Posted inPOV
I Like My Phone More Than I Like You
I’ve been berated for being glued to my phone instead of having “real conversations”. But I don’t fancy the phone as a coping mechanism when faced with awkward silences.
Posted inLove and Sex
Read Receipts: The Bane of Modern Love
Read receipts are everywhere: as blue ticks on WhatsApp, “Seen” messages on Facebook and “Opened” on Snapchat. They sow seeds of doubt, further complicating modern relationships.
Posted inLove and Sex
Tinder Diaries of a News Junkie
A Tinder survey said that most people want to learn something new together on their first date. How adventurous! I only want to dissect the PM’s latest tweet with my dates.
Posted inPOV
The 3 Mistakes of Chetan Bhagat
Dear Chetan Bhagat, you don’t get to play the victim card at a time when women are coming forward to share their stories of real oppression. To whine about how the controversy about your “wooing” chats has prevented you from promoting your latest book only makes you look like a self-serving schmuck.
Posted inGender
Sexual Harassment Forever and Ever, Amen
In an instance of sexual harassment, especially at the workplace, it is ultimately the victim’s courage that decides the outcome of the case.
Posted inPOV
Behold the WhatsApp Saviour, the Superhero Who Answers All Your Queries
Your day begins with scrambling for your phone. Your neighbour needs a basket for her cat. You send her the pet shop address. Mrs K is out of ideas for her son’s science project. You put your work side, google and send her links. Why can’t you stop yourself from responding to every query on WhatsApp or Facebook?
Posted inPeople
Love Letters for Sale
In the age of left and right swipes and insta-love on a menu card, a handwritten love letter is an anomaly. But several young people are embracing the old-fashioned romantic note.
Posted inLove and Sex
Dating Games: From Heathcliff to Harami No 1
Your average men with their average-sized members are dumping gorgeous women on whimsical grounds. Men are playing a game of musical chairs with gorgeous women available on Tinder.
Posted inLove and Sex
How Do You Grieve the End of a Relationship That Has No Name on Paper?
I’m experiencing the end of a glorious relationship that existed outside the bounds of marriage. Over the last few weeks, I’ve heard every variation of the “get some action” line of advice. Why do we treat relationships that don’t have a clearly defined, recognisable name like they were somehow inferior?
Posted inTechnology
How to Switch Off Your Notifications and Stop Being a Slave to Your Smartphone
The average smartphone user faces a deluge of notifications, imploring you to do everything from checking out an unmissable offer to ordering food so you can focus on that cricket game instead of cooking. But are they a convenience, or a curse?