In a city where fire, water, land, and air residents live together, a fiery young woman and a go-with-the-flow guy discover something elemental: how much they actually have in common. That is the plot of the movie ‘Elemental’. While watching it last week, I couldn’t help but see our own story reflected in it. Now,…
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The One Who Cracked Open My Heart
The One Who Cracked My Heart Open
Balancing Ambiversion on the Path to Leadership: A Gay Man’s Reflection
Chasing Dreams and Finding Balance: An Ambivert’s Path to Leadership
Five Years of Freedom: Celebrating India’s Landmark Decision on Article 377
Five Years of Freedom: Celebrating India’s Landmark Decision on Article 377
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On the most amazing vacation of my life, which was spent in the tranquil lands of Bhutan with my former partner, I never imagined that I would face my greatest fear. In early spring 2016, I went on an unforgettable road trip to Paro with my partner and a friend. This trip is one that…
Confessions of an Ambivert: The Social Chameleon
Hello there, and welcome to the fascinating world of ambiverts – the social chameleons of the personality spectrum! If you’ve ever been curious about what it’s like to be neither a complete extrovert nor a complete introvert, then you’re in for a treat. Ambiverts are like the perfect party mix – a smooth blend of…
Stuck in the Corporate Maze
Picture this: the fear of losing your job looms over you like a sharp sword, ready to strike at any moment. It’s become the new normal—an epidemic of sorts. And let me tell you, it’s fueling a whole new level of corporate slavery. Now, corporate slavery isn’t exactly a groundbreaking concept. But with the threat…
I came into the spotlight to avoid the limelight
In a world where many people want to be famous and get attention on social media, it might seem strange to want to avoid the spotlight. Being a Gay man isn’t easy. Even I had to deal with self-doubt and mockery. But here I am, an unexpected main character in a story about trying to…
Exploring the delicate dance between Self-Love and Loneliness
In the tapestry of the fast-paced world we live in, we often find ourselves entangled in the threads of two contrasting feelings: self-love and loneliness. Sitting alone in a cosy restaurant, savouring my meal, a thought lingered in my mind: is this solitude an act of self-love or a reminder of my loneliness? In that…
Unleashing the Rainbow: Embracing Love, Equality, and the Spirit of Pride
In a world that values uniqueness and fairness, there comes a notable time when we gather to commemorate love, acceptance, and the courage to be true to ourselves. Welcome to Pride Month! Every June, Pride Month brings together the LGBTQ+ community and its supporters to honour the journey towards equality, embrace diversity, and acknowledge the…
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