The Hindu satire finds fun in forgiveness

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The Hindu has published a satirical column titled 'Forgiving is such fun' by its Social Affairs Editor, imagining scenarios where the author forgives people for wrongs he himself committed. The piece humorously references a viral reel of a leader forgiving thousands, then recounts fictional incidents from school, college, corporate life, and friendship.

In the satire, the author forgives a classmate he falsely accused, an elderly couple he nearly crashed into while learning to ride, colleagues he wrongly fired, and a friend he cheated at chess. The column was published on August 14, 2026, and carries a disclaimer that it is satire.