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Why should I pay to go to the Moon?

Moon, Mars, or even Ganymedesure, sign me up. But let us be real, I’d basically be a guinea pig for whichever space agency is sending me. I do not see why I should pay to go to the Moon. Guinea pigs don’t pay to have chemicals dripped into their eyes. Yet, end up strapped with tubes, poked and prodded, all for the sake of gathering data on human endurance and survival in hostile environments. Wouldn’t I be doing humanity a favor? I think that calls for compensation, not a price tag. I mean, if I’m going to volunteer to be part of an extreme experiment, the least they could do is pay me. Let me crunch the numbers on what that compensation should be and get back to you.

A list of alternative career paths

The list of alternative career paths I have considered is long. As a kid, my first ambition was to be a superhero. The only problem? I had no idea what my superpower was. Kind of a critical issue when you’re aiming to save the world.  As a young boy, I flirted with the idea of being a fighter pilot, a cricket player, or even an astronaut. But school and homework had other plans. Turns out, you need more than daydreams and a cool uniform to succeed in those fields. Then came the years where choosing a career was not just a dream anymore, it was a necessity. I went through a few phases.  For a brief time, I was in the army, then joined a hush-hush government organizationyes, really. These jobs scratched the itch to serve my country, but after that, I figured it was time to focus on my… A list of alternative career paths

Dall Khichdi

My special dish

If I had to pick one dish as my special dish, it would be khichdi. This South Asian comfort food, made from rice and lentils, is one of the first solid meals we’re introduced to as kids. Maybe that’s why, later in life, we tend to turn to it when we’re pressed for time or need something soothing during recovery from an illness. The beauty of its cooking process lies in its simplicityespecially when I’m cooking for myself, like I am right now. Here’s how I make it: I start with a glass of basmati rice and an equal amount of mixed lentils, using the same glass for both. After rinsing them thoroughly (my wife insists three washes is the magic number), I soak them for about 30 minutes. Once they’re ready, I transfer the mixture to a pressure cooker, add salt to taste, and cook it just like rice.… My special dish