We Are All Pretending

The hidden struggles behind our everyday smiles.

The River Does Not Look Back

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Why always Me

I ask myself this question everyday

Another Birthday, Another Chapter of Life

On November 12, I am not just celebrating another year of life. I am taking a moment to appreciate the person I have become, the lessons I…

Welcome to Rise and Write.

We’re building a space for honest stories that help people rise. Whether you write about personal growth, struggle, creativity, technology…

Completed 500 Stories with 500 Readers🥳Thank you all

There Is Something Really Special About 11/11/2026 at 11:11!

The Space Between What Is and What I Feel

Understanding my emotions, accepting the changing nature of relationships, and finding peace in life's uncertainties.

In 2006, I Could Not Live Without My Parents. Today, I Meet Them Only Once or Twice a Year.

Funny how life changes. The home we once wanted to return to every day becomes a place we visit once in a while.

7 Habits That Look Like Laziness but Are Actually Burnout

Sometimes, you are not avoiding life because you do not care. You are struggling because you have been carrying too much for too long.

My Diwali: A Beautiful Rangoli, Two Little Troublemakers and Lots of Drama! 😂🪔

Happy Diwali, Ticklies!🥳

Why Humans Need Enemies (Even Imaginary Ones).

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Best Months for Gokyo Lakes Trek: Experience an Incredible Himalayan Adventure

Some mountain journeys take your breath away, but Gokyo leaves you speechless! Imagine walking beside sparkling turquoise lakes while giant…

Typified into a Genre vs The Versatility of a Generalist...

Prelude

Why Do We Suddenly Notice Something Everywhere After Learning About It?

That new word, familiar face, or particular car seems to appear everywhere. But has the world changed, or has our attention?

दीपावली का त्योहार (The Festival of Diwali)

एक माँ के लिए खुशियों का दिन, और ख़त्म होता इंतज़ार

Allah Meharbaan Toh Dil Gul-e-Gulistan

The fragile link between our wisdom, our mood, and a working geyser

✨ The Wires Behind the Sparkle

A Diwali photograph from 1985, and everything that was not in the frame

साइकिल सवार की दिवाली

जब पूरा शहर रौशनी में नहाए, तब कोई सिर्फ़ एक चूल्हे की आँच माँगता है

Be Someone’s Diwali 🪔

We always think about how we can become a better person. We make promises to ourselves, try to improve, and look for ways to bring…