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Why every man on dating apps now looks exactly the same

In a sea of sameness, real plot twist now isn’t perfection, it’s presence. Ten years ago, what would not have been a personality is now setting...

26.04.2026 20

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Why India’s young would rather pay for a crowd than sit quietly in a library

In trying to modernise the idea of a 'third space', Gen Z has forgotten the original ones altogether. Libraries, parks, and museums were about...

23.04.2026 10

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Asha Bhosle’s last album was with British band Gorillaz. She was a trailblazer

Asha Bhosle showcased her versatility in 2006, when she collaborated with Australian cricketer Brett Lee on ‘You’re the One for Me’ for the ICC...

13.04.2026 10

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Gen Z and the art of the side quest—why purposelessness is the ultimate flex

As a frequent side quester myself, I can assure you, this is a far better dopamine hit than doom-scrolling on Instagram.

11.04.2026 10

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I was an Indian student in Melbourne and this is the daily racism I faced

I spent a year as an international student in Melbourne and experienced racism first-hand, which made me second-guess and shrink parts of myself just...

03.04.2026 20

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Theatre is dying in India. We need our own Broadway

America's Broadway works because of infrastructure, not just talent. India has never offered that.

27.03.2026 30

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