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Stories: So, I was at this wedding last week and the moment I walked in, I was greeted by…

There’s something oddly comforting about getting your chai from that one road-side vendor who knows you by your order and your struggles. Like, where else am I gonna get a half-burnt biscuit and a steaming cup of tea that feels like a hug after a long day? It's not just a drink; it’s a whole mood. I just hope one day I can offer him a raise instead of just my hope for better biscuits.

Why is it that I can binge-watch an entire series in one night, but can't manage to read a single book without feeling like I'm solving a Rubik's Cube blindfolded? If you’re like me, you’ve probably got a stack of “to be read” books gathering dust because you can't get past the first chapter. Just a thought, but maybe I should start reading books with fewer words and more pictures. Classic self-sa...

So, I was at this wedding last week and the moment I walked in, I was greeted by my aunt’s infamous “Oh, you’ve put on weight!” comment. Like, thank you for stating the obvious, Auntie. But wait, it gets better. I find out that Sharma ji ka beta, who has the personality of a wet sock, has suddenly become the family’s poster boy because he finally got a girlfriend. Meanwhile, my mom is nudging me like I’m the one who needs to start taking dating tips from a guy who can’t even hold a decent conversation. Honestly, can we just have a family gathering where we stop comparing “achievements” and share tips on how to survive these awkward interrogations?

So, I was at this wedding last week and the moment I walked in, I was greeted by my aunt’s infamous “Oh, you’ve put on weight!” comment. Like, thank you for stating the obvious, Auntie. But wait, it gets better. I find out that Sharma ji ka beta, who has the personality of a wet sock, has suddenly become the family’s poster boy because he finally got a girlfriend. Meanwhile, my mom is nudging me like I’m the one who needs to start taking dating tips from a guy who can’t even hold a decent conversation. Honestly, can we just have a family gathering where we stop comparing “achievements” and share tips on how to survive these awkward interrogations?

Why is it that every time I order food, it takes longer than my last relationship? Like, I could literally have a heartfelt breakdown and rediscover my life goals in the time it takes for my pizza to arrive. And don’t even get me started on how I always manage to order from the one place that insists on being a “20-minute delivery” but somehow shows up an hour late... a little consistency, guys! I...