Stories Matter
Stories Matter
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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
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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