I woke up

A heartfelt poem about hidden pain, family expectations, emotional neglect, and resilience. “I Woke Up” explores the contrast between dreams of love and the reality of everyday struggles.

By Aditi Rai | June 9, 2026

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Read the poignant short story of Bob, a ranch-born calf whose innocent bond with a young boy is shattered by the harsh realities of ranch life. A powerful tale about freedom, exploitation, and the emotional cost of being born into a world controlled by humans.

Little Bob: A Heartbreaking Short Story of Freedom, Friendship, and Fate on the Ranch

Fiction • Nov 19

A reflective review of Sangita Ghodake’s The Grammar of Hunger, exploring themes of human desire, identity, relationships, and spiritual longing through diverse short stories.

The Grammar of Hunger Book Review: Exploring Human Desire, Identity & Spiritual Longing

Reviews • Apr 05

Thought of the Day

“When Jumman went to perform Hajj, he handed over his house to Alagu. When Algu used to go out, he used to handover his house to Jumman. He had neither food and behavior nor religion, only ideas of both were matching. This is also the key to friendship – Five Gods”

From the dispatch: Munshi Premchand: “Beauty does not need ornaments” by Lukesh Umak

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view of a waterfront: As Haridwar struggles with the environmental cost of mass devotion, this reflection explores whether sacred rituals and sustainability can coexist—and how mindful faith could help restore the purity of the Ganges.

Offerings & Overflow: Can Faith and Sustainability Flow Together?★

As Haridwar struggles with the environmental cost of mass devotion, this reflection explores whether sacred rituals and sustainability can coexist—and how mindful…