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Stories Matter
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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 […]
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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
Not long ago, I was sitting in a park, watching a little boy chase a butterfly. His laughter filled the air as he ran around in circles, trying his best to catch it. For him, that butterfly was pure magic. No toys, no screens, no distractions — just a moment of joy. And as I
उस शाम रिश्तेदारी की शादी में बरसों बाद मयंक मीता को देख कह उठे — “अरे मीता, इतनी बड़ी हो गई!” मीता झेंप गई। जब वह स्कूल में पढ़ती थी, तब दोनों मिले थे। उसके बाद अब वह कॉलेज में आ गई थी। दोनों की उम्र में दस वर्ष का अंतर था। मयंक इसी शहर
कहते हैं, प्रेम अंधा होता है। पर क्या सचमुच प्रेम अंधा होता है, या समाज उसे देखने से इनकार करता है? यही प्रश्न सदा से मानव हृदय को मथता रहा है। कहानी शुरू होती है आर्या से — एक सीधी-सादी, भावुक युवती, जिसे किताबों में प्रेम कविताएँ पढ़ना पसंद था। उसके लिए प्रेम कोई खेल
To cry is cowardice — that’s what the general belief is. Staying strong and being brave are associated with boldness, without shedding tears! To fall, to get bruised, to get insulted or cornered — everything is linked to getting up, dusting oneself, and moving on with head held high, but strictly without tears. Another clan
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Life is full of questions. Some are simple — “Tea or coffee?”, “Bus or cab?”, “Movie or book?” But some questions make our hearts race — “Should I take this job?”, “Do I confess my feelings?”, “Do I stay, or do I go?” Two tiny words — Yes and No — hold the power to
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Deepa, a docile teenager, was exuberant when she held the scholarship form for higher studies in her hands. She remembered vividly that her teacher had asked for parental consent and wanted her father’s signature on the dotted line. She knew she must not walk at a tardy pace as she stepped out of the matriculation
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Yes, I have made time to write a blog after a long time. In spite of a tremendous workload, I have managed to say No to some appointments and devoted some quality time for myself. It’s an act of self-love that I am showing up for. Your commitment is your path. You are a rising
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