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“Despite being flawed, we succeed because of our inner drive…!”
Do you trust your instincts? Mahatma Gandhi once said, “I look only at the good qualities in people. Being imperfect myself, I have no intention of delving into others’ flaws.” This perspective aligns with the idea that although everyone has flaws, a person who refrains from focusing on others’ shortcomings and instead channels their inner…
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“I am April’s… April is mine!”
Some people love the monsoon, while others prefer winter, but for me, the summer—especially the month of April—holds a special place in my heart. After all, it’s the month I was born. Globally, April 1 is celebrated as April Fools’ Day, a day of fun and harmless pranks. My mother used to jokingly say, “God…
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“The Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Lake, formed thousands of years ago by a meteorite impact…!”
What is your favorite place to go in your city? Solapur, my city in Maharashtra, India, is not just historical but also an ancient city rich in spirituality, relics, and historical references. Along with many historic structures and temples in the old city, the Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Lake, formed by a meteorite impact, has become…
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“A sensitive person who has dedicated his life to the art of writing…!”
What’s the first impression you want to give people? “Elders have always told us that ‘Your first impression should also be your last impression.’ They share this as words of wisdom from their experience, and though we may not fully grasp its depth, we constantly strive to follow it. We often interpret the word ‘impression’…
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“A Japanese family celebrating their Indian friend’s birthday…!”
Japan, when compared to India, is a much more advanced country. It is a self-reliant nation in science and technology. Although India has now become the fourth country to join the ranks, there is still a lot we can learn from the Japanese. The Japanese are known to be “workaholics.” However, they are just as…
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“Reading history books provides knowledge of our past richness and bravery…!”
What book are you reading right now? It is often said that a generation unaware of its past is bound to grope in the darkness when it comes to its future. In other words, if you know nothing about the richness and bravery of your ancestors, it implies that you are unaware of your past.…
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“The most beautiful country in the world is my India…!”
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? When Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian astronaut to reach space, made contact from space, the then Prime Minister of India, the late Mrs. Indira Gandhi, asked him a question, “How does India look to you from space?” To this, Rakesh Sharma replied, “India…
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“I put the coins I find on the road into the temple donation box..!”
What’s the coolest thing you’ve ever found (and kept)? As a child, I used to feel immense joy whenever I found money while walking on the road. So many people walk along the road, but why would those coins catch only my eye? I believed that God must have sent them for me to enjoy…
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“Does the question ‘What are you currently doing?’ irritate you?”
When we step out of the house or meet an unfamiliar person for some work, the first question they usually ask is, “What are you currently doing?” If we start counting how many times this question is asked in a day, we might forget what we are actually doing. We tend to feel that this…
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“I usually avoid insisting on eating at a hotel…!”
What part of your routine do you always try to skip if you can? If your profession or job requires constant interaction with people, almost everyone you meet insists on hosting or entertaining you. In such cases, it may seem impolite to refuse their hospitality, and out of courtesy, we often give in to their…
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