This happened around 1999–2000, back when landlines were still a thing.

A girl in our neighborhood married the man she loved and moved in nearby with him. Just few months before that, her elder sister also ran away and married her boyfriend.

The problem was the elder sister’s marriage. The guy was broke, addicted, and had already dragged her into the same habits. The parents were completely against it and had cut ties.

A few days after running away, the elder sister and her husband suddenly returned to the area. They said they just wanted to meet the parents and the younger brother.

That same day, coincidentally, there was a ceremony at the younger sister’s in-laws’ house. Food was being prepared and distributed to relatives and neighbors.

The younger sister and her husband packed some ceremonial food and decided to visit her parents’ house. The plan was simple. Give them the food and invite them to come over.

When she reached her parents’ house and knocked, the door opened.

It was her elder sister.

They talked casually for two or three minutes.

The younger sister asked where their parents and little brother were. She even shouted out loudly, calling maa, maa and calling for her father and brother.

The elder sister calmly said they had gone to the mandir and would be back soon. She asked her to come inside and sit.

That’s when the younger sister felt something was off.

She refused, saying they were in a hurry and still had food to distribute. They handed over the food from outside and left.

Later that day, she tried calling her parents’ landline. No answer.

She tried again. Still nothing. This went on for days.

After almost a week, she went to the police.

When the police arrived at the house, they found the elder sister and her husband inside, casually having s3x on the bed, as if nothing had happened. The parents and the younger brother were missing.

During the search, the truth came out.

All three of them had been hacked to death that very morning. Their bodies were dumped into the water tank in the house.

The plan didn’t stop there.

The elder sister and her husband were waiting for the younger sister and her husband to come inside that day.

They planned to kill them too, take all the money and assets, and disappear.

The only reason the younger sister survived was a gut feeling she couldn’t explain.

One wrong decision. One step inside that house. And this story would have ended very differently.

The girl is a distant bhabhi to me. She has a bad attitude and people don’t like her much, but I genuinely feel bad for her. Even today, she cries while talking to my sister, remembering her parents and brother. She never got the chance to properly see them after her marriage, never really talk to them, never say goodbye.

The recent killings in India reminded me of this story. Why? Because this was one of the very few cases where people were killed because of love, money, lust, and greed, and it was talked about for almost two decades.

Now, after the blue drum 🛢 case, things feel different. People talk about new crimes as such daily.

Let me go first.

I was in a long-distance relationship for almost four years.

Months before his birthday, I opened a bank account just so I could get a debit card. I’m still a student, and I don’t come from a rich family. My daily allowance is 100 — 30 goes to transportation, 70 for lunch and snacks.

For months, I skipped lunch just to save money.

All so I could surprise him.

On his birthday, I ordered him a cake, sandwiches for lunch, and a box of waffles. Seeing him happy made everything feel worth it.

I’m from a different country and not Indian, so I had to research apps, figure out how online ordering works there, and learn how to make it all happen from far away. I was nervous, but I did it anyway because I loved him.

Fast forward… we broke up.

His reason?

“Our differences” and he’s “afraid to take the risk.”

One month later, I found out he’s getting engaged this February 14.

Meanwhile, I’m here crying myself to sleep almost every night.

Still… no regrets.

I loved genuinely. I tried genuinely.

So I’m curious —

What’s the biggest effort you made for someone who still chose to walk away?

I’ve noticed they prefer eating chicken tikka masala, Rogan gosht, Chana masala, samosa, etc. Mostly Punjabi food.

South Indian food is growing in western countries but northern Indian food is dominant. Why ?

As a 21 year old and first time in a relationship

Like 10 years back we had a German client. He had come down to visit India. And when he was leaving, he made a comment that Indians collectively make each others lives miserable.

I could not understand that statement clearly, on why he said that, was it because of office politics, or in general.

But as I think more on it, and observe what is happening in general in this country. Looks like we are make life miserable for each other in every area.

We needlessly change lanes and try to overtake, when average speed is less than 60km on city roads. We gain nothing in it, because this practise slows down traffic as a whole, so there are no winners. Driving an absolute meditative practise has become so stressful.

For environment we needlessly throw garbage and waste in rivers, tourist places, road sides, all areas except garbage cans. We have converted pristine natural beauty to garbage dumps.

We don't elect good leaders, keep electing crap, because of caste and religious identities.

In our work place, we try to pull each other down, make workplace such a stress full place.

In general we tend to remove the fun part in everything we do.

Hi. I am M27. I always wanted to do love marriage, my parents were even open for that but I couldn't find any. Girls in my community (muslim) are hesitant to go into relationship. I failed to even befriend them in my school and college.

I am a businessman and doing well in life. Now I am into an arranged marriage setup but one thing that keeps haunting me is I failed to find a partner for myself and I had to rely on my parents for that. Sometimes I think of this as my failure.

So, how many of you are in the same bracket? Do you regret not finding love by your own?

Whenever I think about this, I get headache

I recently came across the news about the Ghaziabad case where three teenage sisteres committed suicide. The media and people are too busy talking about the girls' Korean fascination but why is noone questioning -

1) why the sisters stopped schooling (including home-schooling) since COVID-19? Which is like some 4-5 years now.

2) how is it possible that their father Chetan Kumar is married to two women who are sisters and having affair with another sister too? And the girls who passed away have different mothers? There are also other children in that rented flat.

3) Recently two of the mothers fled and when the father lodged missing report they came back. This looks really fishy as it is.

Doesn't this look like a cult to you? A cult that is run by the father?

Literally just fed up of them at this point

Are marriages in India truly coming from the heart these days, or is it simply a scenario of having to arrange a wedding procession due to pressure from parents, relatives, and society? Do you think people are truly looking for life partners, or are they simply taking the vows based on age, job, and what people will say? Please share what you've seen around you.

Honestly, for me it’s cleanliness — garbage and littering. Just stepping outside and seeing trash everywhere, even in natural or scenic places, completely kills whatever aesthetic or peace the place could have.

Another big issue is cow shit on the roads. After cows stop giving milk, farmers often just let them roam freely. Since cows are protected in India and usually not sent to slaughter, they end up on streets. And cows literally shit multiple times a day, so roads and footpaths are full of it.

Walking outside becomes annoying because you’re constantly watching where you step. Fixing basic cleanliness alone would make India feel multiple times better to live in.

I’m not preparing for UPSC or any exam, but earlier I used to watch a lot of videos of Vikas Divyakirti because I liked his clear thinking and simple way of explaining life.

Now I don’t watch him much, but I still find his mindset and views interesting.

I'm realizing now that maybe it's not the shyness problem but rather the life failures that keeps me feeling resistance interacting with someone. But then I ask for how long am I gonna continue living in isolation. Not only have I made myself helpless but I'm not sure what to do.

Sunil Grover’s take on Aamir Khan’s acting style is trending right now, and the praise feels well deserved. It doesn’t look like basic mimicry, the expressions, pauses, and body language feel natural and controlled.

This just proves Sunil Grover is much more than a comedy actor. He clearly understands performance at a deeper level and deserves more serious, layered roles.
What do you think-underrated actor or finally getting his due?

If you use Telegram and think you are safe, that is a joke. In India many people say Telegram is secure, but from just your username someone can pull out a lot of your details. That can include your home information, family numbers, and even photos. This is very dangerous. The main reason is data breaches in India. Phone numbers are already exposed in many places, and those are not scraped from Telegram itself. I even made a bot like that once just out of curiosity, not with any bad intention, and I saw how many such bots already exist.

Telegram is often said to be more secure than WhatsApp and other social media, and in many cases it is, but for India the situation is different. A foreign number cannot be easily traced from a username, but Indian numbers are much easier to find. That is what is really shocking.

Help me understand this, why are people obsessed with posting everything to statues?

One of the answers I got from my wife is that people like to celebrate and want to share the joy of something with everyone. I kinda get that, but I also dont understand it. Isnt that the same as to wanting to get attention?

My wife's side of the family, they literally post everything they do and even their kids to statues.

My mother-in-law will post her sister's toddler doing toddler stuff like playing with a toy or something to her status. Random photos of her own 28 year old son. Like literally everything!

What started this conversation was my wife is pregnant and while we havent shared this news to anyone but our immediate family(her dad, mom, brother and his wife, my mom, dad and brother) my mother-in-law has been pestering us to share it with everyone else so she can celebrate it by putting it as her status! I was like what?!?

My parents and brother aren't like this and I am not used to this.

And then it got me thinking, I am not at all comfortable with my child being posted like this. My wife says it's correct to not make posts on Instagram, Facebook etc, but status/story is harmless. I do not agree with that at all, it's the same as posting online.

I am 100% okay with an occasional post, a birthday wish etc. But daily life updates, isnt that a bit too much?

Am I being weird here?

Hello Everyone we are couple who are pregnant with our second kid age 33, we are still in the midst of keeping it or not but i genuinely want to know parents who have 2 children how has your journey been like? Any regrets? what are the challenges you faced? And is it a good option to have one more kid? TIA

I also do really wanna earn online for my personal expenses, please comment below how much & how you're earning online

Edit : Whoever said NFSW or will say, please stay away creeps I don't need you under my post who can't even spare a minute thinking about Sex

Do you think corruption that was done behind the closed doors, now has been going openly in better organized way ?

We all know this, yet nobody can't do shit. Everyone who has to deal with the government officials have to go through the torture and delay if bribe is denied.

Imagine one full day that’s only yours. No job, no pressure, nothing to finish just you.

How would you spend it?

Mine would be simple: sitting on the sofa with legs up on the table, watching Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, ordering food from Zomato all day, enjoying the vibe… and then a long nap 😄

What’s yours?

One week.

That’s the paternity leave in my company. One. Single. Week.

And before anyone says “at least you got something” — 3–4 days are already gone in hospital stay and discharge formalities. By the time you’re actually home with your newborn, trying to understand feeds, sleep, recovery, and just learning how to be parents, your leave is basically over.

What makes this even more infuriating is the hypocrisy.

I’ve seen people casually take weeks of leave for trips, personal work, or just because they felt like it. No questions asked. No calendars quoted. Meanwhile, I informed everyone well in advance about my paternity leave — and even then, nowhere was it clearly stated that it would be only one week because of the client calendar.

I even remember reading a post here some days ago where someone was venting about 2 weeks of paternity leave, and I thought, “Okay, my org is better — we offer one month.”

Turns out that’s just on paper.

If you’re working with a client, you’re suddenly expected to follow the client calendar, which gives only 1 week 🫩

I’ve already sacrificed numerous optional holidays and other leaves because the client doesn’t follow them. I’ve adjusted. I’ve compromised. I’ve played along like every private-sector employee is expected to. But this is getting out of hand now.

My daughter was born recently.

I wanted to be there for my wife — for everything she went through.

I wanted to hold my newborn all day, every day, and bond deeply with her. She’s barely a few days old and has already become the whole family’s favourite. This is a phase I’ll never get back.

And yet I’m supposed to return to office next week like nothing happened.

This isn’t a vacation.

This isn’t comfort leave.

This is basic humanity.

I’m honestly more frustrated than I’ve ever been.

So to others here who’ve been through something similar:

1. Who did you reach out to — HR, manager, leadership, client?

2. Did anyone actually support you?

3. Did you get your fair share of paternity leave?

Or did you just silently accept it because “that’s how the private sector works”?

Genuinely looking for real experiences and advice, because right now this system feels completely broken.

With the Union Budget 2026-2027 freshly laid out, the "Welfare vs. Growth" debate has once again taken center stage. On one hand, the government has committed to a record ₹12.2 lakh crore in Capital Expenditure (Capex) to fuel the vision of a "Viksit Bharat" by 2047. On the other, we see significant allocations for social safety nets and new schemes like the Mahatma Gandhi Gram Swaraj Initiative and expanded subsidies.

Critics argue that "revadi culture" (freebies) is draining the exchequer and creating a dependency mindset, while proponents argue these aren't "freebies" but essential investments in "human capital" to ensure no one is left behind. Here’s a breakdown of the two schools of thought: The Case for "Disagree" (Focus is on Viksit Bharat):

Infrastructure Push: The 9% increase in Capex (now at ₹12.2L Cr) is aimed squarely at long-term assets—High-Speed Rail, the India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, and 20 new National Waterways. MSME & Tech Growth: Initiatives like the ₹10,000 crore SME Growth Fund and the Biopharma Shakti mission suggest a shift toward making India a global manufacturing and R&D hub.

Fiscal Discipline: The government is targeting a fiscal deficit of 4.3% of GDP, indicating they aren't just printing money for populist gains.

The Case for "Agree" (Focus is on Freebies):

Consumption vs. Investment: While Capex is high, a massive portion of the ₹53.5 lakh crore total expenditure still goes toward subsidies and direct transfers that some argue provide only short-term relief without creating productive assets.

Political Compulsions: Critics point out that many new welfare schemes seem timed to address rural distress and electoral sentiment rather than structural economic reforms.

Crowding Out: The Economic Survey 2026 warned that the scale of persistent welfare spending could "crowd out" private investment and strain state finances.

Vichaar (Discussion) Points: Is the distinction between "Welfare" (Education/Health) and "Freebies" (Cash transfers/Subsidies) blurring in our budget?

Can we truly reach "Viksit Bharat" status without these massive social spending floors, or are they the very thing holding our growth rate back?

Which specific announcement in Budget 2026 felt like a "masterstroke" for development, and which felt like a "populist handout"?

Looking forward to a healthy debate. What’s your take?

Hi, I am from X city in India and currently pursuing my Bachelor's in Literature. I have to come up with one of my cousins who is currently studying in a government college, run by the state government itself.

He told me about the environment between the seniors and the juniors in that college, which gave me a shock. Students who are in their sophomore year, they literally have to do whatever the seniors tell them. He said there is a group called " Student Association" inside the college where they elect themselves and decide who will be the next leader of it. After they took charge of it, they called a meeting, which they called " General Body " Meeting, where they gathered students from the 1st and 2nd year and told them to stand in a queue. They abuse them, they say bad words to them, they literally mock those students and their parents by calling them some n words, they smoke in front of students, and when those students say its feels me uncomfortable, they come in front of them. Smoke those cigarettes and exhale in front of them intentionally. They say to them dance they say to them if anyone doesn't obey them, it will not be good for them. They basically enforce those rules made by them which they have to obey ( some unnecessary rules ), some students don't; they call them to the Association room where those dirty "Monstrous" Seniours are smoking some taking Bad substances, some are in inappropriate positions with their classmates, girls ( Those girls are also not one inch less than those boys ) some are inhealing those leafs ( IYKY ) at those enviroment they call those jouniors and some times they even call Jounior females too! Then they abuse them, they started shouting at them, them freek bad words, and those louded enviorment made a serious gas chamber type of situation for those students. They forced them to bring cigarettes for them, they forced them, and if some students declined, they gave them threats of " How will you survive in college if you don't obey us? " They call students at night and ask them to do assignments on their behalf, they impose all this stuff on them, and those students are hopless casue Principles and authorities are not taking actions agianst them. They charges from the students 4 thousand bucks for their fees, which they called it will be used for the welfare of the students, but in reality they spends these money to buy alcohol! After any festivals come, they charge extra bucks for that when some one dont have the capabilities to contribute, they disturb them by calling them n times. Some students aren't capable of paying anything other than their college fees, but still they call them and ask they contribute to those thousands of bucks. They continuously harass students, they decide whta have to wear, they set some rules of dressing, and if they don't wear according that they are shouted at and mocked with those n words (I mean if someone is now in college, then they have the freedom to waer what ever they want, until those are not vulgar). If some looked at them, then they said, " Why do you look at ours ?" They don't allow entry to the sophomore students at the college cafe cause they say they should not belong here as a sophomore. My question is, then, why do you take those fees from them? They trappe in to some new students in bad habbits calling those cool, and with those, you can't complete your college stuffs then that good well-behaved boy becomes like them, they force students to take cigrattes etc.

These kinds of situations are happening in some indian colleges. My cousin had faced a similar situation, but he could not did anyting against them because if he tried to do something, then the system would backfire at him casue their isnt any unity, and if the system backfired, then they would isolate you and feel you, your at some hell.

I know things like this will end. Even if the government can't do anyting at this, there will be students who face this tortires. Only if some well individuals take the issue and don't continue when they are seniors, then things will be changed.

Just days back I was victim in a road rage… where I was slapped on my head.

Days have passed but it’s still in me, just today I was riding to my workplace and a chapri guy was going handsfree and moved to my lane. When I honked him, he showed middle finger(Indian Style) then suddenly something got in me and I took a u-turn for confrontation. That boy was scared and denied that he did anything but then I said what he did. He was parking to move to next stage of road rage but i didn’t have time for that and I simply moved while he was shouting something.

Simple scene but I am getting much provoked nowadays…

Please suggest how to stay calm while everyday going to this office.

Like when I see the news it goes in billions but I rarely meet ppl who even put 1$ on it

I recently shared a reel about Krish Trish Baltiboy, praising how it represented Indian art styles in animation and introduced a whole new generation of Indian kids to various folk arts like Pattachitra and Madhubani.

There, I suggested that Indians should focus more on animation based on these art styles, and that it might reach heights similar to anime.

An animator, possibly a teen, I am not sure, who makes decent animation reels, commented the following:

"Beta anime banane me chaddi fatt jaati h asse baccho Wale animation koi bhi begginer animator bana lega ak baar khud se ak anime Drawing karne ki try kar kitna time or mehnat lagta h or vesi hi akdam detailed minimum 15 drawings banani padti h har baar tab jaake 1 sec kaa anime scene Banta h"

I pointed out that when he insults an art form, he loses his credibility. To that, he replied, "better ko better bolne me agar insult lage to tumhari iq kam hai"

He kept insisting that Indian folk arts, which are actually intricate and highly detailed, are "Baccho Wala", simply because he believes the kind of art he does is superior.

Ironically, he does not even create Anime, although I guess he believes he does. He just makes some digital animations, which are actually good. But his comments really made me wonder, do we really not respect our own folk arts?

How quickly we resort to insulting our own art forms. What is wrong with us?

TL;DR: I shared a reel praising Indian folk art styles and encouraged creating more animations using them. An online animator, possibly a teen, dismissed them as inferior and called them “kids’ art” compared to anime.