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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 »
I randomly started watching Thode Door Thode Paas on Zee5 last night. No big expectations — I just needed something light. But somewhere between episode one and two, I found myself pausing, smiling, and thinking — this is so us. It’s a simple story about a family glued to their gadgets, until the father (played
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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
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Every morning, before the first rays of sunlight break through the grey sky, a quiet rhythm begins across India’s railway tracks. It’s not the sound of trains just yet—it’s the sound of footsteps, the rustle of sarees, the click of handbags, and the gentle hum of anticipation. Among the countless faces that board the early
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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
“Life, much like Halloween, is full of unexpected knocks — some bring laughter, some bring lessons. Accept both with a smile, and you’ll find sweetness in every surprise.” Every year, as October draws to a close, I see children walking down the streets dressed as fairies, wizards, and little ghosts — their laughter echoing through
Every year, as October draws to a close, homes and streets come alive with cobwebs, candles, and carved pumpkins. Children dress up as witches and wizards, teenagers become superheroes, and adults put on masks for costume parties. For one evening, everyone steps into a different character, and it feels exciting to play someone else. But
Unmasking Your True Self: The Power of Authenticity Beyond the Costume Read More »
रमा जहाँ भी जाती, उसे लगता कोई उसके आस-पास है। शुरू-शुरू में तो वह डर जाती थी, मगर धीरे-धीरे वह अभ्यस्त हो गई। उसे लगता तो था कि कोई आस-पास है, मगर उसने आज तक उसे देखा नहीं था।बस किसी के होने का एहसास होता था। कई बार उसे यह खुद का वहम लगता, या
The three-letter word YES and the two-letter word NO are very crucial in our lives. These words, though minimal, help us in enormous ways. They make our choices easier and more accurate. For example, when asked to reply in Yes or No whether we are happy, we have to sum up all the varying degrees