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Dizzy Roads: My experience through the daze of getting a Driving Licence

 I shouldn't have written anything about this experience. In a way, this could also be an exposure of my luck and stupidity. But the way I struggled to get a Driving License is really worth writing about. I drive well in city or other places but when it comes to DL test.... So people share their experiences when the best happens to them or the worst happens or something unexpected happens. And the unexpected happens to me in an area you don't know about,this is my experience in getting a driving license. Usually, before getting a driving license, you have to pass a test which is called learning license. There are two ways to give the learning license test, through online Aadhaar authentication and by visiting the RTO. So I chose online mode.. and gave the exam. So the rule of online test is that you have to sit in front of the camera and give the test. I was not so familiar with those questions so I asked my friends to help me with difficult questions. So out of 15 MCQs you ha...

HPD & Social Media: Case Study of an Emerging Mental Disorder

  Introduction Histrionic Personality Disorder (HPD) is a complex and relatively uncommon mental health condition characterized by comprehensive patterns of excessive attention-seeking, emotional expression, and a need for constant validation.  Individuals with HPD often exhibit dramatic and flamboyant behaviour, seeking to be the centre of attention in social settings. They may engage in seductive or provocative behaviour to maintain this focus on themselves. People with HPD tend to be highly emotional, with rapidly shifting moods and intense but shallow interpersonal relationships. They may be easily influenced by others and often have difficulty maintaining long-term, genuine connections. Their self-esteem is often fragile, relying heavily on external approval and praise. While the exact cause of HPD is not fully understood, a combination of genetic, environmental, and psychological factors likely contributes to its development. Diagnosis and treatment typically involve ps...

Elder son of a Middle-class family

As a middle-class elder son , i stand strong and true, in   the heart of the middle-class, where dreams often brew . With responsibilities on my shoulders, i carry the weight, navigating life's challenges, early and late. I've learned the value of hard work and sweat, from my parents' teachings, i'll never forget. In this middle-class world, i've found my place,with dignity and grace, i embrace the race. With dreams that shimmer like stars above,i reach for the sky with hope and love. As a middle-class elder son, i strive to be a symbol of strength, for all to see. Through thick and thin, i'll stand tall,facing life's hurdles, I won't fall. For in the middle class, i've proudly grown, a middle-class elder son, I've surely known. -Yes i am the middle-class's elder son, under the sun. Thank you for reading.. ~Sugyan Nanda Post graduate student of Political Science Rajendra University, Balangir