Essays & Short Stories

Sometimes when things don’t go as planned, can be a blessing in disguise. Amrita Paul, a Human Rights Advocate & a Senior Programme Officer, narrates one such incident how a set back actually proved to be a blessing and made her more grateful in life.

Amrita Paul narrates a heartwarming Sunday afternoon in Bangalore. It isn’t just a mundane Sunday after-all, it is the beginning of a life long bond of companionship fragrant with love.

Do introverts need a friend? Of course, as long as they’re at the same wavelength. Kavya Mehta writes a delightful short story of Astoria Allan an introverted girl finding a friend and learning valuable lessons on friendship.

The pandemic made many of us realise that we’re surrounded by hidden gems, and all we had to do was open our mind and heart to new possibilities. Anusmita Dutta shares five best discoveries be it books, eating joints, self care hubs to green open spaces in her city, that she is so thankful for as they create a sense of balance and happiness in her life. So the next time you get a moment to yourself, look around for some hidden gems and savour the moment.

We’re turning 10 next month. Come celebrate with us. Take part in our 10th Birthday Contest and win some exciting prizes.

Kavya Mehta pays a visit to her neighbourhood bookstore to just explore how life goes by amongst people who love reading. Here’s what she encountered. A bookstore is more than just a place where you come to read, its a place you go to relax, heal and be yourself!

Amrita Paul shares a bird’s eye view of Chennai, that is home for now. While the city has just weathered Cyclone Nivar, it was gearing up for another. Amidst the chaos, Amrita pens down some pensive thoughts of what the city has in store with its sun rises, winds, birds and all other things.

At the age of 16, Grace gave up everything for her one and only true love – dancing. While she’s prepared for her audition, she’s nervous as hell. Do you think she will make it through that will change her life forever? Read this beautiful short story of following one’s dreams by 11-year-old ace storyteller Niharika Bisht from Doha.

Sruthi R, takes a walk on 8th Cross Vyalikaval, Malleshwaram, Bangalore and observes the humdrum of daily life on a lazy Sunday evening. She shares some remarkable lessons of life that she learned from the vendors as she takes a stroll at this popular street shopping destination in her city.

This lockdown gave everyone a new perspective on life. Hopefully, we have stopped taking even the smallest things for granted. Dr Praba, an Associate Professor from Ramanagara, spends a few moments observing her garden and shares some truly wonderful moments that’s worth reading. It’s a hint for each one of us to take a pause, listen, breathe and be mindfully at peace with ourselves and nature.