Stories You'll Find Nowhere Else
The other day a friend of mine asked me why I write. Torn between many responses, I asked her a question after some time, "Why do you love trekking?" Almost instantly, with a seemingly rehearsed tone, she told me how much she loves to visit new places, and at the end of the day, how... Continue Reading →
Depression is Incurable The first thing that goes through a patient's mind when he gets diagnosed with a psychological ailment is that he will never be healthy again. As no end to the tunnel of darkness is visible, people dive deeper into their own despair with no hope of ever coming out. However, I want... Continue Reading →
Stop Judging The first thing you need to do is stop judging a depressed person, and stop coaching them how positive thinking and going out can cure them. This point is actually more about you and less about them. See, Depression is a disease where you need to patiently listen to the patient and understand... Continue Reading →
Let's imagine a scenario. A bloody war is being fought between two formidable armies. The canvas of mud is crimson with blood, and hacked body parts are visible as far as the vision goes. After a few hours and hordes of people meeting their maker, one of the kings falls, and the other one is... Continue Reading →
I have no idea. I honestly don't. Let me clarify. When a person has a fever or a cold, he has a clear set of symptoms which either he or the people around him can diagnose accurately. After that, he can use some over-the-counter medicine or consult a physician to get better. The vital difference... Continue Reading →
For those of you not familiar with the concept of a kingmaker, let me explain in simple language. A kingmaker is a person who makes the king in every meaning of the word 'make'. A king might seem like a singular entity, in whose hands lies the sole decision-making power of the kingdom. However, behind... Continue Reading →
It is said that stories are truer than the truth for they are manifestations of the dreams that even reality can't dare to fathom. The tales of a God lost in the wilderness finding his beloved, an illiterate girl growing up to be the goddess of knowledge, or a dacoit transforming himself into a sage.... Continue Reading →
Ever been heartbroken? Ever have a feeling like nobody in the world understands you? Ever think that living by yourself and being judged by everyone is the best you can in life? Ever feel the whole world is conspiring against you? Well, multiply that feeling by a thousand, and you might touch what a transgender... Continue Reading →
I came across this viral video the other day. Yeah, I'm a little slow in noticing viral trends. So in the video, a middle-aged woman was being filmed, and it seemed like she was being harassed by a pack of three girls who were urging her to repeat some statement she made earlier. It turns... Continue Reading →
It’s the 21st century; the age of information, the era of technology, and the time of the youth. Social media is on the rise, and actual human interaction is considered overrated and a waste of time. Today a person is judged not by his character or integrity but by the number of likes he has... Continue Reading →
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