• As our nation gears up to celebrate another Independence Day, I find it essential to pause and reflect on what this day truly means to each one of us individually. For me, school days were marked by the annual tradition of flag hoisting followed by elaborate speeches that aimed to encapsulate the essence of patriotism.…

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  • The Guiding Light: The Profound Influence of Teachers in Nation Building In a world bustling with myriad professions, one profession stands out for its unwavering dedication to shaping lives and molding futures – that of a teacher. The impact of teachers on individuals and society as a whole is immeasurable, transcending beyond the classroom walls.…

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  • As another month almost draws to an end and we venture onto a new one, I find myself reminiscing about the month that went by.. July, especially in hill stations, is a month of mixed emotions, a bittersweet combination. Greenery is at its peak, and the horizon and scenery all mark their peak blooming season,…

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  • I am reminded of Rumi’s profound words: “Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” This timeless wisdom urges me to reflect on the changes I wish to see in modern society, which I also constantly strive to inculcate in myself. One of…

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  • Dogs or cats?

    Dogs or cats?

    As soon as I saw this prompt, I looked at my dog, who was snuggling beside me, looking at me with his wonder-filled eyes, as if he already knew I was about to write something hopelessly biased. I didn’t have to think twice.I would choose Dogs, without a moment’s hesitation. I have grown up with…

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  • An Inheritance of Leaves

    .As I immerse myself in nostalgia, I remember my childhood and find myself lying on the lawn of my house, surrounded by its softness, playing with the grass blades and tiny wildflowers. Beyond the garden lies an endless expanse of towering deodar trees, providing a majestic backdrop to this green paradise. My memories then wander…

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  • A Story About the Bloom That Waited

    The tiny seedling lay on the muddy ground, oblivious to what the future held. It was surrounded by many other seeds, and it believed that perhaps this was just the way life was, and it had to surrender to the process like the others and wait for what was next. In no time, a few…

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  • On (Un)Satisfaction

    On (Un)Satisfaction

    As I stand here, gazing at the meadow, the air faintly damp, and somewhere nearby, a narrow creek slips over stones, unbothered, unthinking. Watching it, I feel the familiar ache of wanting life to be something more, something other than what it is in this moment. We humans seem endlessly at odds with ourselves. We…

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