Stories Matter
Stories Matter
When we hear the word martyr in India, our minds often travel back to the freedom struggle. We think of brave men and women who walked into lathis, bullets, prison cells, and gallows so the nation could breathe in freedom. Their sacrifice is unquestionable, eternal, and deeply respected. But as India moves forward in time, […]
What Does It Mean to Be a Martyr in Modern India? Read More »
Being a republic is often celebrated with grandeur — parades, flags, speeches, and patriotic songs. Yet once the confetti settles and the television is switched off, the idea of a republic quietly slips into something far more intimate and real. It lives not on Rajpath alone, but in our homes, classrooms, streets, workplaces, and the
In today’s digital world, success is often measured by numbers. Likes, shares, views, and followers seem to decide the worth of a piece of writing. When a blog does not go viral, it is easy to feel that it has failed. But the truth is much simpler and much kinder: blogging without going viral is
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There was a time when life didn’t buzz every few seconds. A time when happiness wasn’t measured in likes, filters, or followers. The 90s were not perfect, but they were pure — simple days stitched together with little joys that felt big at heart. Reliving the 90s is like opening an old cupboard and finding
We live in a time where speed is celebrated. Messages are typed in seconds, notes are stored in apps, and reminders pop up before we even have to remember them. Somewhere along the way, the simple act of writing by hand has quietly stepped into the background. Yet, whenever the mind feels overwhelmed or information
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A kite might look like just a piece of paper dancing in the sky, but if you stand still long enough and really watch it, you begin to realise it has a lot to teach us. I once flew a kite on a breezy afternoon, struggling at first to lift it off the ground. It
What a Kite Taught Me About Freedom, Faith, and Letting Go Read More »
Feeling at ease in your own skin is one of the quietest yet most powerful forms of happiness. It isn’t loud, it doesn’t demand attention, and it certainly doesn’t depend on anyone else’s approval. It grows slowly, almost gently, through a set of habits that shape how you treat yourself. When people talk about confidence,
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If you have ever sat down to write a story and stared at the blank page wondering where on earth to begin, you are not alone. Most writers love the idea of writing, but the moment they actually start, the plot comes rushing in from ten directions, characters start arguing in their heads, and the
THE SNOWFLAKE METHOD: A BEAUTIFULLY SIMPLE WAY TO BUILD A STORY Read More »
Teaching has always been called a noble profession. We grew up believing that teachers shape the future, that they are torchbearers of knowledge, patience, and wisdom. But in today’s India, a painful truth sits quietly beneath that halo — our teachers are breaking. Not because they lack love or passion for what they do, but
Teacher Burnout in India: The Growing Mental Health Crisis in Classrooms Read More »
They say mothers are their children’s first teachers. But sometimes, it’s the other way around. My son, though just sixteen, has been one of my life’s greatest teachers — the one who taught me what true gentleness really means. He isn’t a man yet, but there’s something about him that carries the calmness and wisdom