One evening before the electricity had gone off, Raya was busy trying to read a story in her English textbook. The homework was “What do you understand from the story ‘Kutchu and His Glasses’?” The story of Kutchu and his glasses is an old tale in Indian study material that you will find many children […]
Raya was still asleep at 7 AM and had not started to get ready for school. Raya’s mother was furious. “Raya, wake up, dear! It’s time for school! If you don’t wake up, I am going to get angry.” “OK, Mummy, I will get up soon.” Raya, still asleep in her bed, was being poked […]
Maya wiped sweat from her brow as she sorted through the dusty boxes in her uncle’s attic. That’s when she spotted it—a spherical object wrapped in faded velvet. “What even is all this junk?” she muttered, unwrapping a perfectly round crystal ball. Maya shook it, expecting snow globe action. Nothing. “Is this from Crystal Maze?” […]
Finding intelligence that’s calming, soothing.Sometimes intelligence may feel like waves crashing on a rock.But most of the time, intelligence is peace.Peace, tranquility, joy. Can you give me serenity, intelligence? I pray for it.I pray you will allow gentleness to flow through me.Kindness. Compassion. Humility. Confidence. Joy. Life is intelligence in motion.We might wonder, where is […]
The soft whirr of her fan was the only sound in the room. Masti pulled out her leather-bound journal, the one she used when her mind felt like too many tabs open at once. She flipped past old lists and quotes, finding a clean page. Her pen hovered. Then, slowly, the ink began to flow: […]
Setting: A bustling Indian village, filled with vibrant colors and the sounds of daily life. Our main character, Priya, is a thoughtful and curious 16-year-old girl who encounters Buddha in moments of solitude and reflection. Scene 1: At the Village Well (Priya is seen drawing water from the village well early in the morning. The […]
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