In today’s fast‑paced world, where even affluent families often struggle with turbulent home environments, an unsettling reality emerges: countless children are deprived of the nurturing, peaceful upbringing essential to their holistic development. Too many youngsters are forced to shoulder adult responsibilities—mediating family conflicts, absorbing the emotional fallout of parental discord, and sacrificing academic and creative […]
As we draw closer to 2030, the chilling reality of the climate crisis becomes ever more evident. Our planet’s ecological systems are collapsing under the weight of unchecked human activity. Recent events, such as the devastating wildfires in California in January 2025, serve as harrowing examples of the toll climate change is taking. With every […]
It turns out oxygen isn’t free anymore. No, really. The government hasn’t started taxing it yet (give them time), but the way Delhi’s air is going, soon we’ll be carrying oxygen cylinders the way influencers carry Stanley cups—accessory first, necessity later. Picture this: It’s a crisp January morning. By crisp, I mean visibility is so […]
Indian weddings were always expensive, but in 2025, they’ve become a full-blown economic crisis. I got an invite last week that said “Reception at Taj Palace, Dress Code: Versailles Circa 1789.” (No sir, no mam, this is just for the aesthetics of the writing—I never got any such invite, just imagining it, because who even […]
I’ve always been a master of strategic early arrivals. Throughout school and right up until university, I made sure to get there early—just so I could sit quietly in a corner and avoid talking to anyone beyond the obligatory “hello.” My desk was my sanctuary, and my textbook was the perfect shield. The only problem? […]
You know how it goes. You wake up, check your phone, and you’re instantly bombarded with the latest “life-changing hack” that promises to make you a better person—today. You know, the ones that tell you that waking up at 5 AM will transform you into the next Elon Musk, or that a 45-minute morning routine […]
I took a bus today. It was almost spiritual—except for the fact that the air was 90% human sweat, and 10% hope. A man was singing old Bollywood songs like it was a concert, a woman was fighting over a seat like it was her birthright, and I was just trying to make sure my […]
A few months ago, I told myself I was going to be healthier. Now, I just stare at the “healthy food” aisle at the supermarket, questioning every life decision that brought me here. Kale chips? No, thanks. I’ll stick to pizza, where the cheese is as authentic as my delusion of “living my best life.” […]