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Posted on: 2012-07-15

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We may deny it or try to look elsewhere, but pre-marital sex is very much a part of our reality. Though it is considered taboo in our society, it is a part of our social fabric. What is your take on it? Give reasons.

Posted on: 2012-07-08

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Veganism has become trendy and is also said to be a healthier (and kinder) way of life. If you were to make a choice, would you turn vegetarian just to be fashionable? Do you think veganism really alleviates cruelty to animals? Give reasons.

Posted on: 2012-07-01

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Our weddings are extravagant affiars and we spend a fortune conducting one. Do you think it would be better to have a small wedding and give the money — that would be spent otherwise — to the bride-and-groom to spend or use as they wish? Or do you think that it is once-in-a-life thing and should be done in the grandest style possible which will ...

Posted on: 2012-06-24

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Language can both be a divide and a bridge. In a multi-lingual country like ours, it is but common to find people speaking different languages at any gathering or even workplace. And if you find another who speaks you language, it is natural that you converse in the same. However, there may be a third person who may not understand what you are talk ...

Posted on: 2008-06-17

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When it comes to applying for a job, your qualification, no matter how good it might be, is not enough. In most places, you are asked about your work experience and it is one of the important criteria. Do you think experience is really that important? Or can experience be gotten as you work? Explain

Posted on: 2008-06-10

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Growing up and becoming curious about sex is but a natural thing. But anything to do with sex is still taboo for us here. In this time of IT revolution, how should we tackle this silence? Do discussions amongst peers help? Where should the guidance be so that our youngsters are not lost and they get the right guidance and help that they need regard ...

Posted on: 2012-06-03

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Breaking up with your girlfriend or boyfriend is perhaps very difficult to deal with, but time heals everything. Nonetheless, after the break up, is it really possible to ‘just’ be friends with the same person who were once in love? Explain.

Posted on: 2012-05-27

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Some people choose to stay away from adventure, while there are others who survive on that adrenaline called adventure. Sometimes such adventures can be little frightening and people even lose their lives while attempting it. Have you ever tried or would like to try a dangerous adventure at least once in your lifetime? Why? Explain.

Posted on: 2008-05-21

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Feeling proud of what one has achieved is certainly a good thing, but being arrogant about it is not so pleasant. However, there are many who forget humility and puff up their chests even after a small success and expect others to bow down to them. How important do you think is humility in one’s life? How would you deal with such a person?

Posted on: 2012-05-12

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The bandhs and chakka-jams are back. Do you feel that calling a strike really highlights the cause for which it is called? Or do you feel such activities are more of an inconvenience for the general people who have to bear the brunt of everything in the name of this-cause and that-cause? Give reasons

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While we find people advocating equal rights for men and women, there is also demand for special treatment regarding women by providing reservations in different sectors. If we demand for equality, do you think it is necessary to provide reservations? Why?