Simple samosa and chips affairs are now lavish events that cost lakhs. Once upon a time, birthday celebrations were all about new dresses, the heavenly smell of baking cake, and celebrating with friends at home and school with a plate of wafers, samosa and a pastry. Most adults today would fondly remember the special pencil they were gifted which they would dearly cherish and use throughout the school year. A string of balloons and games like passing-the-parcel were often the highlight of the day and your ‘special’ day was just yours. Fast forward to 2025, an increasing number of birthday parties have become the latest symbol of power play in a world that has been dominated by competition and peer pressure. Now birthdays are not just about how lavish the occasion is, but also about i

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