In North India, where I grew up, the day belonged to tea. Tea was everywhere — at railway platforms, at roadside dhabas, and simmering endlessly in kitchen kettles. Chai was comfort, convenience, and community. Coffee, on the other hand, was a stranger — a luxury that appeared rarely, almost ceremoniously. At home, coffee was not…
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I Didn’t Outgrow the Dream, I Tailored It
I Didn’t Outgrow the Dream, I Tailored It Dreams are rarely abandoned. They don’t wither away; they evolve. Sometimes they wait patiently in the wings until life calls them back onto the stage. I didn’t outgrow my dream—I tailored it, again and again, each time to fit the season of my life. My story begins…
What Happens When Technology Stops Forever? A Dystopian Story
I once dreamt of a town where every machine fell silent—phones, cars, even clocks. What unfolded there still lingers with me, a reminder of how deeply technology shapes our lives…… #ReadMore The Town Where Machines Went Silent It is not marked on any map. Travellers stumble upon it only when their devices die in unison—phones,…
Things I’ve Kept Forever: A Personal Ode to World Environment Day
World Environment Day reminds us to reduce, reuse, and recycle every year. But for me, it’s more than just a slogan—it’s a quiet practice of love, memory, and sustainability. Looking around my home, I realise that my contribution to the planet hasn’t always been loud or revolutionary. Instead, it has been layered into everyday life…
Summer Vacations – Cherished Memories!
When I think of summer vacations, my mind instantly travels back to those golden days of childhood—days spent at my dadi or nani’s house, surrounded by laughter, love, and the comforting aroma of home-cooked meals. For many of us, summer vacations with grandparents are not just a tradition, but a treasure trove of memories that…
One World, Many Laughs: My Take on British and Desi Humour this May
They say laughter is the best medicine—and I couldn’t agree more! The World Laughter Day (May 4) celebrates the quirks, the giggles, the belly laughs, and the subtle smirks that connect us, even across cultures. Did you know? World Laughter Day is celebrated on May 4th every year. But why stop at just one day? I’ve…
Proud Indian: More Than Just a Feeling, It’s in Our Blood
There’s a strange tug in the heart when we hear the national anthem. A sudden stillness. A lump in the throat. Goosebumps. That’s not patriotism on display. That’s something deeper. That’s identity. That’s soul. That’s what it means to be a Proud Indian. Let’s take a journey through the soul of India! The Soldier Who…
Lo! A New Dawn Beckons: The Creator’s Whimsical World of 2025
Lo and behold! The world has met its calamitous end, volcanoes erupted with gusto, oceans forgot their boundaries, and social media imploded under the weight of too many influencers. From this rubble of chaos, I, your humble Creator, rise like a phoenix armed with dreams, hope, and perhaps a chai ka cup to sip as…
A World of Silence: Apurva’s Story
Apurva sat by the window, his fingers tracing invisible patterns on the frosted glass. Outside, the world seemed alive with chatter — the rustling leaves, the distant hum of traffic, the occasional burst of laughter from children playing in the street. Inside, silence enveloped him, an immutable companion. He was deaf and mute, living in…
The road Trip That Taught Me the Art of Travel
When RB and I set out on our 6500 km road trip from Ahmedabad to Kanyakumari, we thought we had everything figured out. A car bed for camping? Check. A fully equipped cooking setup? Check. A sense of adventure? Double check. But as it turns out, road trips have their plans and don’t care about…