Day: November 4, 2013

Imitation Is Not Flattery; It’s A Threat

November 4, 2013March 27, 2023

I watching a TV show where a character is bothered by another girl who borrows her clothes, tries to get in with her friends and finally, copies her hairstyle. I know most men will see this as typical teen queen drama. It reminded me of two incidents from my life…

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IFocal: Assembly Line

November 4, 2013September 17, 2023

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I sometimes hear outsiders call Mumbaikers, mechanical. Could that be true? I think we awaken every morning, bright with the colour of our individuality. Then the city crystalizes us into a reverse prism, bringing out only the most necessary aspects of our being and spits us out, still filtered and…

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