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To begin with, I absolutely loved the vibrant cover of For the Love of Apricots. It instantly evokes nostalgia: summer holidays, jars of homemade jam, and the tangy aroma of pickles. Coming to the story, be prepared to lose yourself in the misty orchards of Mukteshwar, the warmth of its people, and a gentle, heartwarming …
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I had just started reading the book Laxmi Panda when my phone buzzed with the weekly email notification from Blogchatter. The theme for the weekly Blogchatter Bloghop was Happy Independence Day. My mind was already unsettled, and perhaps that’s why I began thinking about the topic more deeply than usual. Normally, I would write happy, …
After reading 'Days at the Morisaki Bookshop,' I was curious to know more about the characters' lives and what the sequel could possibly hold. So, I picked up 'More Days at the Morisaki Bookshop'. Well, I admit, reading the sequel felt like returning home, like a continuation of a life I had briefly stopped and …
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“In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity”– Albert Einstein Is there really an opportunity hidden in every difficulty, or is that just wishful thinking?? Honestly, it depends on how you see the world. If you're an optimistic person, your mind is wired to find a silver lining, even in the darkest clouds. When you …
There is someone looking out for you,Someone who would lay down his life for you.And he won’t even ask why—He’ll bear it all with a quiet smile.I may salute, I may write a few lines,But how do I repay such lifelines?His courage is calm, his silence loud,His wounds wrapped in a tricolor shroud.No matter what …
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Preeti had taken up gardening during the early days of the pandemic—a quiet hobby that slowly became a deep passion. Nurturing plants brought her peace amid the growing uncertainty, a sense of control, and something beautiful to care for. Everyone was either baking, binge-watching, or having existential crises. Preeti was taking care of these little …
'About a Boy' is a witty and quietly emotional novel by Nick Hornby. It explores unlikely friendships, personal growth, and the subtle ways we change each other’s lives. I picked this book for the #Readingwithmuffy June prompt: A book with a strong father figure. At the centre of the story are two characters—Will Freeman, a …
I love the deeper and darker hours of the night. When the world is at rest and silence wraps around everything. Once the day’s chores are done, I often pause outside my room, watching my family sleep peacefully under the soft, golden glow of the lamp. There’s a quiet comfort in knowing that they’re at …
My Yoga teacher, Poonam Sevta ma'am, conducted an AMA (Ask Me Anything) on Instagram recently. One question really got me thinking, and the best part is that her answer left no space for doubt. Q: How to control negative emotions? A: Don’t control, embrace them. We are humans, so we need to feel and embrace …
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I couldn’t stop thinking about him. We were miles apart, Yet his presence enveloped me. Like the waves of the endless sea The invisible thread connecting our hearts felt tight Fragile as gossamer, strong as destiny Does he sense it too? Or is it just what I feel? I love him with all my heart, …
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