โIn the middle of every difficulty lies opportunityโโ 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 …
A Debt I Can Never Repay: A Tribute To The Indian Army
There is someone looking out for you,Someone who would lay down his life for you.And he wonโt even ask whyโHeโll 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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13 Days To Bloom
Preeti had taken up gardening during the early days of the pandemicโa 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 by Nick Hornby
'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 otherโs 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 charactersโWill Freeman, a …
My Nocturnal Escape
I love the deeper and darker hours of the night. When the world is at rest and silence wraps around everything. Once the dayโs chores are done, I often pause outside my room, watching my family sleep peacefully under the soft, golden glow of the lamp. Thereโs a quiet comfort in knowing that theyโre at …
Dare To Love?
I couldnโt 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, …
Beneath The Banter
The silence in the conference room was thick, and the tension almost tangible. Sahil cleared his throat, drawing all eyes to him. โYou know whatโs worse than waiting for coffee from the machine?โ he asked, looking around. A few heads tilted in curiosity. โWaiting for a reply to an email marked urgent, only to get …
Part 26: Zeal for Their Bond
Kasturiโs heart raced as she listened to Shanaya. โM. Rayโs book launch is at 2 PM, the day after tomorrow, at Connaught Place. Itโs a public event, and sheโll be discussing her latest novel, Kassyโs Tale,โ Shanaya informed her. โThank you so much,โ Kasturi replied, her voice trembling. Later that evening, Kasturi placed another call, …
Part 24: Xploring For Meena
The sun was just beginning to rise, casting a golden glow over the city she once called home. Her heart raced as she climbed into a taxi, giving the driver the familiar instructions: "Khurda, near the old municipal park." The drive was a journey through time. The bustling roads and modern buildings felt alien to …
Part 23: Welcome Back, Kasturi
Later in the evening, Kasturi sat by the window, staring out at the sprawling cityscape. The warm glow of the evening sun bathed the room, but she felt no warmthโonly the weight of a dilemma that had been gnawing at her ever since her boss had suggested the trip to Delhi. "Relive the past?" she …

