Published inILLUMINATION·Nov 16Member-onlyIt’s My Birthday TodayHere’s how I am celebrating it and why — It’s my birthday today, or at least it is as I write this. The reason I’m penning down these thoughts is simple — I have the luxury of some time today and a few thoughts I’ve been meaning to share. As a kid, I was always enthusiastic about my birthday…Birthday2 min readBirthday2 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Nov 15Member-onlyExploring the Vibrant Colors of Bohra Havelis in SidhpurA must-visit during your trip to Ahmedabad — Situated just over 100 kilometers from Ahmedabad in the Patan district, the small town of Sidhpur caught my attention during my 10-day stay in Ahmedabad. While I hadn’t extensively researched the place, the vibrant descriptions I stumbled upon convinced me that a visit was a must. I encourage you also…Travel4 min readTravel4 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Oct 14Member-onlyLooking for Someone to Do Free Work?Hire an intern! — Lately, I’ve come across numerous internship opportunities where the employer openly requests 8–9 hours of free work without hesitation. It’s truly frustrating, especially when these openings involve tasks like creating content, handling social media, or assisting in events (I feel it personally since I’m already engaged in some of these…Free Work2 min readFree Work2 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Oct 12Member-onlyHave You Seen Heaven?Or maybe not seen, but felt it? — Have you seen heaven? Or maybe not seen, but felt it? It’s mainly peace, nothing fancy. Have you experienced walking in and walking out of that peaceful space — precisely remembering where it started and where it ended? …Thoughts2 min readThoughts2 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Oct 10Member-onlyDo You Fear Being Ordinary?Challenges and advantages of being an average person — I see people — fight hard, lose hope, feel lost, feel jealous, feel angry, and I question myself: is being ordinary scary? is it hard being unseen? Then, I feel pity. …Common Man3 min readCommon Man3 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Jul 17Member-onlyWTH is Kombucha?Why has it suddenly become so popular in India? — My friend introduced me to Kombucha in 2019; at the time, this beverage was still gaining popularity in India. Today, so many brands have come up with so many flavors of Kombucha, and restaurants have dedicated menu listings for it. However, I didn’t pay much attention to this beverage until…Borecha3 min readBorecha3 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Jul 4Member-onlyNot All Pets Are HappyNot all humans either — Pets1 min readPets1 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Jun 30Member-onlyGossip Is Not All BadThe underrated advantage of gossiping. — Do you get offended when someone calls you a gossiper or when someone says women love to gossip? Btw it is not always true. Some studies suggest that women gossip more than men, and another set of studies indicate men gossip more than women. However, this article is not about…Gossip2 min readGossip2 min read
Published inThe Writing Cooperative·Jun 29Member-onlyWhat Do Different Points of View in Writing Teach Us about LifeLife lessons through creative writing — Have you fought with someone and blamed them for everything? Have you shared a piece of gossip with your friend about other people? Have you observed people at a party and concluded their personality? If you have been in any of the similar situations as above, you probably understand what…Point Of View4 min readPoint Of View4 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·May 30Member-onlyKalighat Temple in KolkataDos and Don’ts of Visiting the Temple — Kalighat Temple is a popular temple, located in the heart of Kolkata. Pilgrims from various parts of West Bengal, in particular, make it a point to visit this sacred place. …Travel5 min readTravel5 min read