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“Peace cannot be maintained by force…!”
Albert Einstein, a German-born Jewish physicist and Nobel Prize laureate, is widely recognized as one of the greatest scientists of all time for his theory of relativity in physics. However, his thoughts on establishing peace, presented against the backdrop of World War II, are equally timeless and relevant. Einstein famously stated, “Peace cannot be kept…
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“How can something that is not easily gained through struggle be obtained as an opportunity?”
If you could be someone else for a day, who would you be, and why? In 2001, a Bollywood Hindi film titled Nayak: The Real Hero, starring Anil Kapoor in the lead role, was released. The movie’s plot revolves around him getting an opportunity to become the Chief Minister for a day. Within that single…
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“If you let go of the greed for more than what is needed, you attain peace of mind…!”
Four years ago, in my own city, I came across a news report about a deeply unsettling incident. The COVID wave had not yet subsided. During the lockdown, the number of beggars who had set up their makeshift homes on the footpaths had suddenly decreased. However, in some places, a few beggars remained, ignoring all…
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“First Attempt: The Sky Lantern Made with My Own Hands…!”
Describe the most ambitious DIY project you’ve ever taken on. The Daily Prompt asked, “What is the most ambitious project you have undertaken so far without anyone’s guidance?” Moreover, it also asked for a description of that project. Fortunately, I found some photos in my mobile photo album (luckily, I hadn’t deleted them). During the…
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“The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts…!”
Your life is shaped by your thoughts. If your thoughts are positive, optimistic, and inspiring, your life will be filled with happiness. On the other hand, negative, pessimistic, or hateful thoughts affect your happiness and make life seem difficult. Therefore, the quality of your thoughts determines the overall quality of your life. Every day, thousands…
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“Doing anything slowly does not mean laziness…!”
Since my son, Soham, works in Japan, he often shares various aspects of Japanese culture with us over the phone. He provides insights into the fundamental similarities and differences between the mindset of Indian and Japanese people. Japanese people tend to approach any action with deep thought and careful consideration. In today’s fast-paced world, most…
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“If I get the opportunity, I will ban the word ‘impossible’ itself…!”
If you could permanently ban a word from general usage, which one would it be? Why? Today’s daily prompt has given a topic that seems almost impossible: “If you could permanently ban a word, which one would it be and why?” This means putting into words a thought that has been lingering in my mind.…
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“Struggle, Duration, and Conclusion: Everyone’s Unique Story…!”
Struggle is inevitable in every person’s life. It can take various forms—physical, mental, financial, social, or familial. Many people shape their lives through different kinds of struggles. For some, the struggle begins in childhood, while others face major challenges in their youth. Some encounter hardships in their later years. Although the nature of struggles may…
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“Your companions are the ones who decide that your habit is bad…!”
Habits always provide temporary pleasure and satisfaction, whether they are good or bad. But what exactly are bad habits? Simply put, if something you do causes inconvenience to others, yet you continue to do it repeatedly, it is called a “bad habit.” This is a straightforward definition we can use. Everyone has some bad habits…
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“The Biggest Challenge at the Stage of Retirement: What Next?”
What is the biggest challenge you will face in the next six months? Retirement is an important milestone in life. In the next six months, I will be officially considered retired from the field of journalism in which I have been working. This change is not just financial or social but also has a significant…
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