I am seventy-one now. At this age, many memories slip away quietly. Names fade. Faces blur. But a few memories stay alive, glowing softly deep inside. One such memory is of my old school teacher, Vilasini Teacher of Vyazhapuram. Even today, when I hear the long whistle of a train at night or see a […]
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Last month, I went to the beautiful Thekkady with my wife and my grandchildren.The place looked like a dream.Tall green trees, cool breeze, elephants walking far away, birds singing everywhere.My grandchildren kept shouting, “Appoopp, look there! Look here!”I was tired, but happy. After lunch, we were walking through the Thekkady market road.Suddenly, something happened—so suddenly
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I am an old man now.But some memories stay fresh in the heart, no matter how many years pass.Today, after hearing the sad news of my dear Nirmalechi’s passing, a memory from more than sixty years ago came back to me with surprising clarity. I must have been eleven or twelve then.Our old house in
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In my long years of work, I have seen many people, many situations. Some memories stay with us, not because they are big, but because they touch our heart. Let me tell you about a colleague of mine. His name was Raghavan.He was a simple man from a small village. Very honest. Very sincere in
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As we age gracefully, certain aspects of life are best kept private to protect our dignity, peace, and personal space. This article explores nine important things seniors should never share, ensuring a life of wisdom, respect, and inner tranquility.
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In a small, cluttered room, Kavya, a quiet young woman burdened by an unseen past, stitches golden embroidery while Amrita, a medical student, studies tirelessly for her future. Their lives intertwine in silent understanding—until the day Amrita realizes that their paths were never meant to remain the same.
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Anthony Burgess was told he had only one year to live, but instead of giving up, he sat down at his typewriter and started writing. By the end of the year, he had finished five novels—and to everyone’s surprise, he outlived his diagnosis and became one of the most prolific writers of his time
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“As the city outside sparkled with Diwali lights, Ramesh sat in his dim office, staring at the lifeless cockroach on his desk—both trapped in a world they never chose. But unlike the cockroach, he realized, he still had a choice—to remain stuck or to step into the light and chase something more.”
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The overgrown tombstone of the forgotten poet stood in silence, as a grieving man knelt before it, while a sorrowful woman and her daughter placed a single wildflower—a quiet tribute to a name time refused to remember.
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Ivan Dmitritch Tchervyakov’s small, accidental sneeze spiraled into an unbearable weight of guilt, haunting him beyond reason. His desperate need for forgiveness from General Brizzhalov became a tragic struggle, revealing how overthinking can turn the tiniest mistakes into life-altering burdens.
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