead. While no religion advocates random acts of violence or discrimination, misguided acts by certain radicals, fundamentalists, and extremists …
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To say you are broken is an understatement. You have been used, lied to and thrown away like yesterday’s trash. The person who promised you undying love cut you off at the knees and left you for dead – at least, that’s how it feels. You were deserted in cold blood – no explanation, no …
The Best Revenge Is Cutting Them Off Completely, Here’s Why Read More »
When it comes to children, there are three kinds of people in this world: A) those who adore them and can’t wait to have their own B) those who think they are okay and aren’t quite sure if they want them C) those who irrespective of whether they like them or not, don’t want to …
Is Having Kids The Most Socially Acceptable Way To Ruin Your Life? Read More »
Until recently, I was a member of the entitlement culture. What’s that? Well, it usually goes by some variation of “I deserve this after __.” or “Is it too much to ask for__ ?” Yeah, you guessed right. It’s demanding special treatment in exchange for a bout of suffering. Like the time I expected to …
The Universe Owes You Nothing, So Stop Trusting It Read More »
Have you ever wondered if living off the grid is an actual option for you? I know you have, for I have considered it too whenever modern life becomes too overwhelming and stressful. This school of thought was born in 2013, shortly after I had graduated as an IT engineer. The romanticized idea of complete …
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