Some people are spreading a WhatsApp forward claiming it’s Bhagat Singh’s death anniversary today. (They were actually executed on March 23 for those who eschew alternative facts.)
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And then there’s some folks spreading the rumour that today is a day for respecting one’s parents, because it’s supposedly Matri Patri pujan diwas.
And finally there are those frantically swiping right on Tinder, eager for a Mr/s Right now chalega okay?:
So, what are we actually celebrating?
For most of us, February 14 marks the middle of the month and just another work day, and if our overlords are reading this, perhaps a samosa.
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