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Earlier we had joint families where we had grandparents, parents, uncles and their families, unmarried aunts; and lots of siblings, cousins and nephews.

Then people started moving out, living with their wife and children. Also people started having lesser no. of children, ideally 2. The concept of nuclear family came with an average size of 4 people.

Today we’re drifting further apart. Most children are working outside after finishing college. The concept of shared apartments and live-ins are… Continue

Dear Sir,

Good Morning! I hope your cup of coffee finds you in good health and high spirits (I believe you still retain your habit of drinking heavily every night, and curing the hangover with a strong cup of coffee, the next morning).

You must be wondering as to who is it that sent you such a mysterious letter. Let me help you recall, I am the short, brown haired, skinny boy from the 7th Grade, whome you taught Chemistry. I am the same boy, who had once put a snake in your drawer, some varnis… Continue

Phase 1:

“Hello! I’m speaking from TATA MOTORS LTD. Pune. This is regarding your placement. Do you remember the interview we had at your college last year?”

“Yeah”

“Well, you’ve been selected for Pune, Small Car division, and you’ve to join on 2nd July”

“Pune? But I had opted for Jamshedpur, the notice said Jamshedpur, can’t I go to Jamshedpur?”

“No”
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The entire family circus revolves around the idiot box. And hats off to whoever coined this term, it sure makes its viewers complete idiots.

I’ve observed the same antics in all the homes where I’ve stayed for a good while. The TV occu

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