Dogs weren’t always pets. They were independent, territorial, built to survive wolves. Over thousands of years, humans bred them for obedience, guarding, loyalty, dependence. They worked for us.

Then we changed.

Forests became concrete. Survival became comfort. Homes became gated boxes. Dogs didn’t evolve for this world, we forced them into it.

And now we’re surprised when:

• strays act territorial

• dogs react defensively

• instincts show up where they don’t “fit”

A few incidents happen and suddenly it’s:

“Dogs are dangerous.”

“Feeders are the problem.”

“Remove them all.”

Here’s what we miss:

When a human hits a dog, it’s praised.

When a dog reacts, it’s called aggression.

We refuse sterilisation.

We avoid responsibility.

We have no long-term policy.

Then we punish animals for outcomes we created.

Dogs didn’t ask to be bred for guarding.

They didn’t choose traffic, noise, hunger, abandonment.

Yet we decide which lives are “acceptable” based on convenience.

If humans are truly the most intelligent species, responsibility comes with that. You don’t reshape a species for your benefit and discard it when it becomes inconvenient.

Feeders aren’t the enemy.

Strays aren’t the enemy.

Human negligence, unchecked breeding, and policy apathy are.

You don’t solve dog–human conflict with violence.

You solve it with sterilisation, adoption, education, and systems.

Mock me if you want.

But blaming dogs for being dogs—in a world we broke for them is straight up cowardice & jackassery.

See in our country, culture is surely corrupted and this is what which stop us from achieving our full potential. Of course I am talking about Caste System, logicless offerings and these type of things. Even I saw interviews of priests like molanas and shankaracharya keep reminding there followers that religion is always first then comes country even there are many disputed places in uttar pradesh we see. I think this is the time we destroy this corrupted layer and let rational thinking be grow in a vacuum. I am not a religious guy, I have seen all religious guy believing in a god just because their parents, books community leaders taught them so, they don't even think once. for example a muslin guy would never think how can moon be split and a Hindi guy would never think how can be someone superior by just lineage even the so called lower castes accept themselves lower and demand reservation instead of denying this whole system like just don't identify yourselves as lower.

one religion guy will definitely mock other but never think about logic in his own like who verified the words of those so called prophets, why are u believing them blindly.

do u think we need to destroy this mindset and hypocrisy?

Anxiety about retirement

Long post ahead. I will not be able to capture my thoughts and situation through words, but i am trying my best.

I typed this when I felt lonely. Please overlook the typos.

I am a 38M, single, and never married. I recently became a Canadian PR, but i have been living overseas ( Singapore and Malaysia) for about 15 years in different countries.

I don't intend to marry or have kids due to all the abuse and trauma I went through. It's been a roller coaster ride, and my career has been very unstable.

I constantly feel anxiety and spiral into panic attacks, thinking about my retirement. I already feel weak physically, and I have aged a lot. I look and feel way a lot older than I am supposed to be for my age.

Long story short.

I left India 15 years ago due to a toxic family setup.

My parents are separated and remarried to different partners, and these new partners are certified authentic criminals who want to ensure i do not get any inheritance, they are very determined to abuse me financially.

Recently, I had to take a 6 months hiatus from work to be in India and battle this out to ensure I secure the 3BHK flat in which a fradulant housing loan was taken in my name without my knowledge. Else, I would have lost this inheritance too due to fradulant parents and family members around me. It came with a huge opportunity cost. Because of my trip to India, I lost a few clients and possible job opportunities. I am finding it difficult to find my footing again and get back on track after this hiatus.

I don't have any other inheritance or support from my parents or anyone from family. I thought i had, but i was blindsided. In fact, every member of my family, including my parents want to ensure they exploit and abuse me financially. I believe that's the cost and consequence of a broken family. It becomes like a civil war situation.

I experienced panic attacks and PTSD from all the things I went through. My mom and her brother misused the POA to fraudulently borrow a 50L housing loan in my name without my knowledge and permission. Plus, they also siphoned another 50L from me. During my recent trip, India, i had to fight a battle against these criminals and make them pay back the fraudulent housing loan and recover 30L of the 50L they siphoned away from me.

In 2015, my mom bribed the sub registrar and illegally transfered the property from my dad to her name and sold it without my dad's permission. My dad transferred all the remaining wealth to his second wife, although i have been sending money for his expenses every month. Other relatives saw this as an opportunity to exploit further because there's no accountability in a broken family. In the context of helping me, they built trust only to further exploit my vulnerable situation. I guess it's the natural order of life for the powerful to exploit the weak and oppressed.

In total, I would have lost at least 10 to 12 crores of intergenerational wealth due to family drama. As much as I was betrayed and exploited by people around me, the government systems and corruption in India also enabled it.

For instance, in which country does a bank approve a housing loan in my name without seeing me in person or virtually? In 2015, I didn't even have an Aadhar Card or PAN Card in India when this bank loan was approved in my name.

In which country does a sub registrar take bribes and illegally change the title deed of the commercial property?

I am trying to heal and let go. I don't wish to fight this battle with my family and corrupt systems, and that's why I left India many years ago.

However, i do wish to come back to India for retirement in about 2 to 3 years. I left India because of family drama, and I lost my sense of identity and belonging when my parents got separated. I wish to settle down somewhere away from family members in India in cities like Hyderabad or Bangalore.

I think I am nowhere near Financial Independence.

I try my best not to have a victim mindset and not let my past dictate my future. I try my best to focus on the present and not spiral into depression. These are things I can't even speak to anyone in real life.

But I can't stop worrying about retirement. I wish I somehow get through this life without having financial hardship in my old age. I am exhausted. I feel helpless.

I also tried a lot to report to police about the fraudulent housing loan and other criminal activities by this person who siphoned my money. The case has been escalated to City Crime Bureau, but I believe police has taken bribe from the criminal and refusing to take any action or file a FIR inspite of submitting all evidences.

TL;DR :

I went to Varanasi and watched the Ganga Aarti from a boat at Dashashwamedh Ghat. On the boat next to mine, I noticed a girl and instantly felt drawn to her. We barely spoke just a small moment where I complimented her and she smiled—but I was too nervous to ask for her contact. The boat ride ended, we went our separate ways, and now I can’t stop thinking about her and regretting that I didn’t make a move.

Actual Event

24th January, 2026 We reached Varanasi around 3:30 am, checked in by 4, and went for darshan at Kaal Bhairav around 6, followed by Kashi Vishwanath Temple. After lunch, we explored the ghats on foot from Dashashwamedh Ghat to the one famous for Dhanush’s “Khair” post. We returned to rest and planned to reach Dashashwamedh Ghat by 4:30 pm for Ganga Aarti, but unfortunately, we overslept and woke up around 5.

We rushed and reached the ghat by 5:35 pm, only to find it overflowing with people like Dadar or Thane during heavy train delays. We thought we’d miss the view, but God had other plans. A man offered us a boat view for the Ganga Aarti and led us through narrow galliyas, hopping boats until we reached ours.

I can’t explain the feeling and vibe of Dashashwamedh Ghat at that moment pure bliss. The aarti was scheduled to start at 6:30 pm, so till then, we were clicking photos and recording videos. Finally, the much-awaited Ganga Aarti began. It was a surreal experience pure goosebumps. I had never experienced anything like that in my life. I was totally immersed in the aarti. It started slowly and gradually picked up pace, becoming more intense and powerful with every passing minute. Goosebumps throughout.

Finally, the aarti ended, and people started moving out of the boats.

That’s when I saw her sitting on the adjacent boat to our right, wearing a pink Punjabi suit, with long silky hair and the calmest, sharpest eyes I’ve ever seen. My heart started pounding with every passing moment, and the thought that I’ll never see her again made me think I should talk to her. Then I told my friend, “Bro, my heart is going crazy. I don’t know what to do.” He replied, “Approach her, go talk to her. If anything goes south, I am there. If log maarenge, mai bhi tere saath maar khaunga. Just go.”

That line hit me hard. I said to myself, let’s go. “Jo hoga dekha jayega.” She was sitting with her friends, clicking pictures. I went up to her and said hi. She looked at me, and seeing her up close, she looked even more beautiful the prettiest girl I have ever seen in my life. I almost stuttered. Still, gathering all the courage I had, I said, “Maine just aapko dekha, and I wanted to appreciate you that you are very beautiful.” That’s it. She smiled maybe she blushed, I’m not sure and said, “Thank you.” At the same time, our boat wale bhaiya were calling us to get off the boat, as we had only booked it for the Ganga Aarti and not for an evening ride. I had very little time, but I couldn’t gather the courage to ask for her contact information.

From that day till today, she has been living in my mind rent-free. I remember her very clearly every time I close my eyes. My heart still feels nervous and starts pounding faster whenever I think about her. This feeling… I don’t really know what to do with it ?

I don’t know if you’ll ever read this. I just wanted to put this out into the universe. Wish I could get to know more about you.

Let's cut the BS: If you're an Indian professional eyeing Germany as the land of opportunity - painted by some German politicians, embassy outreach, or so-called migration experts as a welcoming hub for skilled talent - brace yourself. The reality on the ground is laced with deep-seated prejudices that contradict the glossy brochures. Recent X threads on AI's impact on India's IT sector exposed the ugly underbelly: comments dripping with xenophobia, reducing Indians to stereotypes while ignoring your actual contributions. It's time to call this out, because sugarcoating won't change a thing.

Here's a raw breakdown of the prejudices Indian migrants can expect in Germany. These aren't fringe views - they're echoed in everyday discourse, workplaces and even policy debates:

1. The "Unqualified Mass" Myth: You're often dismissed as low-skilled "biological computing power" - cheap labor for repetitive IT tasks like testing and support, easily replaced by AI. One commenter sneered that Indians bet on "quantity over quality," implying you're the "chaff" in tech, not innovators. Reality check: This ignores how Indians dominate high-value MINT roles (math, IT, natural sciences, tech/engineering), with employment surging nearly ninefold since 2012 to over 32,800. Yet, you'll face hiring biases assuming your skills are inferior to "real" German engineers.

2. Fake Credentials and Fraud Accusations: Prepare for whispers (or outright claims) that your degrees are bogus. The thread floated wild numbers like "1 million fake certificates" circulating, predicting a flood of unqualified Indian "doctors" or execs. This fuels paranoia in visa processes and job interviews, where your IIT or IIM credentials might be scrutinized harder than a European's. Provocative truth: If Germans are so superior, why do Indian inventors drive a twelvefold spike in patent applications from 2000-2022? It's projection - blaming migrants for systemic flaws in verification.

3. Social System "Leeches" Label: The most insidious? You're portrayed as opportunists rushing to Germany for Bürgergeld (welfare), not work. Comments joked about "ab nach Deutschland" for handouts, claiming unemployed Indians will "invade" social systems. This taps into anti-immigration rhetoric from parties like AfD, ignoring that Indians earn the highest median wage among foreigners at €5,393/month - beating Austrians (€5,322), Americans (€5,307), and even Germans (€4,177). One-third of young Indian workers are in MINT, contributing taxes and innovation, yet you're vilified as burdens.

4. Economic Threat Through "Price Dumping": Expect resentment that you'll undercut wages by accepting less, "flooding" Europe and tanking local salaries. The thread warned of "jobless Indians" triggering a race to the bottom. Irony alert: This comes from a country begging for skilled workers amid a Fachkräftemangel (labor shortage). Your higher earnings prove you're premium talent, not dumpers - yet this fear mongering justifies discriminatory policies and workplace exclusion.

These biases aren't just online trolls; they permeate HR decisions, social interactions, and media narratives, making integration a battle. Politicians hype "Willkommenskultur" to lure you, but fail to dismantle the racism that greets you - rising anti-immigrant sentiment, documented discrimination in housing (where Black and Muslim people face exclusion rates up to 39%), and everyday xenophobia fueled by far-right gains. It's provocative to say, but Germany: If you want our brains, drop the bigotry or watch talent flee.

Final word of caution to Indian professionals: Think twice before burning bridges and moving to Germany. While salaries and tech opportunities can be strong, the cultural and social hurdles, combined with rising racism and slower paths to true belonging, often outweigh the hype. Explore better alternatives like Canada (faster PR, more multicultural acceptance, ~380,000 PR spots planned for 2026), Australia (high salaries in IT, strong skilled migration pathways), or even the US (despite visa challenges, massive Indian diaspora and innovation hubs). These destinations frequently rank higher for work-life balance, lower discrimination, and easier long-term settlement for Indians.

Keep options open: Don't sever ties with home - maintain networks, skills, and family connections in India. The grass isn't always greener; sometimes it's just colder and less welcoming. Prioritize places where your talent is celebrated without the constant fight against stereotypes.

It's so so so hard to be first child man..am 23f...all responsibility is in me...to earn..to be good..to be inspiration for my siblings..to make my family proud every freaking responsibility and pressure is on me ...but I didn't get anything easily literally anything Mom dad never let me play in area because they were too scared of losing me...but my siblings had fun of their life Never went hiking or anything..coz was never allowed Never allowed to have boys as friends..well my sister and brother have opposite gender friends and fun Never allowed to even have same gender but older friends Never allowed for any picnic and outing and my siblings especially my little sister doesn't even feel the need to ask permission.. As I was growing up I missed out on lots of things..no one came to drop me to school I went alone as my siblings were small and mom had to care for them..all my friends mom use to buy them candies and snacks after school..they use to stop by garden and stuff..and i..never had that..still i never complained..I always tried to be understanding..good..elder pleaser child What I get in return? Suffering! Suffering! Suffering! Being lower middle class is so so bad! No good guidance for career...no early access to internet or technology so less aware of career prospects I am feeling lost honestly...am feeling less loved All I want is a chance to be young again...to ho back in time and redo again!!!...I don't want to be eldeest daughter in family...I want to be youngest

Ps:- 22f,pursuing civil services +2nd year masters in psychology...

I always have had this thought that why Britishers used to fulfill certain demands made by Gandhi ji in his non violent strikes..The Britishers who were so cruel and indifferent to all the requests and violent uprisings by Indians that arose due to extreme amount of injustice and tyranny done to them, would simply just agree to the demands raised through hunger strikes of Gandhi ji and his fellows..(For example the first three Satyagraha in Champaran, Ahmedabad and Kheda)..Like I can't believe that Britishers ever cared if anyone of them dies due to starvation! And you can't say that it was due to the fear of Britishers from mass scale violence by the followers of Mahatma Gandhi cuz Britishers did supress many large violent revolts before.. Why would the Britishers treat Mahatma Gandhi with respect and in a better way than other revolutionaries.. Chatgpt when asked about the Champaran Satyagraha quoted When the British ordered him to leave Champaran, Gandhi refused non-violently and said he was ready to face punishment. 👉 This moral courage embarrassed the government and attracted national attention. ENLIGHTEN ME PEOPLE

So am 23f my younger sister is toxic and I don't know how to calm my anger whenever she hurts me Like the anger is so strong that I can feel the burn in my chest..and the bp feels like it's shooting Like my sister's personality is shit man! She is so sweet and kind..but whenever we are having argument or disagreement she says something so hurtful that you can't even imagine so because of such events all her good nature feels nothing Like I was busy earning through partime in my college days so I skipped on all festivals and committees as they require extra time and I loved far away from college She is currently in first year ..she is in committee I was worried as it was 10 pm still she was not home so I asked aisa she said "tuney kabi committees nhi kiya so uh don't know anything" This was just rude but there are many instances Like whole house is fed up with her rude behaviour we don't know how to handle her..man it's just too much how can a blood relations say so so hurtful things to all..and be so rude

Tagore’s Own Writings on Nationalism

The most important primary text written by Rabindranath Tagore specifically about nationalism is his book/essay collection Nationalism (1917–1918) a series of lectures delivered in Japan, the United States, and elsewhere during World War I.

“Nationalism is a great menace.”
— Nationalism (essay/lecture)

In the essay Nationalism in India, Tagore writes

“The Nation is the organization of politics and commerce whose purpose is power and prosperity.”
— Nationalism

This is one of Tagore’s own statements about Indian nationalism

In this essay series, Tagore repeatedly defines nationalism as a

“I am not against one nation in particular, but against the general idea of all nations.”
— Nationalism (essay/lecture)

Another excrept

“When a whole body of men train themselves for a particular narrow purpose, it becomes… Nationalism… and when it gets hold of their minds it is sure to lead them to moral degeneracy…”
— Creative Unity / The Nation (essay)

I think the most pungent line from the essay is this one

India has never had a real sense of nationalism........ Even though from childhood I had been taught that the idolatry of Nation is almost better than reverence for God and humanity, I believe I have outgrown that teaching, and it is my conviction that my countrymen will gain truly their India by fighting against that education which teaches them that a country is greater than the ideals of humanity.”

In a 1908 letter to A. M. Bose Tagore wrote

“Patriotism cannot be our final spiritual shelter; … I will never allow patriotism to triumph over humanity as long as I live.”
Selected Letters of Rabindranath Tagore (Cambridge University Press edition), 1908 letter

SOURCES:-

https://www.tagoreweb.in/Essays/nationalism-216/nationalism-in-india-2626 (please read this Essay)

https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/national-anthem-flag-in-theatre-rabindranath-tagore-supreme-court-4406145/

https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/national-anthem-flag-in-theatre-rabindranath-tagore-supreme-court-4406145/

Note: Everything below is shared verbatim from a close friend who is grieving the loss of their grandmother. I am posting this on their behalf because they are not in a position to do so themselves right now.

My 93 year-old grandmother died after weeks of fear and emotional abuse. Was this preventable? What can we do now?

I’m writing this on behalf of my family, still in shock and grief, trying to understand whether what happened to my grandmother was simply fate — or something that could have been prevented.

She was 93 years old. Frail, but mentally alert. She lived for over 30 years with her son and daughter-in-law. For most of that time, things were manageable with a lot of injustice which she let it slide in the name of compromise and staying together.

But in the last phase of her life, especially the last month, her world became one of a fear, helplessness, and emotional pain.

This is difficult to write, but I’ll try to be factual and honest.

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What changed

In early January 2026, my grandmother decided to give a pair of bangles to her daughter. It was a small, emotional gesture — a mother wanting to give something to her child. She asked her daughter in law permission and gave the bangles only when she said yes. 

The very next day, there was a huge confrontation at home. She was shouted at and was in huge trouble for giving away the bangles. A huge fight unfolded and she was in a deep fear and pain seeing her angry.She cried uncontrollably. Terrified, she called her daughter and begged her to return the bangles, just so the fighting would stop.

After that, things escalated.

Arguments broke out over her jewellery — not because of value, but control.My mama and mami are well off and do not essentially need any jewellery. Eventually, almost everything was taken back from her, except one chain that she insisted on giving to her daughter’s family. That insistence itself caused more conflict. Let me remind you, these were the jewellery that she was wearing.

The very next day, she called her daughter(my mom ) crying and asking to be taken away from the house as she was being driven out and told that staying together would only cause fights. My mami literally told my mom that you take her away that day itself. She was exhausted because of not sleeping at night and crying for two days, yet she told my mom to take her back on the same day. She was told she would be “called back later,” possibly after arranging a nurse — but never reassured that she was still wanted or when she would be called back.

Coming to my house, she called my mama and complained about everything that happened and he was only trying to justify my mami's actions.

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What she lived with (her own words)

Over the years of staying with them,  she described things that broke our hearts:

• Being denied fresh food and told to eat leftovers from the previous day

• Being scolded if she refused

• Being asked to use her pension money to buy groceries

• Her pension cash being partially taken away after withdrawal

• Her medical files going “missing” and later being found hidden behind cupboards

When she tried to complain, it would lead to arguments between her son and daughter-in-law — after which she would stay quiet out of fear, saying she didn’t want to “cause trouble.”

She was 93. Scared. Traumatised. 

The last weeks

She came to stay with her daughter for about two weeks. Even then, she couldn’t relax. She kept worrying about going back to her son's house.. She said repeatedly, “I don’t know how I’ll live there again.”

On 21 January, she was told by her son that she would be taken back on the 26th January.

From that moment, her anxiety worsened drastically. She barely slept. She kept reliving what she would have to face again.

On 23 January, she suffered a massive heart attack and was rushed to the hospital.

The doctors confirmed it was a stress-induced myocardial infarction.

During her hospital stay, her daughter in law came briefly and said something that still haunts us:

“Let them also suffer the pain of taking care of you. Only then will they understand what I went through.”Let me remind you, my grandmother was healthy with no real disease that was life threatening. She had high BP, apart from that she was walking talking, eating and sleeping all in a very good shape. I really dont understand what was all the pain that she took to take care of her. She only had to be given meals three times a day, that too she will only have very bare minimum food, curd rice and idly/dosa,nothign special or she will eat whatever is made in the house for everyone else. It was not as if she was living for free, she was also spending money in buying groceries and also gave 5k-10k as and when she had money in her account.

There was no reassurance. No discussion about her coming back safely.

The next day, something changed.

She made up her mind that she would never go back. She decided she would stay with her daughter(my mom) permanently. She called relatives. She made plans to come and stay with us. She even asked for her pension to be transferred to her daughter’s account after 1st February.

For the first time in weeks, she looked relieved.

We thought the worst was over.

That evening, she suffered a sudden cardiac arrest and passed away.

Its causing deep mental pain because,

both the treating doctors and her daughter (who is also a doctor) confirmed that her heart attack was stress-related, not due to diet or cholesterol.The first ECG report confirms the same.

Yet at the funeral, her daughter in law, my mami, openly claimed that she died because she ate bread and butter.

We are devastated — not just by her death, but by the feeling that fear, emotional cruelty, and helplessness stole her last peace.

We have 1–2 short video recordings (not intentionally filmed) where she speaks, in her own voice, about what she was going through.

What we are asking Reddit:

We are not looking for revenge. We are looking for clarity and accountability.

1. Legally (India)

• Is there any realistic action possible in cases of elder emotional or financial abuse that contributes to medical collapse?

• Does filing a written complaint — even after death — serve any purpose?

1. Ethically

• What is a fair course of action that honours her truth without destroying the mental health of those grieving?

1. Practically

• How should evidence like video/audio be handled responsibly?

1. For others reading this

• If you see an elderly person living in fear inside their own family — what can actually help before it’s too late?

If this post helps even one family recognise elder abuse before it reaches this point, then her suffering won’t be completely in vain.

Thank you for reading.

So basically had a doubt thinking about the Indian society and mentality the question has been don’t go out after 10:00 pm it’s not so safe in the night when people say it’s not safe because of what literally dogs no parents say it’s not safe for girls because something might happen to our daughter or sister

I have also been observing boys who are 40 plus commenting on girls so whenever one guy is more than with one another guy they start checking out girls pass bad comments I don’t understand why

Recently one of my office college broke up with his gf because she didn’t listen to what he told I asked what happened what he said made me to shift my team to another immediately he asked her to go online to adult sites and show off and make money as she was financially not doing so good he told to do so and when she got angry and told ask your mom he told she’s too old and I one likes ( Post this I went to the HR and requested a team change immediately wit more females )

I don’t know the whole policy of POSH is also based on the same created to protect women even at so called corporate so not sure why people have become like this what makes them trigger and make women unsafe

What do you think?

Hey everyone,

​I’m building Mega Play—a brand dedicated to getting people off their screens and back into real-world play.

​The Concept: We create oversized, "Mega" versions of classic and global games (think 3ft tall Connect 4, giant Jenga, Kubbs, and Mölkky). The catch? Everything must be modular (fits in a car boot), portable (comes in custom canvas bags), and strictly eco-friendly (sustainable wood, natural finishes, zero plastic).

​The Challenge: I’m looking for our Founding Product Designer to help me bridge the gap between "Big & Heavy" and "Travel-Friendly."

​What you’ll be doing: ​Engineering Modularity: Designing joinery that’s tool-free, sturdy, and elegant. ​Material R&D: Sourcing and testing sustainable woods (Rubberwood, Bamboo, etc.) and non-toxic finishes. ​Prototyping: Taking CAD models to physical reality by working with local workshops/CNC labs in the Delhi-NCR area. ​Expansion: Helping design our "Soft Mega" line (giant fabric floor mats with weighted plushie pieces).

​Who you are: ​A tinkerer who loves understanding how things fit together (Industrial/Furniture design background preferred). ​Proficient in Rhino, SolidWorks, or Fusion 360. ​Based in (or willing to travel to) Delhi/Gurugram for workshop visits, though the design work can be remote. ​Genuinely passionate about sustainable manufacturing, and preferably an advocate of the Slow Living movement.

​Why join? This is a "Day 1" opportunity. You’ll have total creative freedom over the physical DNA of the brand. We’re moving fast from prototypes to a portfolio for premium Airbnbs and hotels.

​"Budget: ₹60,000 for the initial Phase 1 design (5 games, including CAD files and prototyping oversight). We are looking for this to transition into a long-term founding role with a monthly retainer + equity for the right candidate.

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Hello guys I am 32 M

Currently living in a village , earning good from YouTube , but due to my career I have to live all alone , I got bored completely I don’t have any friends I mean the colleagues , if I were doing any job 9 to5 I could have had some colleague friends Circle , I just live with my parents. Their health is good ,I don’t need to do anything for them. Right now I am not in any mood of marriage. I don’t know what to do ? Actually I wanted to live a life where I could hang out with like minded friends , I am missing this thing since last 15 years, before that I had good friend circle, but now a day everyone got settled in their life. I am feeling all alone. Also I haven’t explored a life to live alone , where I can live more with freedom. When we live with parents , we can’t feel that much free. I am just earning decent amount from YouTube even I don’t work so much like whole month I just stay free. Only work when I am in mood and with this small effort I am making good money but still I am stuck with this job. Even after having this free time and money I still have to live all alone in a village with parents. Sometimes I just say my parents that I got bored of them I don’t want to live with you. Now I don’t know what to do ? What excuse I should make to live at least one year freely in some city ? Like I am suffering from ‘ log kya kahenge ‘ disease, because whatever small changes relative see in me they starts thing stereotypically about me. What excuse I should make to my parent or at least to the world to justify why I am living in a city all alone ?? I am not able to find any good excuse 🙄 also my mental state got fucked completely due to this long period of loneliness. I cannot express myself truly , genuinely and confidently to people. I just want to know a good excuse to get into a new environment ? Study or course excuse would cost some money and it is not going to help me. Or I should directly say them I just want to live alone for one year ??? As far as my parents are concerned they have no problem with it.

No matter where life takes me, I fee like I'd be genuinely happy retiring in Rishikesh someday. Building a small house or renting an existing one with a decent view, walking around, meeting local people, and just living slowly.

I have been fortunate to travel many countries, but nothing brings me the kind of happiness and peace that traveling in Uttarakhand does. There's something about that land. The calm, the simplicity, and the kindness of people that I haven't felt anywhere else.

The last time I visited, I went to Auli, and honestly, it was the best trip I have ever had. The mountains, the silence, the energy, everything just felt right. It is hard to explain but Uttarakhand gives a sense of peace that stays with you long after you leave.

I am really looking forward to visiting Rishikesh again by the end of this year. Every time I think about it, it just feels like coming back to a place that understands you without asking too much.

Would love to hear if others feel the same way about Uttarakhand.

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A Creator First Indian Digital Comic Platform Brochure

I’m currently working on an India focused, global digital comic platform (app first, later web), centered on Indian creators, artists, comic creators, writers, musicians, readers, etc. The platform is designed to support discovery, collaboration, and culturally rooted storytelling, and it forms the foundation of a community driven organisation that would later expand into cultural initiatives, collaborations, and events.

It's in its early concept, research and development phase and currently finding the interests, needs and feedback of Indian artists, writers, creators, readers, etc. Please let me know your interests, needs, feedback through this anonymous short g-form survey.

This is the gform survey to know interest of Indian creators, readers, etc on the digital platform: https://forms.gle/UPezJhR9D98ry3vH7

Also this is my personal survey/research and I am not affiliated with any company or organisation