Are you struggling to find happiness in life? Do you too fake a smile in front of friends and family? Do flowers wither away after one look at your gloomy face? Don’t worry, we’re in the same boat. Try self-gaslighting! With self-gaslighting, you can trick yourself into being happy even if nothing in your life seems to be going right. Being delulu is our tried and tested solulu in the face of constant embarrassments and curveballs that life throws at us. It’s easy and it's free: just repeat these sentences after us…

Are you struggling to find happiness in life? Do you too fake a smile in front of friends and family? Do flowers wither away after one look at your gloomy face? Don&rsquo;t worry, we&rsquo;re in the same boat. Try self-gaslighting! With self-gaslighting, you can trick yourself into being happy even if nothing in your life seems to be going right. Being delulu is our tried and tested solulu in the face of constant embarrassments and curveballs that life throws at us. It&rsquo;s easy and it&#39;s free: just repeat these sentences after us&hellip;

How to gaslight yourself into happiness, cos Delulu is the only Solulu

Are you struggling to find happiness in life? Do you too fake a smile in front of friends and family? Do flowers wither away after one look at your gloomy face? Don’t worry, we’re in the same boat. Try self-gaslighting! With self-gaslighting, you can trick yourself into being happy even if nothing in your life seems to be going right. Being delulu is our tried and tested solulu in the face of constant embarrassments and curveballs that life throws at us.

Trends

It is officially Fall-Winter fashion season for the ‘main-character’ countries of the world. While we are still at least two months away from the first cold wave to hit us in Delhi, all our favourite fashion brands are already stocked with Fall clothes that we probably don’t need yet. It is hard not to pounce on your favourite Fall trends when cosy pullovers and layering clothes is all you wait for all through summer.

It is officially Fall-Winter fashion season for the &lsquo;main-character&rsquo; countries of the world. While we are still at least two months away from the first cold wave to hit us in Delhi, all our favourite fashion brands are already stocked with Fall clothes that we probably don&rsquo;t need yet. It is hard not to pounce on your favourite Fall trends when cosy pullovers and layering clothes is all you wait for all through summer.

It's Fall for fashion but sweltering hot outside in Delhi: A visual story

Moving out of our parents’ house is the true beginning of adult life for most of us. As exciting as it is to have complete independence, we are soon hit with the realities of moving out. Managing our own money, cooking, dealing with repairs and doing household chores is all really difficult to get a hang of at first, but moving out, you also get to realise how expensive the things you took for granted are.

Moving out of our parents&rsquo; house is the true beginning of adult life for most of us. As exciting as it is to have complete independence, we are soon hit with the realities of moving out. Managing our own money, cooking, dealing with repairs and doing household chores is all really difficult to get a hang of at first, but moving out, you also get to realise how expensive the things you took for granted are.

Realising how expensive life is once you move out of parents' home: A visual story

From watching our favourite cartoons all day to going to great lengths to download our favourite music, our childhood in the 2000s was quite epic. Here are a few things from the era that will take you on a nostalgic trip.

From watching our favourite cartoons all day to going to great lengths to download our favourite music, our childhood in the 2000s was quite epic. Here are a few things from the era that will take you on a nostalgic trip.

The ultimate Gen-Z nostalgia ride: A visual story

Rakshabandhan celebrates the enduring bond between siblings. Through ups and downs, they've been our confidants, advisers, and partners in crime. They've witnessed our cringe-worthy moments and guarded our secrets. Despite the annoyances, we're inseparable, for they know us too well.

Rakshabandhan celebrates the enduring bond between siblings. Through ups and downs, they&#39;ve been our confidants, advisers, and partners in crime. They&#39;ve witnessed our cringe-worthy moments and guarded our secrets. Despite the annoyances, we&#39;re inseparable, for they know us too well.

9 sibling moments that will make you laugh (or cry) this Rakshabandhan

In a historic moment for all Indians, Chandrayaan-3 has successfully landed the moon. Vikram lander, the spacecraft lander of Chandrayaan-3 landed the moon surface at 6:04 pm today (23rd August), after six weeks of its launch on July 14. Here is a summary of the proud moment in illustrations.

In a historic moment for all Indians, Chandrayaan-3 has successfully landed the moon. Vikram lander, the spacecraft lander of Chandrayaan-3 landed the moon surface at 6:04 pm today (23rd August), after six weeks of its launch on July 14. Here is a summary of the proud moment in illustrations.&nbsp;

India over the Moon: Chandrayaan-3 makes lunar touchdown

In a historic moment for all Indians, Chandrayaan-3 has successfully landed on the Moon. Vikram, the spacecraft lander of Chandrayaan-3 made a touchdown on the Earth's only natural satellite at 6:04 pm today (August 23), six weeks after its launch on July 14.

What's Happening

It has been 76 years since India gained its independence from British rule, but the meaning of independence has evolved over the years. India’s youth still has some new and some long-standing shackles to break. As much as Independence Day is about celebrating the country’s freedom from British rule, the day is also to celebrate our zest for equality, liberty and justice, as well as our fight against all oppression. Here is a look at what the hopes and dreams of Indian Gen-Zers are this August 15.

It has been 76 years since India gained its independence from British rule, but the meaning of independence has evolved over the years. India&rsquo;s youth still has some new and some long-standing shackles to break. As much as Independence Day is about celebrating the country&rsquo;s freedom from British rule, the day is also to celebrate our zest for equality, liberty and justice, as well as our fight against all oppression. Here is a look at what the hopes and dreams of Indian Gen-Zers are this August 15.

Independence Day 2023: What it means for Gen-Z to be free

It has been 76 years since India gained its independence from British rule, but the meaning of independence has evolved over the years. India’s youth still has some new and some long-standing shackles to break. As much as Independence Day is about celebrating the country’s freedom from British rule, the day is also to celebrate our zest for equality, liberty and justice, as well as our fight against all oppression. Here is a look at what the hopes and dreams of Indian Gen-Zers are this August 15

Neurodivergent people, especially those on the Autism spectrum and ADHDers find themselves drawn to each other because of their shared experiences of the world. They feel the most comfortable with each other because they connect with people in similar ways, through infodumping, parallel play, swapping support and leaving little reminders of affection. Neurodivergent friendships can be quite wholesome as they allow ND people to exist without masking their real personalities. Here is how ND friendships look like.

Neurodivergent people, especially those on the Autism spectrum and ADHDers find themselves drawn to each other because of their shared experiences of the world. They feel the most comfortable with each other because they connect with people in similar ways, through infodumping, parallel play, swapping support and leaving little reminders of affection. Neurodivergent friendships can be quite wholesome as they allow ND people to exist without masking their real personalities. Here is how ND friendships look like.

How neurodivergent people find each other to form the most wholesome friendships

Neurodivergent people, especially those on the Autism spectrum and ADHDers find themselves drawn to each other because of their shared experiences of the world. They feel the most comfortable with each other because they connect with people in similar ways, through infodumping, parallel play, swapping support and leaving little reminders of affection. Neurodivergent friendships can be quite wholesome as they allow ND people to exist without masking their real personalities.

India is expected to become the world's second largest economy by 2075 according to a recent report by Goldman Sachs, but women’s participation in the workforce has been on a decline for the past two decades dropping from 32% in 2005 to 19% in 2021. Gender inequality in the country is very apparent in the wage gap and the lack of measures to encourage and protect women’s labour rights. Here is a look into the state of wage gap and the declining women's labour in the country.

India is expected to become the world&#39;s second largest economy by 2075 according to a recent report by Goldman Sachs, but women&rsquo;s participation in the workforce has been on a decline for the past two decades dropping from 32% in 2005 to 19% in 2021. Gender inequality in the country is very apparent in the wage gap and the lack of measures to encourage and protect women&rsquo;s labour rights. Here is a look into the state of wage gap and the declining women&#39;s labour in the country.&nbsp;

Women in the workforce vs the ever widening wage gap: A visual story

Yes, monsoon is nice and cosy, but they come with their own share of problems. Floating paper boats in a puddle is all fun and games until the entire city becomes a lake and you need an actual boat to go anywhere. Sitting at home and enjoying chai-samosa is nice but not at the cost of all plans of going out. Here are a few monsoon problems we all face.

Yes, monsoon is nice and cosy, but they come with their own share of problems. Floating paper boats in a puddle is all fun and games until the entire city becomes a lake and you need an actual boat to go anywhere. Sitting at home and enjoying chai-samosa is nice but not at the cost of all plans of going out. Here are a few monsoon problems we all face.

What monsoon brings along with chai-pakoda: Flooded roads and cancelled plans

Monsoon in most parts of India is a much-loved season. It brings relief after the months of scorching heat, after all. We look forward to the simple monsoon pleasures like a cup of steaming-hot extra-milky-sugary tea with a plate of samosas, or perhaps just watching the pitter-patter of the rain on the balcony. What do you enjoy the most in monsoon?

Monsoon in most parts of India is a much-loved season. It brings relief after the months of scorching heat, after all. We look forward to the simple monsoon pleasures like a cup of steaming-hot extra-milky-sugary tea with a plate of samosas, or perhaps just watching the pitter-patter of the rain on the balcony. What do you enjoy the most in monsoon?

How to make the most of monsoon, from chai-samosa to paper boats

Twitter Boss Elon Musk had a pretty interesting week since challenging Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to a 'cage fight'. No one believed it till Zuck swiftly accepted the challenge; and now, Musk seems to have already begun training for the fight. Zuckerberg is a trained MMA fighter, after all; and Musk has to level up. So, while the two Silicon Valley biggies get their punches and kicks in place, we try and evaluate who has a higher chance of winning. Here's our analysis.

Twitter Boss Elon Musk had a pretty interesting week since challenging Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to a &#39;cage fight&#39;. No one believed it till Zuck swiftly accepted the challenge; and now, Musk seems to have already begun training for the fight. Zuckerberg is a trained MMA fighter, after all; and Musk has to level up. So, while the two Silicon Valley biggies get their punches and kicks in place, we try and evaluate who has a higher chance of winning. Here&#39;s our analysis.

An Elon Musk vs Mark Zuckerberg cage fight is happening soon. Who will win?

Can AI replace artists? (Credits: National Gallery, UK | Museum of Modern Art, New York | Dall.E2)

Can AI replace artists? (Credits: National Gallery, UK | Museum of Modern Art, New York | Dall.E2)

I am not scared of AI taking over art. I am scared of all the trash that AI is generating in the name of art

Amidst the ongoing debate about whether AI generated art can replace artists or not, my worst fear, as an artist is not that I will be replaced but rather that I will have to see the downfall of art. I would not even call anything created by AI art, I would only call them 'images' at best, that come from shallow dives into data instead of the depths of human experience. 

The film Adipurush has garnered much attention, mostly negative, for its cringe dialogues and horrible CGI. With a budget of over Rs 500 crore, the movie does not even compare to TV adaptations of Ramayana by Ramanand Sagar (1987) or Anand Sagar (2008). Dialogue writer Manoj Muntashir's crass dialogues like "Jali na teri, ab aur jalegi" don't belong in Ramayana era at all. Here is how his dialogues compare with Ramanand Sagar's dialogues.

The film Adipurush has garnered much attention, mostly negative, for its cringe dialogues and horrible CGI. With a budget of over Rs 500 crore, the movie does not even compare to TV adaptations of Ramayana by Ramanand Sagar (1987) or Anand Sagar (2008). Dialogue writer Manoj Muntashir&#39;s crass dialogues like &quot;Jali na teri, ab aur jalegi&quot; don&#39;t belong in Ramayana era at all. Here is how his dialogues compare with Ramanand Sagar&#39;s dialogues.

Manoj Muntashir's Adipursh vs Ramanand Sagar's Ramayana: How do the dialogues compare?

Cinema

The month of June marks Pride month, dedicated to uplifting LGBTQIA+ voices, celebrating their culture, and supporting LGBTQIA+ rights. But the LGBTQIA+ community needs our support throughout the year, not just a single month in the year. Regardless of your gender identity and sexual preference, anyone can support the LGBTQIA+ cause by being an ally. Here is a guide on how to be a better LGBTQIA+ ally.

The month of June marks Pride month, dedicated to uplifting LGBTQIA+ voices, celebrating their culture, and supporting LGBTQIA+ rights. But the LGBTQIA+ community needs our support throughout the year, not just a single month in the year. Regardless of your gender identity and sexual preference, anyone can support the LGBTQIA+ cause by being an ally. Here is a guide on how to be a better LGBTQIA+ ally.

This pride month, try to be a better LGBTQIA+ ally

BTS Festa is the annual celebration of K-Pop group BTS's debut. This year's Festa is extra-special as it marks their 10th anniversary. This is also the first time that two members, Jin and J-Hope, will not be a part of the celebrations as they are serving time in military. BTS released a celebration calendar on June 6 with clues to all the events planned for the Festa till June 17. Here are some of the highlights.

BTS Festa is the annual celebration of K-Pop group BTS&#39;s debut. This year&#39;s Festa is extra-special as it marks their 10th anniversary. This is also the first time that two members, Jin and J-Hope, will not be a part of the celebrations as they are serving time in military. BTS released a celebration calendar on June 6 with clues to all the events planned for the Festa till June 17. Here are some of the highlights.&nbsp;

On BTS's 10th anniversary, a visual tribute in purple

Celebs

As ChatGPT and self-driving cars become the norm and a topic of discussion for their enormous utilities and perceived threats, we have probably been overlooking how we have been surrounded by Artificial Intelligence for quite some time. Digital Assistant Siri has been around for almost a decade; as has Alexa; and we have been relying on GPS to find directions for many years now. Here is what it is like to live with AI.

As ChatGPT and self-driving cars become the norm and a topic of discussion for their enormous utilities and perceived threats, we have probably been overlooking how we have been surrounded by Artificial Intelligence for quite some time. Digital Assistant Siri has been around for almost a decade; as has Alexa; and we have been relying on GPS to find directions for many years now. Here is what it is like to live with AI.

What living with AI looks like

Fashion is ever-changing and ever-evolving; and that pair of low-waist jeans that you once thought was the ugliest trend to ever exist, has officially made a comeback. Now we can all agree that it's not so much about what you wear as much as it is about how you wear something, that makes or breaks an outfit. Here are some tacky combinations we once used to wear. Some of these are dangerously close to staging a comeback, but here's hoping we have learnt from our mistakes.

Fashion is ever-changing and ever-evolving; and that pair of low-waist jeans that you once thought was the ugliest trend to ever exist, has officially made a comeback. Now we can all agree that it&#39;s not so much about what you wear as much as it is about how you wear something, that makes or breaks an outfit. Here are some tacky combinations we once used to wear. Some of these are dangerously close to staging a comeback, but here&#39;s hoping we have learnt from our mistakes.

Mismatched vests to terribly low-waist jeans, 9 tacky fashion trends we all gave in to at some point

No matter how much we roll our eyes at the tropes and cliches in K-dramas, we secretly wish our life were even slightly as sappy and romantic. We have all lived vicariously through our favourite K-drama protagonist and imagined detailed K-drama scenarios in our head. Don't be surprised if some of those scenarios look eerily similar to these slides.

No matter how much we roll our eyes at the tropes and cliches in K-dramas, we secretly wish our life were even slightly as sappy and romantic. We have all lived vicariously through our favourite K-drama protagonist and imagined detailed K-drama scenarios in our head. Don&#39;t be surprised if some of those scenarios look eerily similar to these slides.

One for Koreaboos: What if your life was K-drama?

Anything can be awkward, if your brain decides that it is. Knowing that, we still cannot help finding pretty normal and regular things awkward for no reason at all. Here is a list of a few such things that have no business making us feel awkward but they do.

Anything can be awkward, if your brain decides that it is. Knowing that, we still cannot help finding pretty normal and regular things awkward for no reason at all. Here is a list of a few such things that have no business making us feel awkward but they do.

Normal things that seem awkward for no reason: A visual story

Anything can be awkward, if your brain decides that it is. Knowing that, we still cannot help finding pretty normal and regular things awkward for no reason at all. Here is a list of a few such things that have no business making us feel awkward but they do

Having to sit in close quarters with strangers is one of the most annoying experiences imaginable, but it is something unavoidable when you are taking a flight. What can make it worse is our co-passenger being a wailing baby, or an unconsiderate manspreader. Here are some people we meet on every flight.

Having to sit in close quarters with strangers is one of the most annoying experiences imaginable, but it is something unavoidable when you are taking a flight. What can make it worse is our co-passenger being a wailing baby, or an unconsiderate manspreader. Here are some people we meet on every flight.

8 types of annoying people on every flight

Travel

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) lies on the neurodivergence spectrum and often goes undiagnosed. People with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviours, or be overly active. In relationships, ADHD can cause misunderstandings, frustrations and resentment. Here's a look at what navigating relationships with ADHD feels like.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) lies on the neurodivergence spectrum and often goes undiagnosed. People with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviours, or be overly active. In relationships, ADHD can cause misunderstandings, frustrations and resentment. Here&#39;s a look at what navigating relationships with ADHD feels like.

Navigating relationships with ADHD

Now we are all well aware that Twilight, a film we absolutely obsessed over as teens, is utterly toxic; ever wondered what if it wasn't so? The whole idea of a hundred-year-old vampire grooming a 17-year-old teen is pretty creepy, tbh. Edward and Bella's relationship is in no way ideal. It is unhealthy, violent, and abusive; while Jacob is delusional in love and struggles with consent. With a Twilight reboot just announced, it would be interesting to see how they work past the problematic parts of the story. Here is our take on what the original Twilight films would have looked like if they were less toxic.

Now we are all well aware that Twilight, a film we absolutely obsessed over as teens, is utterly toxic; ever wondered what if it wasn&#39;t so? The whole idea of a hundred-year-old vampire grooming a 17-year-old teen is pretty creepy, tbh. Edward and Bella&#39;s relationship is in no way ideal. It is unhealthy, violent, and abusive; while Jacob is delusional in love and struggles with consent. With a Twilight reboot just announced, it would be interesting to see how they work past the problematic parts of the story. Here is our take on what the original Twilight films would have looked like if they were less toxic.

Twilight is a toxic movie. But ever wondered what if it wasn't so?

Now we are all well aware that Twilight, a film we absolutely obsessed over as teens, is utterly toxic; ever wondered what if it wasn't so? The whole idea of a hundred-year-old vampire grooming a 17-year-old teen is pretty creepy. Edward and Bella's relationship is in no way ideal. It is unhealthy, and abusive; while Jacob is delusional in love and struggles with consent. With a Twilight reboot just announced, it would be interesting to see how they work past the problematic parts of the story.

Van Gogh 360, Delhi | Photo Credit: DailyO

Van Gogh 360, Delhi | Photo Credit: DailyO

Why a visit to Van Gogh 360 Delhi reminded me of the courage it takes to be an artist

Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh is one artist whose life story has drawn as much curiosity as have his artworks, whether it is him cutting his ear off or his death by a self-inflicted gunshot. A visit to Van Gogh 360 in Delhi reminded me, as an artist, of the courage it takes to be one.

There are countless existential dilemmas we find ourselves into. These questions will have no definite answers but what marks our progress is how our answers to the same questions change over the years as we learn from life itself. Here are a few existential questions you might have asked yourself.

There are countless existential dilemmas we find ourselves into. These questions will have no definite answers but what marks our progress is how our answers to the same questions change over the years as we learn from life itself. Here are a few existential questions you might have asked yourself.

9 Existential questions we have all asked ourselves

We have all had experiences that felt like a

We have all had experiences that felt like a &quot;glitch in the matrix&quot;, a phrase popularised by the 1999 science fiction film The Matrix. Whether it is seeing doppelgangers or getting a d&eacute;j&agrave; vu, such experiences make us question the world we live in and its very structure. Are we really living in a simulation? We won&#39;t find the answer to that very soon but read on for more &quot;glitch in the matrix&quot; moments that we have all had.

From doppelgangers to deja vu, how many of these Glitch In The Matrix moments have you been through?

We have all had experiences that felt like a "glitch in the matrix", a phrase popularised by the 1999 science fiction film The Matrix. Whether it is seeing doppelgangers or getting a déjà vu, such experiences make us question the world we live in and its very structure. Are we really living in a simulation? We won't find the answer to that very soon but read on for more "glitch in the matrix" moments that we have all had.

Given how unpredictable things can seem when you are leaving for a trip, feeling jittery and anxious is quite common. If you get a sleepless night, an upset stomach or a feeling of dread before going on a trip, you may be going through pre-trip anxiety. Here are some ways you can manage this anxiety before your next trip.

Given how unpredictable things can seem when you are leaving for a trip, feeling jittery and anxious is quite common. If you get a sleepless night, an upset stomach or a feeling of dread before going on a trip, you may be going through pre-trip anxiety. Here are some ways you can manage this anxiety before your next trip.&nbsp;

How to handle pre-trip anxiety

A lot of us have been bullied by bullies in our lives, without knowing what to do. While it is not always possible to come up with the most ego-shattering burns when someone tries to insult us, simply standing up for yourself is enough most of the time. Point to remember: how someone treats you has more to do with their own self-esteem than it is to do with your worth as a person.

A lot of us have been bullied by bullies in our lives, without knowing what to do. While it is not always possible to come up with the most ego-shattering burns when someone tries to insult us, simply standing up for yourself is enough most of the time. Point to remember: how someone treats you has more to do with their own self-esteem than it is to do with your worth as a person.

7 savage burns to tackle your bully

Here are some of our favourite friendship duos that make our life a little more fun.

Here are some of our favourite friendship&nbsp;duos that make our life a little more fun.

9 friendship dynamics we all are a part of

Here are the biggest highlights from Oscars 2023 summed up in a visual story.

Here are the biggest highlights from Oscars 2023 summed up in a visual story.

Oscars 2023: An illustrated summary

&lt;p&gt;Seemon likes to tell visual stories about pop culture, art, psychology, gender and politics. She is an Illustrator at DailyO.&lt;/p&gt;

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Illustrator

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Seemon likes to tell visual stories about pop culture, art, psychology, gender and politics. She is an Illustrator at DailyO.

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