Stories Matter
Stories Matter
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 […]
Blogging Without Going Viral: Why Consistent Writing Still Matters Read More »
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
Why Handwriting Improves Memory and Focus in the Digital Age Read More »
Words are an indispensable part of any language and its literature. From the time we learn to speak, words become our world. All our thoughts and ideas are intricately woven into an amazing web of words. My blog—rather, the choice of this topic—bloomed from this seed of thought: how do I present my ideas? Should
When Words Wear Party Hats: Choosing Between Simple Language and Creative Expression Read More »
Just as human beings wear many hats in their lifetime, words too wear many hats; they explain, they deliver information, and they help put our thoughts into action. Words have the power to make things happen—the power to do more than merely convey meaning. They have the ability to help, to heal, to humiliate, to
When Words Wear Party Hats – The Joy of Playful Language and Wordplay Read More »
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 »
Let me share a secret with you. For all the fancy whiteboards that light up like flying saucers and all the digital presentations that whizz across screens — sometimes, I just want the chalk. I have been a teacher for more than twenty years now, mostly guiding the littlest ones — the K to 3
The Comforting Scratch: Why I Still Love the Chalkboard After Twenty Years Read More »
There was a time when classrooms felt alive in the simplest of ways — the faint smell of chalk dust in the air, the creak of wooden desks, and that big blackboard standing tall at the front. Everything we learned, dreamed, and feared seemed to begin there. I can still picture it clearly — the
Back to the Blackboard: Nostalgic Memories of Classroom Lessons and Chalk Dust Read More »
Oh! This word ‘Blackboard’ brings back so many memories and gives me goosebumps. As they say, once a teacher, always a teacher. A teacher in a classroom, standing before children with a blackboard and a piece of chalk, is a Guru to them. A teacher not only imparts knowledge of various subjects but also instills
Back to the Blackboard: A Teacher’s Journey Beyond the Classroom Read More »
Some victories are written on scoreboards, and some are etched deep within the nation’s heart. India’s historic win at the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 was one such moment — a triumph that went beyond cricket, beyond boundaries, and beyond every doubt that ever stood in their way. For years, the Women in Blue had