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Who is Nishant? Do I like him?
On talking about the self in third-person
Jun 1 • 
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November 2024

"I keep messing up"
Making peace with behavioural patterns
Nov 30, 2024 • 
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On “Not Being Okay”
I remember reading something striking in my biology book in 5th grade.
Nov 23, 2024 • 
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May 2024

Let's all blame the circumstances
Rat parks and why it's likely not your fault
May 4, 2024 • 
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March 2024

The Devil Wears Printed Kurtas
On fashion, identity and being an employee in 2023
Mar 9, 2024 • 
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February 2024

How Much I Earn
Money, status and other aftereffects of loneliness
Feb 17, 2024 • 
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January 2024

⚠️ Caution: Men at Rest
I come home from work at 6 and I can't immediately lie down and watch Reels.
Jan 6, 2024 • 
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September 2023

Negotiating with auto-drivers 🛺
I always negotiate with auto-drivers.
Sep 23, 2023 • 
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Broken Communities
Two of my friends had a fight recently.
Sep 9, 2023 • 
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From my hospital bed 🏥
I've never been a fan of the way that my parents have dealt with medical issues.
Sep 2, 2023 • 
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July 2023

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
"Think of life as a painting," I said.
Jul 15, 2023 • 
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Becoming a Manly Man 💪
💡 If you're new here - hello!
Jul 8, 2023 • 
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