Life Hacks Articles

Traffic Jam: A Zen Indian Odyssey of Stillness and Humor

India’s traffic jams are legendary, notorious, and an inexhaustible source of comedy, reflection, and—surprisingly—spiritual practice. Whether weaving through the tech corridors of Bangalore, the royal streets of Hyderabad, the bustling veins of Mumbai, the expansive...
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Jalebi or Jugaad? How to Talk to a Government Official

If you’ve ever tried —and I mean really tried— to get anything done in an Indian government office, you already know the unspoken truth: our bureaucracy has its own physics. It is a parallel universe where time slows to a halt, people line up endlessly, and...
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Jugaad: The Ultimate Guide to Frugal Living and DIY Fixes

When I think about what truly defines the Indian spirit, one word instantly comes to mind—jugaad. I don’t mean it in some half-complimentary, half-sarcastic way the corporate world sometimes uses it to describe quick-and-dirty hacks. For me, jugaad is not...
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Decoding Pets: Their Existential Crises

Welcome to the Animal Absurdity Olympics Have you ever locked eyes with your cat across the room only to realize he is gazing right through you, questioning not just the meaning of his nine lives, but possibly yours as well? Has your dog stopped mid-walk and looked at...
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