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When Harry Misunderstood Sally: Can Men and Women Actually Be Just Friends?
It’s that time of year when people cosy up at home and rewatch classics like When Harry Met Sally. I love the movie—it’s a pop culture staple that’s inspired so many other films, TV shows, and will-they-won’t-they friendships. But there’s one idea it pushes that I’ve never fully agreed with: Men and women can’t be…
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Tick, Tick… Boom!: Finding Purpose Before Time Runs Out
It’s been three years since Andrew Garfield brought Jonathan Larson’s talent and struggles to life in Netflix’s Tick, Tick… Boom!. Since then, the film has become my most-watched movie on Letterboxd and one of my all-time favorites. What draws me back is more than Garfield’s remarkable performance or the soundtrack’s undeniable appeal—it’s how vividly the…
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Being Distant to Begin With
As I sat anxiously awaiting the results of my 9th-grade exams, my mind was a whirlpool of thoughts. I was mentally prepared for just scraping through. Yet, the moment my teacher stepped into the classroom to distribute the papers, my anxiety morphed into a cocktail of fear and frustration. I had managed to fail the…
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It’s Not You, It’s Me
Euthanasia, the deliberate act of ending a life to alleviate suffering, remains one of the most contentious moral issues of our time. The debate is often clouded by emotion, societal norms, and the innate human fear of death. Yet, the core of the issue is frequently misunderstood, with much of the conversation revolving around those…
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Remembering Aaron Swartz: The Visionary Who Fought for an Open Internet
Aaron Swartz was more than a programmer; he was a visionary, an activist, and a crusader for digital rights whose contributions fundamentally shaped the internet we know today. His story is powerfully told in the documentary The Internet’s Own Boy, which explores his life, his relentless pursuit of an open internet, and the tragic circumstances…
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The Future of Entertainment is at Home
The future of cinemas seems uncertain worldwide. PVR Inox, the largest theatre chain in India, reported a net loss of ₹180 crore in the most recent quarter, a 119% increase year-on-year, with net sales falling 8.75% to ₹1,190 crore. This trend isn’t unique to India. AMC Theatres, the largest theatre chain in the US, reported…
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Birthdays Are Weird
Birthdays have always felt strange to me. Mine is coming up on August 12th, but I haven’t celebrated in years. It feels odd to celebrate my existence when I don’t believe I’ve done anything significant or world-changing. Celebrating my life feels unearned, like I’m being praised for something I haven’t accomplished. Despite my aversion to…
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Justifying One’s Existence
Everyone is searching for something, often seeking that one thing that gives life meaning and justifies our existence. Many people, myself included, are on a journey to find this elusive purpose. It’s not about feeling great or becoming rich after finding it; it’s about justifying our lives. We seek something larger than ourselves because it…
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Am I a Bad Person?
At some point in our lives, most of us grapple with the question, am I a good person or a bad person? This introspective query often surfaces during times of crisis, moments when we instinctively turn towards higher powers or internal reflection for guidance and reassurance. It’s during these times that our identity and morality…
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The Time I Got Sued
It was the middle of October, and I was floating on cloud nine after finishing my exams. But my bubble of bliss burst faster than a balloon at a porcupine convention when my teacher strutted into the classroom holding a letter with my name plastered on it. Cue the spotlight on me as she announced…
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