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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, …
How are you breathing at this very moment? Breathing is the most fundamental activity that keeps us alive, yet we often overlook it. Even as you are reading this, your body is breathing and carrying out the process of respiration without your conscious effort. So, take a moment to observe your breath right now. We …
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Days at the Morisaki Bookshop intrigued me the moment I saw its cover. a beautiful design that any bibliophile would instantly fall in love with. The thought of a cosy bookshop nestled in Jimbocho, Tokyo’s famous book district, felt like a dream. But for Takako, the protagonist, it was far from heaven, at least in …
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Summer holidays are a wonderful opportunity to explore, unlearn, and relearn. Even before summer fully arrived, the heat was already oppressive. So, I decided to take a brief escape from the monotony of daily life and the relentless heat before our schedule got too packed. We reached out to two of our friends, and after …
The silence in the conference room was thick, and the tension almost tangible. Sahil cleared his throat, drawing all eyes to him. “You know what’s worse than waiting for coffee from the machine?” he asked, looking around. A few heads tilted in curiosity. “Waiting for a reply to an email marked urgent, only to get …
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