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October 04, 2026
My car insurance renewal nightmare
Car insurance renewal becomes a prolonged misery when a car owner decides to scrutinise the fine print, only to be hounded by countless telemarketers
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September 20, 2026
Are you a people-pleaser? How to say no without the guilt
The art of saying no is a lost skill in a world of immense social pressure and a cultural need to please
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September 06, 2026
Why a 'death wish' on the road is easier than you think
The simplest method to realise your death wish is to walk on the road—any road. Just remember that the bigger the vehicle, the greater your chances of success. Simply step out in front of one unexpectedly, and results are guaranteed
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August 23, 2026
The TV astrologer who couldn't predict his own accident
A husband's firm belief in a TV astrologer's predictions leads to a search for a brown cow, much to his wife's amusement. But when the astrologer's own fate proves unpredictable, the tables turn
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August 09, 2026
Why are Indian celebrations so loud?
From deafening wedding DJs to blaring festival loudspeakers, why a nation uses decibels to signify status and avoid the vulnerability of quiet conversations
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July 26, 2026
Why can't India fix its monsoon problems?
A simple mission to buy beer during a football match is foiled by a flooded basement
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July 12, 2026
We are like that only
A group of elderly friends explore amusing and thought-provoking theories for their perceived unruliness, from historical grievances and religious beliefs to a failed justice system
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June 28, 2026
The ‘incorrect’ Nana meets the woke squad
The generational divide is hilariously explored through a grandfather's anecdotes about his politically correct granddaughter, clashing over everything from old films to modern euphemisms
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June 14, 2026
When fans and ACs stop, memories take over
A look at summer heat and power cuts in north India and the generational differences in how they are experienced
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May 31, 2026
A ramble in the republic of roaches
Tired of your routine? A couple seeking excitement discovers that life isn't always what it seems for the younger generation
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May 17, 2026
Why simplicity is a lost art in our fancified world
Everyday objects and experiences have become unnecessarily complicated and fancy
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May 04, 2026
Elections are injurious to health
The absence of a domestic help due to voting leads to a cascade of inconveniences and existential threats to the organised functioning of middle-class homes
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April 18, 2026
The war on truth: How deepfakes and hysteria are redefining reality
Reality versus news is a complex challenge in today's information-saturated world, especially for older generations
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April 04, 2026
Embracing the grumpy old man within
Oldification is the humourous process of growing old, marked by distinct signs like increased irritability and a tendency to grumble about the world
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March 21, 2026
From brooding husband to viral dishwasher: A kitchen tale
A husband's attempt to find a new hobby by taking up cooking backfires spectacularly when he reorganises his wife's chaotic kitchen
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March 07, 2026
Regrets, revelations and a Lamborghini's rumble
Night rider reflections emerge during sleepless hours, where the sound of a speeding Lamborghini ignites contemplation of past regrets and unfulfilled desires
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February 21, 2026
Homo taciturnus vs the persistent petty prattler
Fear of small talk is a pathological dread that the author humorously names 'blathablustaphobia'
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February 07, 2026
Republic of trivia and whataboutery
For the last few years, the missus and I have turned Republic Day into a private viewing experience. This year, my friend Gopu dropped in just as I switched the TV on
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January 23, 2026
From gallantry medals to condo politics: A husband's tale of escalating ambitions
A gallantry medal becomes the centre of a witty marital debate
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January 10, 2026
The battle of words
Communication has drastically shifted from carefully constructed sentences to a fast-paced, and often confusing, digital shorthand
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December 27, 2025
The art of masterly inaction
The wife reframes success not as monumental feats, but as the quiet contentment found in non-achievement and the mountains wisely left unclimbed
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December 13, 2025
Moderation is the key
The author ultimately abandons the extreme expectations of gyms and yoga, discovering that true well-being lies in a return to a life of moderation
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November 28, 2025
AQI: 500 and counting!
Air pollution becomes the contentious topic in a residents' weekly discussion, revealing a mix of apathy, political manoeuvering, and genuine concern among the members
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November 15, 2025
Smothering instinct and the witches’ brew
Empty nest syndrome brings both quiet peace and intensified marital dynamics
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November 01, 2025
The bullshit detector
Bullshit detector technology goes hilariously awry as the author builds a device to expose falsehoods, only to find truth-telling machines might make life unlivable
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