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Ah, dear politicians of India, why the long faces? Why the furrowed brows and pursed lips whenever a stand-up comedian

March 28, 2025

Have you watched helicopters gliding effortlessly through the sky, their blades slicing through the air like a chef’s knife through

March 27, 2025

The first time I saw a bulldozer, it was an awe-inspiring sight. A giant machine, powerful and imposing, tearing through

March 26, 2025

It must have been quite a fire. Not the kind that crackles merrily in a fireplace while you sip hot

March 25, 2025

For a small amount you can travel all around the New York subway, and even use the same ticket for

March 24, 2025

Justice B.R. Gavai, standing before the people of Manipur yesterday, spoke with the reassuring tone of a Supreme Court judge,

March 23, 2025

There was a friend of mine who was a good five-foot-nothing. A man with a Napoleon complex, always standing on

March 22, 2025

It was old Mr. Vikram’s birthday and he was missing. Ria, his daughter searched their modest apartment, and even glanced

March 21, 2025

To a few top world leaders, the world seems to have transformed into a giant chessboard. With a calculated move

March 20, 2025

“Did you hear? They’ve brought out a movie about Aurangzeb’s brutality!” cried my neighbour, his eyes widening with excitement, as

March 19, 2025

People say machines will take over the world someday. Well, if my laptop’s behavior is anything to go by, we

March 17, 2025

“Are you worried about tomorrow’s cataract surgery?” asked my daughter yesterday, her voice a curious blend of concern and curiosity.

March 17, 2025

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