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80s kids loved power cuts: When blackouts meant terrace games and ghost stories
Times of India
September 24, 2026
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In the 1980s, power cuts often led to evenings filled with children's games and storytelling. Families gathered around candles, creating bonds and sharing experiences during blackouts. Without television or homework, children had the chance to invent their own entertainment and connect with one anot
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