Life in All Its Colors
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Long Before the Angrez Sarkar, There Was Christianity in India
I am a Syrian Catholic Christian from India whose lineage goes way back to generations of Christian ancestors who were all true Indians. This is one reason why I find myself a bit taken aback whenever people presume that Christianity reached India only under the British Raj. Christianity in India One thing many people across…
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We Are Conditioned to Compare Everything
We measure everything against something else, from work and pay to houses, children, partners, lifestyle, and even personal relations; there’s nothing that escapes the measuring scale. Not even God. My Cousin is One Such Person Yesterday, my cousin was upset about her daughter’s grades. As far as I know, this child is very intelligent, extremely confident,…
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The Man Who Sold His Wife
He Sold His Wife for Rs. 50,000 Because He Was “Tired” of Her… Wow! As always, I was scouring through the newspaper, which is never short of sensation on any single day.But some news leaves such a deep sigh that you feel so much pain for the victim. You finish reading the newspaper, fold it…
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The people who once felt like obstacles in life later felt like protection.
There are instances when obstacles in life, and the people who hinder our way, become unexpected blessings in disguise. A few years ago, someone offered me marriage, and I agreed to marry him. However, there were family members who discouraged me by saying that I deserve better than that. Their explanations did not make sense…
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I Flunked the Exam. Blinded by Shame, I Couldn’t Face People or Even Accept Myself
After flunking the exam, shame became harder to face than failure. The Fear of Failure After days of preparation, I went to give the exam under immense pressure. A failure was something I felt I simply could not afford. It would be shameful. After praying, I set off for the exam hall with nervousness running…
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Why I Chose a WordPress.org Website Over WordPress.com
At the beginning of my website-building journey, I needed something beyond just writing my own blog. I wanted to have total control and freedom of experimenting and monetizing my ideas while having the opportunity to develop several different brands in one place. That is exactly why I chose WordPress.org instead of WordPress.com. Over time, I…
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Australia Must Put National Security Before Political Symbolism
Australia must put national security and public safety before political symbolism or image-driven decisions.
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An Ode to My Mother, A Superwoman on Mother’s Day
A Woman With Courage Beyond Her Time A woman of great bravery, strength, and most importantly, ambition took off into the world to realize her dreams. This happened during the decade of the 80s when she joined her nursing program. In those times, nursing was more of a service to mankind rather than a career…
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Thought of Biryani, Lured by Free Marketing Deals, Ended up with McDonald’s Combo Offer: Another Compromise
A reflective take on how discounts and “limited offers” create the illusion of saving money while quietly making us compromise on quality, satisfaction, and even our real desires.