You may have noticed that whenever our cars stop at the traffic lights, some unknown, forlorn child appears at our window and starts asking for food, money, or even to sell some pens and flowers. Where are they coming from? Where will they go from here? Whenever a foreign national visits India, street children become […]
Vikas — The Shortest Story I’ve Ever Heard Read More »
Your words are stories, your silence is a story too. It has been one year since I started YouInVerse, and I’m glad I did. YouInVerse has not only been a way to reach out to more people but it has also been a personal journey to provide a haven to my words. Though I also
YouInVerse Completes One Year — Capturing Thoughts, Ideas, and Stories Read More »
The voiceless trees have the greatest number of stories to share. Are we ready to hear? Trees are an involuntary witness of our historic past – some have witnessed both the World Wars, some have seen people die in tragic civil wars across the globe, while some have seen nations grow and fall. Some trees
Trees – The Greatest and the Most Profound Silent Storytellers Read More »
Life is more about the journey and less about the destination. I know you have heard this a hundred times (or maybe more) but honestly life’s much more than just final destinations. The meandering paths and the uphill and downhill roads on the mountains remind us of how life treats us, but that’s what life
Can we not lie on the lush green grass and watch the celestial sphere — blue sky and clouds moving, as if dancing on their own tunes? Can all this chaos of Covid-19 be erased from our lives forever? Most of us can relate with one -another on the Coronavirus situation in India, and undoubtedly
Inhaling Hope When Oxygen is Scarce Read More »
Your words are stories, your silence is a story too. At whichever point/phase of your life you’re living right now, you always have countless stories to tell. Stop and pause for a while, and simply reflect on the journey of life you have covered so far. I’m sure, if you give it a thought, you’re
Stories Matter: Countless Stories in a One-Time Life Read More »
This poem is dedicated to all wonderful people who are contributing in numerous ways in the development/humanitarian sector to make this world a better place. This poem is a reminder to each one of us that it is only when we are full of light that we can enlighten others. You, me and many like
For the Humanitarian/Development Worker in You Read More »
I love benches, especially those which are empty, lying in some deserted place— capturing stories of people from the diverse rainbow of life. You might have seen the benches with some dedication carved on them, some remembrance of life and loss. These benches captivate me entirely, making me reminisce about a lost time while noticing
Bench: A Long Seat Full of Endless Stories Read More »
“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” ― Albert Camus While walking down the street yesterday, a dry-brown leaf fell on my shoulder and gently slipped through it. I quickly took hold of the leaf and kept it inside the pages of a notebook kept in
4 Lessons, 1 Season: Learning the Art of Living from the Autumn/Fall Season Read More »
It’s not just women who bleed, but trans men, genderqueer and non-binary people bleed too. Menstruation is completely natural and normal, and it’s no shame to bleed. When you sweat, it’s visible on the clothes you wear. So why be surprised if by chance a period blood stain reflects on a menstruating person’s skirt, jeans,
Mahatma Gandhi once said, “It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver”. If such is the case, then we should adore and take care of our minds and body to live a happy and healthy life. A healthy mind resides in a healthy body and vice-versa. Therefore, the way
Body Positivity and Mental Well-being Read More »
Some friendships last a lifetime while some just remain in our mind and heart forever. Read this piece about an unusual friendship and rejoice in the ups and downs of friendship. This story is about a friendship that is unforeseen, both in its beginning and its end. But the days between the two became memorable
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While some of us sit inside our lovely homes and enjoy comfortably within the four walls with our families, there are some people for whom enjoyment can mean stealing mangoes from someone else’s mango tree and run happily on deserted roads. Read this piece to understand how happiness can be reflected in the little things
Stealing Mangoes Amid the Lockdown Read More »
So many unknown people and faces around us. Each living their own share of life. Some stay forever with us, some just for a short while, and yet we meet some people only for a few minutes out of our entire life. Take a quick read below, maybe you too recollect someone you met someday.
The Old Man Under the Tree Read More »
