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I still remember the trepidation I felt when I headed to school on my first day. I didn't know what school entailed exactly; all I knew was that I was about to be catapulted into an entirely new environment, in which I would know no one. Except that wasn't precisely true. I was heading to school, determinedly holding hands with my first bestie ever. Kavita Bagga was her name though to me she was always Sweety (her pet name), and the two of us clung to each other like limpets as we made our way through our first few months in school until we finally branched out to make other friends as well.
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Nitesh Kumar
Para badminton athlete, Nitesh_Kmar
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With you, in dispirit
We're not fully over all the things and people that let us down this year. Here are 10 from the naughty list
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Zero in on the meaning
Gunjan Chawla Kumar's Sifr series is meditative and repetitive. It shows that something can come from nothing
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An attitude of gratitude
There's so much to be grateful for. But take a close look back at the year that's passed and celebrate how far you've come
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Thai until you succeed
Thai cuisine flourished after non-Thai chefs took it to the world. Now, two new top-class restaurants are run by Indians
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IYKYK
The year's done, the data is in, we've Wrapped, unboxed and unpacked what we could. Were you really paying attention to all the drama of 2024? Find out here. Answers on Page 27
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The getaway without the trip
Cut the clutter, add details, and dim the lights. Here are the best hacks for making your home feel like a luxury retreat
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When every buddy wins
Why force a single friend to fit every definition of BFF? A circle of besties isn't betrayal, it's a sign of growing up and spreading the love
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This week, we're...
Faking a flex. If you have FOMO about concerts, you’re the right market for Get Your Flex. The Insta-based service sells concert video footage, so customers can pretend that they were at the Maroon 5 gig, or paid ₹30,000 for Dil-Luminati seats. For ₹99, you can also be tagged in a concert video by a cool “friend”, or get a clip that you can repost. Now, if there’s more buzz online than at the venue, you know why.
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Man of the moments
Sunil Chhetri has retired from football, but he's not done yet. The 40-year-old legend talks about the moments that defined his careerand why his biggest achievement is off the field