20 Years Later, New Delhi, 1991 “To be or not to be… That is indeed the question,” Meena said, walking slowly across the wooden floor of the lecture hall, her voice soft yet deliberate. “But what if the question isn’t about existence, but about choice? What if Hamlet wasn’t deciding whether to live or die, …
Part 19: Shifting Apart
Time has its own way of moving on — quietly, unapologetically, and without asking for permission. The letters still came, at first. Folded in familiar handwriting, carrying the weight of memories, each one a little bridge across continents. But then… life began to stretch those bridges. A day passed without a letter. Then a week. …
Part 18: Reaching Across Oceans
"Meena,I miss you. Every single day.America is… different. Big cars, big houses, big everything. But it’s not home. Not like our small gali, not like our rooftop where we watched kites fly.I thought of writing to you sooner, but it was really difficult settling in and I felt lost in a new land.Are you?Please write …
Part 17: Quiet Aftermath
It was early morning when someone banged on the gates of the DM’s bungalow. The sound echoed through the quiet, tense air, jolting everyone awake. A guard rushed to open it, hand on his rifle, eyes wary. “It’s over,” the man at the gate said, breathless. His clothes were covered in dust, his face smeared …
Part 8: Heartstrings and Horizons
It had been a week since the Tripathis had made their decision: they would move to the U.S once Kasturi's school session ended. Mr. Tripathi’s excitement was palpable—his brother had everything arranged, and this felt like the break he had been waiting for. Kasturi’s mother had begun making lists of what to pack and what …
The Song Of our Bond- Part 1: A Tale of Two Worlds
The story dates back to 1970, when India was a strange mix of unity and division. The rich diversity of cultures and languages made the country so unique. But on the other hand, there were these silent but strong walls between different communities. One of those divides was between Bengalis and Oriyas. Now, to outsiders, …
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Blogchatter’s AtoZ 2025 Theme Reveal: The Song Of Our Bond
Coming up with a theme for the A-to-Z challenge is no easy feat. After missing the campaign last year, I was determined to approach it differently this time, armed with all the tools I’d need to succeed. I began preparing as early as February, but chaos soon took over—total chaos. Ideas flooded my mind: Should …
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Revisiting My School: A Journey Through Time
"Pinki, time’s up. Hand over the paper," my class teacher, Miss Sulagna’s voice filled the classroom as the bell echoed in the background. I looked at my answer sheet, and the numbers seemed to vanish, leaving it completely blank in a blink. “Miss, please, just five more minutes. I’ll fail!” I pleaded, my voice choked …
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Unconditional Love: Exists or Not???
Unconditional love, is it a myth or does it really exist? Join me on this journey to explore the depths of this elusive emotion that has left humans baffled for centuries. Let's get one thing straight, unconditional love is pure and selfless. It is the kind of love that has no strings attached, no expectations, …

