Category: Musings

In a world teeming with diverse life forms, our empathy and compassion should extend beyond the boundaries of our immediate surroundings. While it may not be feasible for everyone to adopt a pet, there are countless ways we can contribute to the well-being of stray animals. It is my heartfelt wish that no animal is…

Giving is often misunderstood. Many of us grow up believing that generosity belongs to the wealthy—that real impact begins only when there’s an abundance of money, time, or resources to spare. We admire philanthropic foundations, grand donations, and charitable endowments, assuming that unless we can give like that, what we offer won’t count. But that…

There was something magical about summer nights in my childhood. The air smelled of grass and adventure, the sky stretched wide with endless possibilities. And then, as if by some secret signal, the fireflies would arrive. One evening, my cousins and I ran barefoot through my grandmother’s backyard, empty jars clutched tightly in our hands….

I must have been around five years old when I experienced what I now call my first heartbreak. It was a day filled with happiness and color. My parents had taken me to a fair, and the moment I laid eyes on a bright red balloon, I knew I had to have it. There was…

During the early days of the COVID-19 lockdown, like many others, I found myself consumed by uncertainty. But amid the news cycles, isolation, and eerie silence outside, what struck me most was something quieter—something most people didn’t notice at first. The animals were starving. The chai stalls had shut. Restaurants were closed. Regular feeders were…