Author: Nandita Gadgil
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Tough times never last…tough people do!
Life is not a cake walk. There will be ups and downs. What we need to keep in mind is that if we think ‘We can” only then “We will”. Unless we struggle to reach the goal we don’t understand it’s value of the success or any achievement. Thus, tough…
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Diwali 🪔

In school days, people often ask…” What do you like most about the school?” I used to answer… holidays…yay!! In schools we have two long vacations one is summer vacation and other is Diwali…or we can call it winter vacation…winter just starts in October-November. In general in India even after…
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Bicycle, Candle and Poems
As soon as we learn to quickly lift our two little feet, we fall in love with speed. We start running. We crave even more speed, and that’s when we meet our first real companion, the bicycle. Swinging a leg over it, we get obsessed with reaching from one place…
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Staying away from Mobile
I think when one can manage to stay away from Mobile he or she can be most productive. Because continuous feeds of unnecessary information and scrolling eats up your valuable time. Else, sleeping enough, waking up early, having exercise routine and time for reading, are a few things which help…
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Pune – Rooted in Heritage, Rising with Hope

It’s funny how we’ll happily cross oceans to marvel at ancient ruins. We click a hundred photos of random walls abroad. Ask us about the old fort a few miles from home and we say “Oh, that’s just a door, It’s just a building, a hill, or a road”. We…
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Wondering 🤔
My current favorite emoji is a curious thinking face. Yes!! These days I am using it very often. There are lots of why what when how and where in mind. Again after reading today’s prompt, there were lots of thoughts. Here is a jotted verbose version about a simple image.…
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Groundbreaking originality…
Oh, the sweet irony of prompt writing. One day it’s “Describe a risk you took that you don’t regret,” and the next, “When was the last time you took a risk?” Wow!!! Who knew risk was such a rare element on Earth? We need to mine it with back-to-back prompts.…
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Life skills…
I believe there are a few essential life skills everyone should learn swimming being one of them. For me, learning to swim was a huge risk because I had a deep fear of water. Taking on something you’re unsure about can shake your confidence, sometimes permanently. But I chose to…
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Insufficient information
Insufficient information can make an individual nervous because uncertainty breeds anxiety. When someone lacks clear facts or direction, their mind often fills the gaps with worst-case scenarios. This ambiguity can lead to overthinking, hesitation, and fear of making the wrong decisions. The unknown triggers a natural stress response, as the…
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Eh Lawn Musk…😎
For me, gardening offers a peaceful escape after a busy day. Just a stroll in the garden, surrounded by lush greenery, soothes the mind and helps one unwind. The sight of a new sprout or bud feels enchanting, a small but powerful reminder of growth and renewal. Plants radiate both…