Akshata Shanbhag

Let’s Laugh Together

On the final day of college before their exams, the 12th class students aimed to create lasting memories. The juniors organized various activities to bid farewell to their seniors. Khushi, eager to showcase her talents in dancing and stand-up comedy, had been looking forward to this day. Unfortunately, her plans were thwarted when her classmates …

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Transformation through Forgiveness

Shivam, a young boy, carried an air of arrogance around him. Polite phrases like “please,” “sorry,” and “thank you” were foreign to him. He had an entitled demeanour, expecting respect while showing none to others, especially his elders. Despite relentless efforts by his parents and teachers to mend his ways, his behaviour remained stubbornly unchanged. …

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SIBLINGS

During my mother’s pregnancy with my younger brother, the question from friends and family was a constant refrain: “Do you want a baby brother or sister?” Despite lacking a solid reason, my response remained unwavering: “I want a baby sister.” In the hospital’s reception area, alongside my father, we awaited news while my mother was …

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A Half-Decade of Joy

Towards the end of November 2017, I received the life-changing news that I was pregnant after taking a urine pregnancy test (UPT). Having faced disappointment with negative results throughout my journey of trying to conceive, I was inclined to dismiss the test strip without a second thought. However, to my utter disbelief, I was greeted …

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LOVE vs MATERIALISTIC AFFECTION

We all have different priorities in life and with time some of them change. It depends on individual preferences. One day, my friend (not closely related) and I were having an arbitrary conversation and while talking, she told me, “It’s important to have luxuries in life. Money is everything.” I nodded my head, not in …

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COFFEE SCRUB

“Coffee smells like freshly ground heaven.” – Jessi Lane Adams Most of us love the aroma of coffee. Don’t we? How about we use it on our faces? I love it for two reasons- One obvious reason being the aroma of coffee and the second is the fresh look on my face. Things required: Coffee …

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You gotta start somewhere

On a beautiful Saturday evening as I was sitting by my window and enjoying the gentle touch of the fresh cool breezing air on my face and gazing at the people strolling around me, children on their bicycles, and hawkers selling fruits and vegetables in their carts, in parallel, I was thinking about my writing. …

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THE LOVE LETTER-DISTANCE MATTERS

This story is close to my heart.It is the first series that I wrote and published. From then onwards, I have built up interest, confidence and zeal towards my writing and blogging. This series is about a diffident Andrew who meets Clara ,an extrovert. Andrew’s life transforms. Hoping for a happily ever after Andrew proposes …

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6 Easily available Anti Bloating foods

A buildup of gas in the stomach and intestines causes bloating. It could be due to drinking carbonated beverages, eating a large meal, menstruation, constipation, or wind. Avoiding or reducing the consumption of wind-producing foods such as beans, onions, lactose-containing foods, and carbonated beverages may help prevent bloating. (See a doctor if you:Have diarrhoea, Feel …

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THE HOUSE

“So all set for the open house today Sara?” Sara with a heavy heart nods her head. “Yes Suzi, I am all set.” Sara had turned 65. She had spent forty years in her two-bedroom cosy apartment. This was the first and only property she had bought along with her husband Philip. After Philip had …

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