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“We Said Yes—Then the World Shut Down”

It all started with a big, shiny YES on 31st August 2019—officially kicking off our “Certified Lovebirds” courtship period. And then? Oh boy. Enter the Great Indian Planning Olympics . We were suddenly full-time professionals in “Future Discussions Pvt. Ltd.” —talking life goals, Shaadi ka budget, shopping lists longer than Ramayan, and making spreadsheets for what to arrange and what to avoid like the plague in the wedding. Now, let me tell you— we had these revolutionary, modern plans. You know: minimal guest list, sensible expenses, maybe even some personal vows instead of 12 pandits chanting together on megaphones. And the best part? Both of us had synchronized brains about it. But the families? Aha! Typical hardcore Baniya DNA in full 4K. Their dream wedding was a proper North Indian Extravaganza™ , complete with 100+ guests who would have no clue whose wedding it is, a buffet that could feed a small country, and decor that could blind the sun. It took master-level negotia...

Introduction, Thanks Giving, & About this Blog

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Not every hero wears a cape. Not every hero comes into the limelight. Not every hero has the privilege to display their wounds, pains, and sacrifices. Not every hero’s story is narrated by others. Here, I am referring to a unique kind of hero—a hero who stands tall and strong for his wife, his parents, and everyone around him. Yet, when it comes to his children, he transforms into something extraordinary—a superhero. This superhero rarely receives the recognition he truly deserves for his silent yet monumental contribution to raising a child. This story is dedicated to all those unsung superheroes—fathers—who are often unacknowledged within their families and overlooked even in the eyes of their children. Mothers hold a special place in our hearts. Rightfully so, as they are celebrated for their boundless love, sacrifices, and tireless devotion to their children. A multitude of stories and tributes are written about mothers—their pain, their lives, and their unrelenting sacrifices. It’...