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

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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

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I have used some dating apps over the past year, only to uninstall each one of them in a matter of days. I know these apps do work for people, which is what makes it so frustrating. I totally blame the hopeless romantic in me for not getting into the whole online dating thing.

I have used some dating apps over the past year, only to uninstall each one of them in a matter of days. I know these apps do work for people, which is what makes it so frustrating. I totally blame the hopeless romantic in me for not getting into the whole online dating thing.

A Visual Story: Why online dating isn't for me

The phrase "Bura na mano, Holi hai" has led to a lot of misconceptions about what kind of behaviour is acceptable while celebrating the festival. In general, we should remember to keep our civility intact and to not make Holi an excuse to inconvenience anyone.

The phrase &quot;Bura na mano, Holi hai&quot; has led to a lot of misconceptions about what kind of behaviour is acceptable while celebrating the festival. In general, we should remember to keep our civility intact and to not make Holi an excuse to inconvenience anyone.

Bura Mano Holi Hai: What not to do during the festival of colours

As all of us weebs are aware of the fact that our favourite animes rely on a number of tropes and cliches to convey their theme to us. While we love the novelty of unconventional animes, we also can't get enough of the familiarity of the silly anime tropes that take us into nostalgia. Read on to pick your favourite trope.

As all of us weebs are aware of the fact that our favourite animes rely on a number of tropes and cliches to convey their theme to us. While we love the novelty of unconventional animes, we also can&#39;t get enough of the familiarity of the silly anime tropes that take us into nostalgia. Read on to pick your favourite trope.

OP main characters, tragic backstories, and other anime tropes we can't get enough of

Having roommates comes with a lot of pros. Your rent gets divided, you always have company at home, your responsibilities are shared. But then, we all know how roommates can cost us our mental peace sometimes; for example, when they are a slob, a neat freak or a kleptomaniac. Take a look at the different types of roommates we have all come across at some point or other. (Psst: Which one do you identify with?)

Having roommates comes with a lot of pros. Your rent gets divided, you always have company at home, your responsibilities are shared. But then, we all know how roommates can cost us our mental peace sometimes; for example, when they are a slob, a neat freak or a kleptomaniac. Take a look at the different types of roommates we have all come across at some point or other. (Psst: Which one do you identify with?)

Despicable Slob or Party Freak, what is your roommate like?

Valentine's Week starts today, February 7, with Rose Day, and ends with The Day on February 14. It is a week of celebration of romantic love when lovers express their affection for each other with greetings and gifts. Who you celebrate the festival with is totally up to you: it can be with a significant other, with friends, family or your pet. Here's wishing you a Happy Valentine's Week and hope you find love and joy in the little things.

Valentine&#39;s Week starts today, February 7, with Rose Day, and ends with The Day on February 14. It is a week of celebration of romantic love when lovers express their affection for each other with greetings and gifts. Who you celebrate the festival with is totally up to you: it can be with a significant other, with friends, family or your pet. Here&#39;s wishing you a Happy Valentine&#39;s Week and hope you find love and joy in the little things.

From Rose Day to Valentine's Day, take a trip through Valentine's Week

Beauty pageants are designed to serve the male gaze. Women are pit against one another only to be scrutinized by toxic standards set by patriarchy. They have been found to lower self-esteem and self-perception among the participants. They are outdated and offensive in this day and age of feminism and inclusivity.

Beauty pageants are designed to serve the male gaze. Women are pit against one another only to be scrutinized by toxic standards set by patriarchy. They have been found to lower self-esteem and self-perception among the participants. They are outdated and offensive in this day and age of feminism and inclusivity.

Why beauty pageants are outdated and offensive

Republic Day marks and celebrates the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect, January 26, 1950. The Constitution lays down its ideals in the Preamble in the very beginning. The Preamble declares India as a sovereign, socialist, secular and democratic republic. It states our main objectives to be to secure justice, liberty, equality, and to promote fraternity. But somewhere, we hardly remember all of them. Take a look back at the main words in the Preamble and what they mean.

Republic Day marks and celebrates the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect, January 26, 1950. The Constitution lays down its ideals in the Preamble in the very beginning. The Preamble declares India as a sovereign, socialist, secular and democratic republic. It states our main objectives to be to secure justice, liberty, equality, and to promote fraternity. But somewhere, we hardly remember all of them. Take a look back at the main words in the Preamble and what they mean.

This Republic Day, go back to the key words in the Preamble

Cats are considered quiet, independent and (apparently) low-maintenance pets, but if you are planning to get one, make sure you are prepared for some of their annoying cat-behaviours. They are moody and unpredictable. They think you are the one living in their house rent-free, so make sure you obey their command.

Cats are considered quiet, independent and (apparently) low-maintenance pets, but if you are planning to get one, make sure you are prepared for some of their annoying cat-behaviours. They are moody and unpredictable. They think you are the one living in their house rent-free, so make sure you obey their command.

Are you really prepared to get a cat?

Every year, Gen-Z invents new words and phrases to convey the emotions and trends relevant to their generation. Here is an update on your lingo for 2023 to help you keep up with all 'em Gen-Zers.

Every year, Gen-Z invents new words and phrases to convey the emotions and trends relevant to their generation. Here is an update on your lingo for 2023 to help you keep up with all &#39;em Gen-Zers.

Gen-Z lingo update for 2023

Reading body language is an important and natural part of communication. We come across so many articles teaching us to read another person like a book, to catch them while they are lying, or to figure out whether they secretly like us. I don't know how helpful these signals really are, other than in enabling our overthinking brains. 

Reading body language is an important and natural part of communication. We come across so many articles teaching us to read another person like a book, to catch them while they are lying, or to figure out whether they secretly like us. I don&#39;t know how helpful these signals really are, other than in enabling our overthinking brains.&nbsp;

Reading body language like a pro?

Reading body language is an important and natural part of communication. We come across so many articles teaching us to read another person like a book, to catch them while they are lying, or to figure out whether they secretly like us. I don't know how helpful these signals really are, other than in enabling our overthinking brains.

It seems that whether we like it or not, capitalism is the only viable political and economic system and it is impossible to imagine a coherent alternative to it. Capitalism has been an overwhelming success, given how human nature is inherently greedy and competitive. All countries today, with a handful of exceptions, currently have a capitalist system of one flavour or another. It has helped build our technology and infrastructure. Here is a visual story about how you cannot escape capitalism.

It seems that whether we like it or not, capitalism is the only viable political and economic system and it is impossible to imagine a coherent alternative to it. Capitalism has been an overwhelming success, given how human nature is inherently greedy and competitive. All countries today, with a handful of exceptions, currently have a capitalist system of one flavour or another. It has helped build our technology and infrastructure. Here is a visual story about how you cannot escape capitalism.

Welcome to the Hotel California: Capitalism is a truth you cannot escape

Small-talk is excruciatingly painful for most of us, but we still engage in it since it is more tolerable than an awkward silence (or is it, really?). We end up weighing in on the weather because it would be rather weird to ask someone a deep profound question while taking the elevator together. And of course, those yearly happy-birthday texts that go nowhere. Here are a few embarrassing small-talk instances to bring out a chuckle or two in you.

Small-talk is excruciatingly painful for most of us, but we still engage in it since it is more tolerable than an awkward silence (or is it, really?). We end up weighing in on the weather because it would be rather weird to ask someone a deep profound question while taking the elevator together. And of course, those yearly happy-birthday texts that go nowhere. Here are a few embarrassing small-talk instances to bring out a chuckle or two in you.

Elevator chats to birthday texts, the worst small-talk fails: A visual story

Our lives may be mundane and boring but our awkward self constantly overthinks and imagines all the ways in which we could get into trouble. Here is a list of things that somehow makes us feel like a criminal even though they are perfectly legal.

Our lives may be mundane and boring but our awkward self constantly overthinks and imagines all the ways in which we could get into trouble. Here is a list of things that somehow makes us feel like a criminal even though they are perfectly legal.

Things that are legal but feel illegal: How many can you relate to?

Remember, 6 years ago when you used this really cool pick-up line on a girl and she laughed straight in your face? You still lie awake at 2 in the night thinking about it, right? We have all had humiliating and cringe-inducing flirting fails, which we would rather not remember but hey, kudos for putting yourself out there. Hope you learned something. Here is a list of 9 flirting fails as shared by Redditors for you to laugh at.

Remember, 6 years ago when you used this really cool pick-up line on a girl and she laughed straight in your face? You still lie awake at 2 in the night thinking about it, right? We have all had humiliating and cringe-inducing flirting fails, which we would rather not remember but hey, kudos for putting yourself out there. Hope you learned something. Here is a list of 9 flirting fails as shared by Redditors for you to laugh at.

9 embarrassing flirting fails as shared by Redditors

A huge part of how we reminisce our childhood is through the irrational fears we had and the foolish things we did. These memories never fail to make us chuckle and wish to return to the good old days. Dive into nostalgia with this visual story about the lies we were told as kids.

A huge part of how we reminisce our childhood is through the irrational fears we had and the foolish things we did. These memories never fail to make us chuckle and wish to return to the good old days. Dive into nostalgia with this visual story about the lies we were told as kids.

Lies we were told as kids: A visual story

A 17-year-old is not old enough to drive in our country, but most of us had to take a rather life-defining decision at this age - yes, a decision on our career. We are expected to follow a linear path in life. It is usually not easy to take career detours once you're done with that decision at 17. As such, it is inevitable that we will wonder whether we made the right choice. Now that I have lost my rose-coloured glasses, I know that money does matter and that I cannot live multiple lives in one, but I'm still not sure if this is what I was supposed to be doing. Tell us in the comments if you too have had doubts about your choice of career.

A 17-year-old is not old enough to drive in our country, but most of us had to take a rather life-defining decision at this age - yes, a decision on our career. We are expected to follow a linear path in life. It is usually not easy to take career detours once you&#39;re done with that decision at 17. As such, it is inevitable that we will wonder whether we made the right choice. Now that I have lost my rose-coloured glasses, I know that money does matter and that I cannot live multiple lives in one, but I&#39;m still not sure if this is what I was supposed to be doing. Tell us in the comments if you too have had doubts about your choice of career.

What deciding a career at 17 feels like: A visual story

A 17-year-old is not old enough to drive in our country, but most of us had to take a rather life-defining decision at this age - yes, a decision on our career. We are expected to follow a linear path in life. It is usually not easy to take career detours once you're done with that decision at 17. As such, it is inevitable that we will wonder whether we made the right choice. Now that I have lost my rose-coloured glasses, I know that money does matter and that I cannot live multiple lives in one

I have always felt like a broken piece of some jigsaw puzzle. I have always been on the lookout for a place or a person, where or with whom I can belong. I cannot be the only one who feels like a misfit. And for anyone who feels this way, I share a few comforting realisations.

I have always felt like a broken piece of some jigsaw puzzle. I have always been on the lookout for a place or a person, where or with whom I can belong. I cannot be the only one who feels like a misfit. And for anyone who feels this way, I share a few comforting realisations.

If you struggle to fit in, you're not alone: A visual story

Now that most of the workplaces are back to work-from-office mode after two years of the Covid pandemic, we get to see the quirks and antics of our office colleagues. No matter how unique their personality is to our current office, we have met their archetype in our previous offices as well. Here is a list for you to share with your work besties, of these 9 types of people found in every office.

Now that most of the workplaces are back to work-from-office mode after two years of the Covid pandemic, we get to see the quirks and antics of our office colleagues. No matter how unique their personality is to our current office, we have met their archetype in our previous offices as well. Here is a list for you to share with your work besties, of these 9 types of people found in every office.

Types of people in every office: A visual story

Throughout their lives, women  hear far too many unsolicited opinions about their beauty and appearance. Society makes women spend their time and energies in looking their very best, but do they hold the same standards for men? Why do all women have to look beautiful in the first place?

Throughout their lives, women &nbsp;hear far too many unsolicited opinions about their beauty and appearance. Society makes women spend their time and energies in looking their very best, but do they hold the same standards for men? Why do all women have to look beautiful in the first place?&nbsp;

Opinions on women's beauty and why none of them matter

Our existential angst seems to be the curse of our intelligence. The theories of existentialism, nihilism and absurdism explore the problem of human existence; and converge on the idea that life has no inherent meaning. All three philosophies approach the problem differently.

Our existential angst seems to be the curse of our intelligence. The theories of existentialism, nihilism and absurdism explore the problem of human existence; and converge on the idea that life has no inherent meaning. All three philosophies approach the problem differently.

What is the meaning of life according to philosophy?

North Korea released some impressive and scenic photos (that can be passed off as an album cover) of Kim Jong-un overseeing a missile launch and guiding nuclear tactical units this week. The isolated nation uses such propaganda to portray its leaders as God-like figures. In the past also North Korea has taken immense liberties in showing their leaders as superhumans. Here is a list of a few such outlandish claims about their leaders:

North Korea released some impressive and scenic photos (that can be passed off as an album cover) of Kim Jong-un overseeing a missile launch and guiding nuclear tactical units this week. The isolated nation uses such propaganda to portray its leaders as God-like figures. In the past also North Korea has taken immense liberties in showing their leaders as superhumans. Here is a list of a few such outlandish claims about their leaders:

Mission Kim-possible: The mythology of North Korean dynasty

What if we told you your IQ represented only a part of your intelligence? According to a theory by Harvard psychologist  Howard Gardner, our schools were unfair to us for putting certain types of intelligence on a pedestal while ignoring the rest.  Gardner's theory explains that people do not have a fixed intellectual capacity; but rather, many kinds of intelligence. For example, a person can be musically intelligent while being bad at math. Gardner describes these 9 kinds of intelligence that a person  can have. Here's a visual representation of all of them.

What if we told you your IQ represented only a part of your intelligence? According to a theory by Harvard psychologist&nbsp;Howard Gardner, our schools were unfair to us for putting certain types of intelligence on a pedestal while ignoring the rest.&nbsp;Gardner&#39;s theory explains that people do not have a fixed intellectual capacity; but rather, many kinds of intelligence. For example, a person can be musically intelligent while being bad at math. Gardner describes these 9 kinds of intelligence that a person&nbsp;can have. Here&#39;s a visual representation of all of them.

What are the 9 types of intelligence? (No, there isn't just one.)

What if we told you your IQ represented only a part of your intelligence? According to a theory by Harvard psychologist Howard Gardner, our schools were unfair to us for putting certain types of intelligence on a pedestal while ignoring the rest. Gardner's theory explains that people do not have a fixed intellectual capacity; but rather, many kinds of intelligence. For example, a person can be musically intelligent while being bad at math.

It is normal to experience occasional anxiety in our everyday lives as a response to stressful situations. However, people with anxiety disorders frequently have intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. These feelings of anxiety and panic interfere with daily activities, are difficult to control and are out of proportion to the actual danger. You may find yourself avoiding places or situations to prevent these feelings. If you suffer from anxiety, you can find help in various available treatments.

It is normal to experience occasional anxiety in our everyday lives as a response to stressful situations. However, people with anxiety disorders frequently have intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. These feelings of anxiety and panic interfere with daily activities, are difficult to control and&nbsp;are out of proportion to the actual danger. You may find yourself avoiding places or situations to prevent these feelings. If you suffer from anxiety, you can find help in various available treatments.

What anxiety can look like: A visual story

It is normal to experience occasional anxiety in our everyday lives as a response to stressful situations. However, people with anxiety disorders frequently have intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. These feelings of anxiety and panic interfere with daily activities, are difficult to control and are out of proportion to the actual danger. You may find yourself avoiding places or situations to prevent these feelings.

Existential crisis occurs when you wonder whether life has any inherent meaning or purpose. No matter how big our ambitions and contributions are, our role in the world seems inconspicuous in the grand scheme of events. This alone makes it hard for us to believe that we were born with a purpose. Our only sense of relief is that we are all in the same boat. Perhaps life really has no meaning other than the one we create.

Existential crisis occurs when you wonder whether life has any inherent meaning or purpose. No matter how big our ambitions and contributions are, our role in the world seems inconspicuous in the grand scheme of events. This alone makes it hard for us to believe that we were born with a purpose. Our only sense of relief is that we are all in the same boat. Perhaps life really has no meaning other than the one we create.

People navigating existential crisis: A visual story

Modern Love is complex. It is complicated, and it is strange. And definitely something that the older generations don't get (confession: we don't get it either). Modern Love has got an entire vocabulary to itself. Some of these dating terms are easy to understand; some will need you looking them up in the Urban Dictionary. Here's a list to make it a little easy for you. So, the next time someone accuses you of benching them, or eclipsing them, you won't be left scratching your head.

Modern Love is complex. It is complicated, and it is strange. And definitely something that the older generations don&#39;t get (confession: we don&#39;t get it either). Modern Love has got an entire vocabulary to itself. Some of these dating terms are easy to understand; some will need you looking them up in the Urban Dictionary. Here&#39;s a list to make it a little easy for you. So, the next time someone accuses you of benching them, or eclipsing them, you won&#39;t be left scratching your head.

A visual guide to modern dating terms, from benching to orbiting

Many of us are bad at math but a few of us are downright hopeless at it. If you struggle with everyday aspects of life involving mathematical concepts like telling time, counting money and performing easy mental calculations, it might be time to consider if you have dyscalculia. Dyscalculia is a math learning disability that impairs an individual's ability to learn number-related concepts, perform accurate math calculations, reason and problem-solve and perform other basic math skills. Dyscalculia is sometimes called 'number dyslexia' or 'math dyslexia'. If you do come to the realisation that you have the said condition, we don't want you to feel too bleak about it. Read on to see the beauty in our everyday tussle with math.

Many of us are bad at math&nbsp;but a few of us are downright hopeless at it. If you struggle with everyday aspects of life involving mathematical concepts like telling time, counting money and performing easy mental calculations, it might be time to consider if you have dyscalculia. Dyscalculia is a math learning disability that impairs an individual&#39;s ability to learn number-related concepts, perform accurate math calculations, reason and problem-solve and perform other basic math skills. Dyscalculia is sometimes called &#39;number dyslexia&#39; or &#39;math dyslexia&#39;. If you do come to the realisation that you have the said condition, we don&#39;t want you to feel too bleak about it. Read on to see the beauty in our everyday tussle with math.

How do adults with dyscalculia or number dyslexia navigate life?

Many of us are bad at math but a few of us are downright hopeless at it. If you struggle with everyday aspects of life involving mathematical concepts like telling time, counting money and performing easy mental calculations, it might be time to consider if you have dyscalculia. Dyscalculia is a math learning disability that impairs an individual's ability to learn number-related concepts, perform accurate math calculations, reason and problem-solve and perform other basic math skills.

Have you been feeling overwhelmed with work lately? Is your exhaustion beyond physical tiredness and it's making you more cynical day by day? If yes, you may be going through a burnout. Burnout is a form of exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged emotional, physical and mental stress. It happens when you are swamped with work over a long period - you end up feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained and unable to keep up with life. Read on to find out how many of these symptoms are true in your case. 

Have you been feeling overwhelmed with work lately? Is your exhaustion beyond physical tiredness and it&#39;s making you more cynical day by day? If yes, you may be going through a burnout. Burnout is a form of exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged emotional, physical and mental stress. It happens when you are swamped with work over a long period - you end up feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained and unable to keep up with life. Read on&nbsp;to find out how many of these symptoms are&nbsp;true in your case.&nbsp;

Are you going through a burnout?

Have you been feeling overwhelmed with work lately? Is your exhaustion beyond physical tiredness and it's making you more cynical day by day? If yes, you may be going through a burnout. Burnout is a form of exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged emotional, physical and mental stress. It happens when you are swamped with work over a long period - you end up feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained and unable to keep up with life.

Trauma dumping is a 'toxic' form of venting, where a person dumps traumatic thoughts, feelings or energy on to another person without their permission, at an inappropriate place or time, when they may not have the capacity to process it. Many people engage in trauma dumping without realising it - as a way to cope with their sadness and frustrations. In any healthy relationship, it is important to ask someone if they are ready to listen to our problems and also to make sure that we return the favour sometimes. Trauma dumping is different from venting, in the sense that it is one-sided and done in an unsolicited, unprepared way without considering another person's feelings.

Trauma dumping is a &#39;toxic&#39; form of venting, where a person dumps traumatic thoughts, feelings or energy on to another person without their permission, at an inappropriate place or time, when they may not have the capacity to process it. Many people engage in trauma dumping without realising it - as a way to cope with their sadness and frustrations. In any healthy relationship, it is important to ask someone if they are ready to listen to our problems and also to make sure that we return the favour sometimes. Trauma dumping is different from venting, in the sense that it is one-sided and done in an&nbsp;unsolicited, unprepared way without considering another person&#39;s feelings.

What is trauma dumping? How is it different from venting?

Trauma dumping is a 'toxic' form of venting, where a person dumps traumatic thoughts, feelings or energy on to another person without their permission, at an inappropriate place or time, when they may not have the capacity to process it. Many people engage in trauma dumping without realising it. In any healthy relationship, it is important to ask someone if they are ready to listen to our problems and also to make sure that we return the favour sometimes.

&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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