This immersive piece compares life in Pune to a chaotic, bug-ridden simulation game—where objectives are unclear, progress resets, and survival depends on persistence rather than power-ups. Through satire and vivid imagery, it critiques the dysfunction of urban infrastructure and the quiet resignation of citizens, ultimately suggesting that while the system may be broken, resilience lies in how we navigate its glitches.

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It's been a while since I've taken a train journey. The last time was just before the lockdown. Despite the potential stress of traveling...

It's 3 pm, and she waddles back home from the bus stop. Before responding to any question coming from the kitchen, she grapples with the...

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