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The Two Sides of a Tracks: A Lesson in Empathy

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​Travel can be a transformative experience, but sometimes it is the difficult moments that leave the most lasting impact. I truly believe nothing offers more enlightenment than a train journey; in fact, I started blogging as a direct result of one. ​Last week, I traveled to Kasaragod with my father. It was a peaceful trip in a sleeper coach, where I even managed two hours of undisturbed sleep. However, the return journey to Kozhikode (Calicut) was a Herculean task—especially traveling in a General Ladies' compartment with my mother and sister. ​Initially, I stood for a while before finding a seat. Shortly after, a mother entered with her child. I held her six-year-old daughter to help them out, and my own mother gave up a small portion of her seat so they could sit—even though my mom could barely find enough space for herself. ​As the hour passed, the rush intensified until it became difficult to breathe. Just as I was nearing my station, another passenger began experiencing a brea...
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THE SCARECROW IN THE LIGHT.

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 Sometimes I feel there is a glitch in my mindset. I tell myself it’s better to be alone, yet the solitude hits me with a weight I can’t carry. I have friends, but the silence between us feels intentional. Aside from Farhana and Ishal , my phone remains quiet, leaving me to the mercy of my own company. ​I don’t know if this is trauma or if I’m simply living in the ghost of my past . I used to be an extrovert , a ' borderline exceptional case ' in college, but now I’ve retreated into an introversion I never asked for. I find myself calling friends 24/7, not because I have much to say, but because I am haunted by the silence. I am terrified of being an attention-seeker, yet I am starving for care. ​There is a specific kind of pain in being the ' scarecrow '—darkly existing in the light while everyone else is busy taking pictures and capturing moments. I am there, but I don’t belong. The most painful part? The carelessness people show toward missed calls. I could never i...
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​A TOUCH WHICH BRIDGES THE BLIND AND THOSE WHO PRETEND TO BE.

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​While those who are blind act as if they can see, some who have sight pretend to be blind; I was forced to be a bridge between them. The so-called " helping hands " became unaware of their own standing. ​There is not much to describe, but I want to tell you about an incident in which I was involved. A blind man arrived at my college seeking financial help, and I came across him quite unexpectedly and helped him. Even though he did not receive the full financial support he wanted, what I recall every time is the wetness of my hand while holding his. He was almost my father’s age, blind, and had traveled a long way alone; yet, while the authorities refused to even walk toward him, he trusted me and walked through my college to seek help—he saw through my eyes. ​That is what led me to believe in trust ; even a person who is blind trusted me for help, whereas I find I cannot even trust the people around us. Through this incident, I realized that mercy only holds when the other ...
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Location: 6R24+37Q, Arakkinar, Kozhikode, Kerala 673028, India
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PEDOPHILIA: WIDELY DISCUSSED BUT HARDLY RESISTED

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  ​Regardless of the generation, pedophilia persists as a social norm. It often carries itself as if it has earned the acceptance of society, dismissed as if the incident were merely a mistake or something trivial. ​I have read about the trauma caused by such approaches from men. Most incidents of pedophilia take place under the guise of the "innocent love" of an uncle toward a child, which later evolves into "grooming." I have read the play Thirty Days in September by Mahesh Dattani, which exposes the face of pedophilia across generations. ​In many Indian households, there is often a "creepy uncle." Yet, sometimes parents try to place the blame on their children by pointing to their style of dress. I know this is discussed all over the world, but I would like to say: "Be the change you want to see." ​I still remember a scene I witnessed during a housewarming: a relative was holding her sister a little closer, and I realized that the "creepy...
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Location: 53/19, Chevayoor, Kozhikode, Kerala 673017, India
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EUPHEMISING STALKING SUBTITLING DESIRE AND GENDER POLITICS IN PREMAM

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 Film and society share a bidirectional relationship, with cinema reflecting and shaping cultural norms. This essay condenses a critical analysis of the 2015 Malayalam film Premam , directed by Alphonse Puthren , starring Nivin Pauly . Despite acclaim for its nostalgic romance and male camaraderie, the film normalizes stalking, misogyny, racism, and boundaryless desire, amplified by euphemistic English subtitles that mask problematic elements for global audiences . Problematic RepresentationsPremam traces protagonist George's romantic pursuits across life stages, glorifying obsessive behaviors as charming love. His relentless stalking of schoolmate Mary—surveillance and overinterpreting casual signals—shifts from affection to obsession, framed as teenage fun. Interactions with college teacher Malar blur professional boundaries, prioritizing male desire over ethics and power dynamics, embodying patriarchal entitlement .Racism emerges through comedy, with dark-skinned characters lab...
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AHALYA : THE RAMAYANA VERSION V/S SHORT FILM.

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  Ahalya was created by Brahma as a symbol of beauty, but why did he choose the old sage Gautama ? Everyone usually chooses money and love, but why did Brahma choose a man who brought dharma and grass? How could Brahma justify it? Indra brought every valuable thing, but the core thing behind the marriage of Gautama and Ahalya was Brahma's plan, and his lack of interest towards Indra. When Indra transformed into Gautama and seduced Ahalya, she wasn't aware it wasn't her husband. But when Gautama caught her, why did he curse her to be a stone without trying to understand her situation? This is where " political incorrectness " comes in – why did the person Brahma valued for inner worth over material splendor curse the woman who was his student and later married, without giving her a chance to justify her innocence? Is this the inner worth Brahma saw in Gautama? Gautama was practicing celibacy , and how did Brahma's manipulation tempt him to marry Ahalya? ...
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KHADEEJA- NASEEF KALAYATH: REVIEW

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Kadheejaa was a trending book for the past two months, but I was a little late to pick it up since I’m not very fond of reading in my mother tongue. I usually prefer English books as they help me strengthen my vocabulary.  NASEEF KALAYATH is a social media writer, more known for his storytelling and content creation. The book shows how unending is a husband's love for his wife and vice-versa. Khadeeja can steal our hearts and tears through its narrative peculiarities, reflective and heart-touching themes. This book is very relatable for everyone who has experienced love and care in their life. Khadeeja explores through a typical family melodrama, set in Kerala , a must-read book that can be enjoyed without any age boundaries. If we once get into it, we can't get rid of it until it ends.  This book discusses:  ✨️ the love of a husband towards his wife and vice-versa. ✨️ how unending love is.  ✨️ how each person in our life can contribute to our life in every way po...
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THE TALE OF A VILLAGE

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In this era where caste and religious discrimination still exist, I want to tell you about an ideal village in Kerala , a place where everyone equally respects each other's religious affairs. Actually, this point of view is widely recognized all over Kerala. But there's something special about my homeland, " Mathara ," Calicut , Kerala. Mathara is a part of Olavanna Grama Panchayat , which is the largest Panchayat by population. Olavanna Grama Panchayat is a pioneer example of decentralized development , particularly in water management . I wasn’t aware of the brotherhood between people in our residential areas. Last day, my Political Science teacher asked us about caste discrimination in villages.  (I'm not interested in sharing the exact place I'm mentioning.)  In our neighborhood, nobody has faced any kind of caste discrimination. There are no quarrels or arguments. During the time of Rabi-ul-Awwal , the mosque near us distributes biryani to everyone, i...
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THE GIRL IN ROOM 105: CHETAN BHAGAT

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"I think everyone has to read this book, not for literary enjoyment, but for self-realization. The fact is, we all need an experience to confirm that it is what it is. No advice can change us until it comes to experience. " The Girl in Room 105 " is a random book I took from my college library. From the first page onwards, this book takes us to a stage that bridges love and family. The book explores betrayal, humiliation, love, crime, and family melodramas. The book revolves around the investigation into the death of a Kashmiri girl named Zara Lone , the former girlfriend of the protagonist, Keshav Rajpurohit . Keshav and Zara had a breakup four years ago, but Keshav didn't move on from her. He stalked her, called her, and tried to contact her in every way possible. However, Zara was engaged to her boyfriend, Ragh u, a millionaire, while Keshav was a teacher at a coaching center. On the night of Zara's birthday, Keshav received some text messages from her. He rea...
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WHY DO PEOPLE LOVE FAKE PEOPLE MORE THAN THE TRUE ONE

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  “A false friend and a shadow attend only while the sun shines.” People love fake people more than the true one. This is what my college taught me within a year. I don’t know why to keep this point striking in mind, but let me tell you that the one who encourages your every action without thinking of its side effects is not your friend; that one is the greatest mistake that you’ve ever done in your life. And here is why— ✦ If a person supports you in everything, realize one thing: that person is not concerned about you. He just encourages you to do so, to remind you that both of you share a bond. ✦ If you have a flaw , your friend has to tell you genuinely, it is to make you more clear. If your friend does not see this way, just realize one thing: your flaws don’t affect him, so he just ignored it and pretended that he supports you in anything. ✦ Why do fake people gain more temporary support ? Here is the answer: they know how to act according to people’s minds, how to manipulat...
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ABLEISM IN DISGUISE : WHY WE NEED TO RETHINK OUR APPROACH TO DIFFERENTLY ABLED PEOPLE

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  Have you noticed that most people use the name of  " differently abled "people to instill fear about something or to blackmail their kids? Why? Why do they pretend to be okay with using them as a tool? Instead of using them as a scare, why don't they try to make their kids aware about differently abled people and their lives? Even my mom used this method on me too. My secondary education was in a special school , which admitted common people only for 11th and 12th grade. So, I had a lot of chances to interact with them, and I still loved doing so. The core issue here is that by using them as a scary thing, they are injecting indirect hatred and fear towards differently abled people into the hearts of kids, which may vanish when they receive proper education, but some may remain the same. I can't forget my days at " Rahmania HSS for Handicapped " (where I completed my higher secondary education ). I realized that they have a unique bond with each other - ...
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HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONE

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"Apart from my other book addictions, the Harry Potter franchise has hijacked my YouTube and Google Discover feeds. I'm not the kind of person who loves to read children's fantasy novels , but now I think my judgment was utter foolishness. Immediately after completing " Hunting Adeline ," I took up " Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone ," which I couldn't put down even after completing it. I watched all the Harry Potter series and now I'm a Potterhead . While watching the Harry Potter franchise late at night, my parents were worried about my obsessive nature towards fantasy movies . "The Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone welcomes us to an unescapable fantasy world, and it makes anyone who reads it an addict of the Harry Potter franchise. The book explores the wizarding world , which is very interesting, but more so than the first one. The story is set in London. The movie explores the life of a young boy, Harry Potte...
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WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME : REVIEW

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Simple mistakes we commit for temporary happiness can lead to permanent sorrow. " Will You Still Love Me " by Ravindra Singh is a romance novel that teaches us valuable moral lessons through a mysterious plot. Unnoticeable yet highly relevant mistakes that occur around us and go unnoticed can have a negative impact on our lives. Rajveer, a young businessman from Patiala , meets Lavanya, a carefree girl from Shillong , during a flight to Delhi . They accidentally swap luggage, leading to an unexpected connection. As they try to reclaim their belongings, they develop feelings for each other. However, Rajveer's family opposes their marriage due to Lavanya's ethnicity. Lavanya serves as a teacher in a remote village. Eventually, Rajveer's family approves their marriage, but Lavanya becomes bedridden due to an accident. This book is more than just a romance novel; it has depth. Readers need to interpret the story beyond the surface level. "Will You Still Love Me...
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VERITY BY COLLEEN HOOVER

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We may complete some books within 30 days to 3 days. ' Verity ' by Colleen Hoover is such a novel that I completed within 3 days. It's a book with surprising plot twists that no one could even imagine while reading. At first, I judged the book, thinking it would merely be a romance novel because it belongs to Colleen Hoover, but it wasn't a romance novel; it's a psychological thriller with alternating narration . We're all familiar with some of Colleen Hoover's books, such as ' Ugly Love ', ' It Ends with Us ', and ' It Starts with Us '. But through the book 'Verity', Colleen Hoover's creativity peaked. The book explores the lives of Lowen Ashleigh , Verity Crawford, Jeremy Crawford, and their kids. Verity Crawford is a renowned writer married to Jeremy and had kids. Jeremy becomes bedridden due to an accident, and as a result, she's incapable of completing her book series. To complete it, they approach Lowen, a you...
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Location: Kozhikode, Kerala, India
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FRANCIS ITTYCORA

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  Some books can make us to doubt about the reality and myth, sometimes we don't believe even if it is a myth. Francis ittykora is such a novel which made me to doubt about the existence of such rituals and people.francis ittykora is a mystery, thriller and historical novel by T.D Ramakrishnan which holds some unpredictable twists and plots. This novel connects the incidence and history creatively with people and cultures during the last 500 years.  The Novel begins with an American man who joined US army , during the war he raped a little girl, brutally so he was kept in a mental asylum for 1 year. As a result of the treatment he lost his sexuality, to regain it he had several nonsense ,at last he finds a website of   a "orgasm selling market" known as "The school". The Xavier ittycora is a descendant of a great merchant Francis ittykora,  who had 18 wives and 79 children those who belongs  to his family is called " 18 aam koottukar ", 18 families...
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HUNTING ADELINE:BEYOND THE EROTICISM:A DEEP DIVE INTO THE "CAT AND MOUSE DUET "

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  "In this era, many teenagers fall for dark romance books because of their erotic literature. However, I was drawn to it only because of its representation of dark world content that is often unspoken in the contemporary world. We live in an era where holding a book in hand publicly is considered a showoff. I had watched many reels and posts praising 'Haunting Adeline' and 'Hunting Adeline' for their erotic literature. But this 'Cat and Mouse' duet holds something very serious that isn't explicitly stated yet. Zade Meadows was introduced to me by a reel that randomly appeared on my Instagram feed. Later, some reels introduced the book 'Haunting Adeline', and some dark romance triggered my desire to read them. Now, I've cried after completing 'Hunting Adeline'. The post-book blues had stolen my tears. Two books, two different lives, but the same people. My parents were sure about the thickness of 'Hunting Adeline', probably...
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Location: Iringallur, Kozhikode, Kerala 673014, India
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THE COURAGE TO READ ,THE STRENGTH TO RISE

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I'm certain that I never smiled over an Instagram post of a celebrity or any other activist, but last night, my mother's Instagram feed's first post was by Malala Yousafzai . Later, my gaze ended up on her other Instagram posts, and I smiled over many of them. I think she inspired me a lot to raise my voice against the patriarchy existing in my family. The book " I Am Malala " brought some changes in me; it was the first memoir I had read in my life, and it paved the way for my reading habit. " The terrorists thought they would change my aims and stop my ambitions. But nothing changed in my life except this: weakness, fear, and hopelessness died. Strength, power, and courage were born."--- Malala Yousafzai. My primary school is the reason behind my whole academic performance. It was the place that gave birth to the bookworm in me.I never used  my academic library until I was 11, during my 6th standard. I would often visit the library with my friend just...
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DRAUPADI BY MAHASWETA DEVI SUMMARY

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 The most Powerful weapon of a woman is her own body, with it she can make any one fear" The story draupadi by Mahasweta devi reflects the frustrated life of tribal people , who killed the landlord for torturing them. The brutality of Police officers during her Police custody, reaches its Peak while she describes about her bleeding Vagina, Ass and her torn nipple. The story begans with the description about draupadi The story revolves around a santhal tribal woman , Draupadi who can be considered as raging  forest fire against oppression. Even she is not allowed to use her name as "Draupadi" and it was named as " Dopedi " this reflects the cast and religious discrimination existed and still existing in the northern Parts of India . The backstory of her arrest has a major role in describing about the ruthless violence of authorities. She is often compared to the "Draupadi" in Mahabharata , who was Subjected to Polyandry and humiliation. Dopdi fough...
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EMBRACING THE DARK: HOW HORROR MOVIES TRANSFORMS US

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 Do you think horror movies can influence one's whole mentality? As a kid I used to watch Hollywood movies rather than any other film industries. The root cause of it was my father and his obsession towards Hollywood movies, so my childhood onwards my eyes and my heart was always stucked in action, crime, thriller and horror movies. It made my mind much brave enough to face everything around me with a realization that death is the ultimate thing, there is nothing to be worried in this earth If we are brave enough to face death.I always prefer and love to watch horror movies even if I'm alone or not,because I'm a die hard fan of conjuring universe .  It doesn't matters to me about that. Sometimes I think may be the reason behind my furious attitude is the influence of such movies .But I'm sure that the movie " IT -chapter-1 " made me more close and obsessed about my sister. The missing of George and the suffering of bill made me realise that my life withou...
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HAUNTING ADELINE

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 Apart from the dark romance in " Haunting Adeline ," the book has a thought-provoking story. While many criticize it for its dark theme, I praise it for its literary elements . I love how the author describes the characters' inner feelings and Zade's appearance. If you think reading this book is insane, that's the biggest misconception ever. "Haunting Adeline" explores the unknown, darker side of the world, making us realize that gentlemen by day can be predators by night. Zade is not just a psycho stalker; he's a fearlessly authentic man destined to execute pedophiles. This book delves into human trafficking and strange rituals happening worldwide. To those who think "Haunting Adeline" is just about dark romance, I say, "Never judge a book by its cover." Don't judge a book based on random reviews either. Note: "Haunting Adeline" is not for casual readers; it's for bookworms . #aneeshafathimanp #aneeshafathimabl...
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The unseen consequences of cyberworld

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I believe everyone has faced cyberbullying at least once in their life. I was in 8th grade when I started using social media . From that day on, I thought I had explored every nook and corner of the online world, but I soon realized there were deeper, darker aspects I wasn't aware of. Cyberbullying has been the worst experience of my life. A few months ago, a man tried to blackmail me using screenshots of my chats with others. He hacked into my account, changed my email, and replaced it with his phone number. His intention wasn't to extort money, but to disturb and torture me. He knew I wouldn't tell my parents because they had restricted my social media use. I decided to file a complaint with the cybercell , but I needed evidence. However, he deleted all messages within seconds of sending them, and the large screen recording files were difficult to send. I felt helpless, knowing who he was and what his intentions were. Finally, I decided to confront him. I told him to do...
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A Drop of Appreciation , An Ocean of impacts

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"A teacher affects eternity, he can never tell where his influence stops" - Henry adams It's true that simple appreciation can change someone's life. Through my life, I've experienced it in the best way possible. To be frank, I wasn't a diligent student who studied daily and prepared for exams. During my higher secondary days, I often spent lectures sleeping; I think it's the most peaceful time to sleep. Unexpectedly, one day changed everything. It was in the last days of October 2023. My English teacher suddenly asked us to submit our homework during her lecture. I was unaware that she had assigned homework, and I didn't have my English notes. I was confused about what to write. I started writing about my family trip to Bangalore and the man I met at Yeshwanthpur Railway Station. My handwriting is always messy and unclear when I write quickly. I had enough time to write a one-and-a-half-page blog about it. Until she reached me, I was worried and confu...
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TO EVERY READERS

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   I'm sure if you get a chance to write letter to your favourite book it will be like this. The post book blues,most regretting situation for every readers Dear Books, The days I lived without you were not worth living. You are more than just a book to me; if I were to be reborn, I would want to live in a world where you exist. I have lived in your world, and even if your last page were to turn yellow with age, I pray that I will always cherish the memories of you. You are more than just a novel to me, and even if I were to forget the other characters, the feelings you evoked in me will remain with me. The moment I closed you after finishing my read feels empty and void. It's an unexplainable moment – a phase where various emotions pass through our minds. Firstly, it's satisfaction – knowing that I have come to a conclusion. Secondly, melancholy; I can never read you again with the same curiosity, excitement, and innocence that I experienced when I read you for the fir...
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The care free soul

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 It was a rainy day with the sweet scent of soil. I walked towards busstop with  usual laziness. People were spilled out of the bus stop, Its raining hard with all chaos of rush hours of morning , vehicles ran faster than the other day. When the first bus arrived, I thought next bus will be rush less than this. But the next bus was rush than the first one, I waited there upto 9.30 , I'm sure that I will be late , but even now I didn't get into the bus. The rhythmic flow of rainwater through the umbrella. The rain splashed water on my uniform. After a while a bus arrived . The rain had taken a break , I just get into the bus . Wet roads, leaves with water drop let . Thats when I saw her- an old lady, The thing which drew my attention was the old lady who is standing still in the rain ,sliding hands through her wet clothes ,smiling like a teenager who has seen , who is enjoying rain for the first time . The old lady's smile radiated joy, captivating me that day , My mi...
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SAFE HAVEN: NICHOLAS SPARKS

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"There is nothing you can tell me that will change how I feel about you. Nothing, because that isn't you. It's never been you.  You are the woman I have come to know. The woman I love."           I saw a man who loved her heart more than her appearance, who respects her, who accepts all her past, who is truly fictional. But he is something more than that. I had never wrote about a book without completing it, But it's first time to write like this. "Safe Haven" by Nicolas Sparks is delving through the life of Kathie, who eloped from her toxic husband and named herselfKathyie. Her name was Erin. Alex and Kathie fall for each other. Alex was widowed the man, with 2 little children . I choose this book very randomly from my Senior. It's only because this book belongs to nicholas sparks The "love" can be felt towards friends, family, or any other one, but this intensity makes our present. Alex is the man behind the empowerment of Kathie. While K...
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For The First Time And Forever

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 It was not just a students union,its a team of influential people. KSU ZGC is a group of people which shows the true friendship and the values of human bonds , its a team of high valued people who works for a college even without thinking about personal life. Just within a day they taught me to enjoy and to approach everything around us in a positive way, without any boundaries of seniors or juniors   Apart from this ,for me ,it was not just a trip it was the day which I waited for the past 14 years ,it was first time in my life to set out a trip without my parents. To be frank ,I never had these kind of happiness in my life .The whole day of Happiness . The first and best trip , which I enjoyed with my seniors and batchmates.   I'm sure that this day will remain as the best memories of my life.These bond will never break until the ZGC and KSU remains alive.I had heard the name of most of them for the past 4 years. But the image about them in my heart had ch...
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Location: Kozhikode, Kerala, India
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