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Movie in Review: Uri, The Surgical Strike
Movies come and go, but only a few can mark their presence on the movie-goer’s timeline. Uri: The Surgical Strike marks its presence in the same way. The movie strikes the right message at the right time, and with surgical precision—for the pun’s sake. The patriot within me wants to rate it a complete 5 Continue reading
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The Soul Purpose
Brought to thee The stories that have Countless stories within, the Self knows. Who knows what’s more? Smelt the magic of the rains— The petrichor. Though, Drenched, lost, drowned is My conscious, helpless Self, to the core. The evening strands of gleaming light— Your fragrance it is, or am I Afloat the love unbound? Don’t… Continue reading
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Harvest
When the scorching gusts of heat Fade the tears in your eye, Recite the songs of the Spring, Believe that seasons change, ask not why. When circumstances are bleak, Your bivouac is left far behind, Choose what you must— That let me not remind. When without the trails Should You journey barefoot, Seek sojourns within… Continue reading
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Speaking with Kids in English? Here’s Why I Don’t.
It is time we see that our kids are kids, and not report cards. Let them learn to respect themselves. Help them preserve their core. Etiquette and skills can (and will) follow. Continue reading
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Between Then and Now
Then, I loved brushing my father’s thick facial hair, Which, I was pranked belonging to my grandfather And which my father had stuck on his face. Now, a part of my daily schedule Is my own beard that equally isn’t few! Then, the miniature me, for whom, Everything looked big and formidable. Now, I laugh Continue reading
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She’s that Inspiration
It is easier to decide on your inspiration than to become like one. Still, here’s my inspiration… Continue reading
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What Writing Means to Me
Writing is that folklore that records, refers, and rekindles life. It is that act of play where you are both the actor and the audience. Continue reading
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On Writing
I must ask questions. Seek answers. Rediscover. Continue reading
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What a (Father’s) Day
As far as my memory goes back in time, I don’t recall participating in any such event with my father. This event was special for me for that reason, too. I can’t thank Spruha enough for this. But, I can express this by showering her with my already limitless love. Continue reading
The Wordsmith 