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My Friends Are Literally My Cinematic Universe  Okay but let me just say this: if my life was a movie, my friends would 100% be the main cast. Not side characters. Not background extras. MAIN. CAST. ENERGY. Sometimes I think we’re living in our own version of Friends chaotic, loud, slightly dramatic, but weirdly wholesome. Other days it feels like The Avengers because individually we’re strong, but together? Unmatched.  The Theory of “Found Family” There’s this concept in storytelling called found family, where people choose each other and become home. That’s us. We didn’t just “become friends.” We accidentally built a support system. When I’m in my flop era  mentally tired, overthinking, dramatic for no reason  they don’t judge. They don’t disappear. They don’t say “it’s not that deep.” They sit. They listen. They send memes. They remind me who I am. And somehow, my 1% battery turns into at least 40%. That’s science. (Okay not actual science, but emotionally? Valid....

“Reservation in Jobs or Education: A Boon or a Bane?” Date: 13th Feb 2026 Venue: II MA English  Moderator: Dr Samuel Rufus Team Leaders:Nikita (Boon) & Zibiah (Bane) Photographer : Vasupratha  Time Keeper: Terese Toss Conducted By:Vasupratha  Opening The debate began with Vasupratha tossing the coin. Zibiah’s team won the toss and chose Nikita’s team to initiate the debate. The topic discussed was “Reservation in Jobs or Education: A Boon or a Bane?” Nikita’s team spoke in favor of reservation as a boon, while Zibiah’s team argued that it is a bane. Milind opened the debate by supporting reservation in jobs. He emphasized that in a country where social hierarchy and inequality have historically existed, reservation becomes necessary to provide equal opportunities. He stated that when a nation has failed to ensure equality socially, reservation acts as a corrective mechanism. He also highlighted statistical data and factual evidence to stress the importance of giving m...

This morning, I read a news story about a man who was rejected from a nursery school teacher position not because he lacked qualifications, not because he lacked passion, but simply because he was a man. And honestly, that didn’t shock me as much as it should have. We live in a time where we talk constantly about equality, freedom of choice, and breaking stereotypes. But stories like this quietly expose the gap between what we say and what we practice. A man wanting to teach young children immediately raises eyebrows. People get uncomfortable. Questions are asked. Doubts creep in. Care, nurturing, and patience are still subconsciously labeled as “women’s traits,” and when a man embodies them, society doesn’t know where to place him. This isn’t an isolated case. Look at healthcare male nurses are still significantly fewer than female nurses. Not because men aren’t capable of care, but because society subtly (and sometimes openly) discourages them. We claim to want freedom of choice, but...

  I Don’t Know What’s Real Anymore: How AI Is Breaking Our Trust in Videos I used to watch videos and feel something. A laugh felt genuine. A tear felt honest. A moment felt alive. Now, every time a video plays on my screen, there’s a pause in my mind , a small but heavy thought: “Is this real, or is this AI?” And once that question appears, the feeling is gone. When Reality Started Slipping Away It didn’t happen overnight. At first, AI videos were impressive, even exciting. A fun filter here. A voice clone there. We laughed, we shared, we moved on. But slowly, something shifted. The videos became too perfect. The faces too smooth. The emotions too well-timed. Now, people who don’t exist speak with confidence. Emotions are generated on command. Stories are created not from lived experience, but from algorithms. And suddenly, the internet feels… hollow.  The Pain of Doubting Everything The scariest part isn’t that fake videos exist. The scariest part is that real ones don’t fee...

 A Big Shoutout to All MCCians: Your New Hangout Spot is Here! Hey MCCians! Looking for that perfect spot to relax after classes, catch up with friends, and make memories? Your search ends at "To Cafe" on East Tambaram Air Force Road. Imagine this: the sun is setting, you’re sipping a hot cup of chai, the open-air breeze brushing past, and all your worries from the day just fade away. The vibe here is calm, welcoming, and made for friends who love to laugh, talk, and just be themselves. And the food? Absolutely delicious and super affordable. We tried the grilled sandwich it’s the kind of snack that hits the spot every time. From snacks to chai to small bites, everything here feels like it’s made for us, MCCians. But the real magic starts as evening falls. Friends gather around the carrom table, which is arranged so you can stand and play cheering, teasing, and making every game unforgettable. And if someone’s a cricket fan, there’s a match on too, so no one misses out. To Ca...

My friend called me this morning. One of those slow, honest calls where the voice sounds calm but the feelings underneath aren’t. Somewhere in the middle of the conversation, she said it again how she once wanted to be a teacher, how she imagined herself inspiring students, guiding them, being that person for someone. Her parents wanted to see her as a doctor, so she did what many of us do she chose their dream over hers. Now she’s a vet. A good one. A hardworking one. But the teacher in her still aches. And I told her something I truly believe: you’re already inspiring people, even if you don’t see it. Teaching isn’t just a profession, it’s an energy. It’s the way you make people think, the way your words stay with someone after a conversation ends. You don’t need a classroom to do that. We’ve somehow been taught that to teach, you need a specific position, a board, a syllabus, a title. But that’s such a limited way of looking at it. Some of the biggest lessons we learn in life don’t ...