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.

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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

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.

Having true freedom of expression, being able to voice our opinions without fear.

Having true freedom of expression, being able to voice opinions without fear.

Suitable employment opportunities for everyone.

Suitable employment opportunities for everyone.

Living without having to pay bribes.

Freedom from age-old societal expectations and family pressure.

Freedom from age-old societal expectations and family pressure.

Freedom from exploitation at work.

Access to safe living and work conditions.

Access to safe living and work conditions.

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.

Guiltless infodumping on each other.

Hanging out to enjoy separate activities together.

Hanging out to enjoy separate activities together.

Obsessing over common niche interests together.

Obsessing over common niche interests together.

Fidgeting together in anxious situations.

Fidgeting together in anxious situations.

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's participation in the workforce has been on a decline for the past two decades.

Women&#39;s participation in the workforce has been on a decline for the past two decades.

We need better government measures.

Women are burdened with a lot of unpaid work.

Women are burdened with a lot of unpaid work.

Women's labour has been historically undervalued.

Women&#39;s labour has been historically undervalued.

Women and men have different negotiation styles.

Women and men have different negotiation styles.

Statutory rights of maternity leave and paternity leave can help in discarding unfair social expectations from women.

Statutory rights of maternity leave and paternity leave can help in discarding unfair social expectations from women.

Women are burdened with non-promotable tasks.

Women are burdened with non-promotable tasks.

Wage transparency, gender-neutral job evaluation and legal protection is very important.

Wage transparency, gender-neutral job evaluation and legal protection is very important.

We need more women entrepreneurs as they can help generate employment for other women and also inspire them to join the workforce. 

We need more women entrepreneurs as they can help generate employment for other women and also inspire them to join the workforce.&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.

Yes, sipping tea with samosas but having to cancel on plans of going out.

Yes, sipping tea with samosas but having to cancel on plans of going out.

Yes, getting drenched in the rain but catching a cold.

Yes, getting drenched in the rain but catching a cold.

Yes, going on long drives but your car breaking down.

Yes, going on long drives but your car breaking down.

Yes, walking in the rain but stepping into a water puddle.

Yes, walking in the rain but stepping into a water puddle.

Yes, reading a book by the window but enduring long power cuts.

Yes, reading a&nbsp;book by the window but enduring long power cuts.

Yes, a muddy game of football but getting your nice clothes ruined.

Yes, a muddy game of football but getting your nice clothes ruined.

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?

Drinking tea and eating samosas on the balcony.

Drinking tea and eating samosas on the balcony.

Making paper boats and floating them in puddles.

Making paper boats and floating them in puddles.

Walking in the rain with umbrellas

Listening to old songs and singing along.

Listening to old songs and singing along.

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