

manu arya
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@manuarya1111
On a study break at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Formerly Senior Advisor- Culture & Public Diplomacy at Norwegian Embassy, New Delhi.








Generation Z is often dismissed as lazy, entitled, unambitious. But perhaps their behaviour is a revolt against a culture that turns every moment into labour and all of life into a performance. Read more The ‘do nothing’ generation mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/others/sunday-…

In a live experiment, to prove a point to me, A friend of mine, a print model and an actor, went to a perfume outlet in Emporio mall in Vasant Kunj in an oversized salwar kurta. The staff looked down upon her and didn’t even let her sample the perfumes. Same day she visited RADO in Ambience Mall Gurgaon asking about a particular watch for her dad. They said it’s not available. The next day she wore a Gucci dress with Bling Michael Kors glasses and fiery red Jimmy Choo’s & a LV handbag to both the outlets. At emporio, the perfume shop staff gifted her a sample bottle and at RADO the same watch became available and was shown. This is what Delhi is, she said.



Smoking in India has quietly declined over the last 25 years. More than 50% overall drop. India has many health challenges but this is one example where long term pressure, policy & culture change worked.

According to a Class 8 student from Modern Public School, "Most of us don’t know what clean air feels like, and we cannot relate to the stories of clean air told by our teachers." #AirPollution #OnAirWebzine #AGenerationUnderSeige #AirQuality

People who grew up without smartphones. What did you do when you were bored?!

Which Version Do You Like The MOST ?