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My Grandfather’s Act Under The Blanket Makes Me Happy He Is Dead

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No, I have not just put this up because I want to grab eyeballs. No, I’m not some attention seeking drama queen. And no, I’m not a psychopath either. So, before you start judging me already, I’ll get started on an incident that destroyed my childhood and left me scarred for life. I was 8 years old. Born and brought up in a small family, my Dad’s little princess and the apple … [Read more...]

Thinking Of A Career Option After Finishing Engineering: An Irony Which Exists Only In India

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Engineering done, now what?  A question that runs through almost every engineer who either did not get placed, or completed engineering in more than 4 years. There are almost 3000 colleges for engineering in India and a total of 1.5 million engineers that pass out each year. Unemployment is sure. When a student completes his 10th, there is a question that arises in the … [Read more...]

A 7 Year Old Painter Whose Unbelievable Achievements Will Make You Go – Oh Wow!

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At times, a child’s imagination and creativity can make things, which even adults cannot perceive. And, if they get a platform to showcase their talent, explore their thoughts and pursue their dreams, their creativity can be channelized to create wonders. And, proper support, motivation and nurturing from parents is the backbone of such talented young minds to thrive and … [Read more...]

We Know About Metro Cities, But How Do Villages React To Homosexuality?

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Back in the Victorian era, Oscar Wilde was accused of ‘gross indecency’ with men because of his love affair with Lord Alfred Douglas. Though he was a gifted and popular writer, Wilde was sentenced to hard labour for two years and he died a destitute at the age of 46. Two centuries later when many nations including England (which had persecuted countless people because … [Read more...]