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The author expresses disappointment over the lack of genuine engagement and community-building during a recent blogging challenge. They also critique the excessive noise pollution …
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To Live With Dignity
The decline of the traditional joint family system in India has left many elderly individuals vulnerable to isolation, abuse, and inadequate medical care. To address these growing …
The Ultimate Villain
Exploring the spectrum of villainy, the author discusses how both fictional characters and real-life individuals can mask their malevolent natures behind a facade of sophistication…
Gembun
Gembun is a unique 4-to-5-line storytelling format created by ai li, Cherita, and Dua that links a single word or sentence with a haiku to evoke a sense of suggestion. The format i…
Becoming Adult
The author reflects on their childhood curiosity, which led them to secretly read "forbidden" adult novels that were prohibited due to their complex emotional themes. These early, …
Fly Past Me
The article explores how a modern obsession with speed and social status leads to reckless driving and aggressive behavior, as people use large, flashy vehicles to assert power on …
Un-Ladylike
The author explores the tension between societal expectations of polite language and the human need for emotional release through colloquialisms or mild profanity. Using personal a…
Siddhi Vinayak
Reflecting on the celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi, the author shares personal memories of visiting the Siddhi Vinayak Temple and the ritual of whispering wishes into the ear of Lor…
Dream
The author shares a poem expressing a persistent longing for an idealized house with a fragrant garden, despite currently living in a comfortable and peaceful apartment. The accomp…
Recreating Childhood
The author reflects on her recent personal and health struggles, finding solace in revisiting childhood classics like Enid Blyton's *The Famous Five*. She observes how modern socia…
Bondage Of Expectations – Concluding Part
The article explores how patriarchy and rigid societal roles create a system of "othering" that punishes individuals who fail to conform to traditional expectations. By prioritizin…
Bondage Of Expectations – Part II
Babita, an underestimated and inexperienced police officer, accepts a suspension to cover for her corrupt superior and visit her hometown. While there, she becomes determined to so…