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The one solace through 2025 was reading. Books were the silent companion whether I realized it or not. Every train ride, walk and commute to office was made not just bearable by some of these volumes. Here is to more reading in 2026.
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Good riddance 2025
This past year felt like a blur. Looking back through my calendar, I can see all the events and highlights clearly marked. But most of them didn’t feel like it. The days melded into one long day that I sleep walked through. As the arrow of time turns the page on 2025, I am looking back through evidence to piece back the year that went by. And reminds me of what is not in the paper trail, but in me...
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Winters in Pune: Mild Mornings, Golden Sunsets, and Cozy VibesWhen most people think of winter in India, they imagine foggy mornings in Delhi or freezing nights in the north. Pune, however, offers a completely different winter experience—gentle, pleasant, and quietly charming. Winters in Pune are less about heavy jackets and more about early-morning walks, warm cups of chai, and golden sunlight fi...
Chapter 11: The Hi-Tea Welcome
The lounge buzzed with the soft clinking of china, warm chatter, and the sweet scent of pastries laid out across the long wooden table. Afternoon light poured through the wide windows, brushing the edges of the room in a gentle gold.Kaia stepped in quietly, meeting her new team’s bright faces. Her smile had a way of settling the room - soft yet steady.Amelia was the first to greet her.“Kaia! We we...
Chapter 10: A seat at the table.
Adrian guided Kaia through the glass corridor, the soft hum of morning conversatiion floating around them. The office, with its clean lines and warm tones, buzzed with the low excitement that always came with a new project - and today, a new team lead.Kaia walked beside him, composed yet quietly taking in every detail. Her heels clicked softly on the marble, her formal dress fitted and elegant, co...
Understanding Stroke: The Silent Threat You Can Prevent
1. What is a Stroke?A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted, causing brain cells to die quickly.Ischemic Stroke (87% of cases): Caused by a blockage (clot or plaque) in an artery to the brain.Hemorrhagic Stroke: Caused by a blood vessel in the brain rupturing (often due to high blood pressure).Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) or \Mini-Stroke\: Symptoms are temporar...
Chapter 9: The Morning Follows Him
Adrian was in the middle of explaining a campaign report, when the HR manager’s voice broke through the background hum.“Adrian, your new relationship manager is here. Would you mind introducing her to the team?” He nodded without looking up, still scrolling through the figures of his tablet.”Sure, send her in.”He didn’t notice the first click of her heels on the polished floor.Not until he heard h...
Paws, Whiskers, Feathers and Wonders - Stories of Hope for Little Hearts - Book Review
Written by eight writers “Paws, Whiskers, Feathers and Wonders - Stories of Hope for Little Hearts” is an anthology. It’s a collection of literary works. In this case, it brings together short stories by different authors, each offering its own wisdom. Varied life philosophies and lessons are compiled together in this book - through vivid stories . Friendship. Kindness. How it can help someone ove...
