Akshata Shanbhag

DAUGHTER

“A world without girls is as impossible as a world without water.”   When I was pregnant, my family and friends would often shower me with blessings and good wishes, saying things like: “God bless you with a healthy son.” “May Lord Krishna or Lord Ganesha be born.” “Be blessed with a baby boy.”   …

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” God Bless You !!”

Have you ever pondered why many of us feel compelled to utter some form of “Bless you” after someone sneezes? Is it a matter of good manners dictating this response? Whether it’s a thunderous nasal explosion or a tiny “achoo,” it seems that no sneeze is complete without a “Bless you.” This automatic response even …

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WHAT WAS I WAITING FOR?

  When I first started writing and publishing on a public platform, least did I know that someday, I would have a blog for myself.     One day over a conversation with my brother, he told me –  “What if the app that you are writing on shuts down someday? What will happen to your …

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WHO DOES NOT LIKE DISCOUNTS?

“Massive Sale: Enjoy 60-70% Off on All Items.” “Buy One, Get One Free!” “Avail Rs 500 Discount on Purchases Over Rs 2000.” We’re all familiar with these phrases, aren’t we? Whenever we come across such offers, it triggers a positive response. Often, we succumb to the temptation and make purchases, even if they weren’t initially …

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SPREAD YOUR WINGS

     Chapter-1    Avantika’s presence on stage elicits an enthusiastic response from the crowd, and journalists quickly surround her to begin their interviews.   “Hello Avantika ma’am, we all are so thrilled about your new book. We have heard so much about your work. Finally, we will be able to get to know you personally through …

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LOVE HAPPENS AGAIN

” C’mon Julie, let’s go to the pub. Just because you had a breakup with Liam doesn’t mean the world has ended. It’s been two months. You are a party animal. Let’s go, Julie. ” Julie and Liam were a couple. Their love story lasted for a little more than two years before Liam cheated …

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TOGETHER FOREVER

“What did the doctor say, Dad? What is wrong with me?” Jacob and Lucy were quiet. They were staring at each other. “Mom, Dad I am talking to you. Why is no one telling me anything?” Lucy was in tears. Jacob was trying and controlling his emotions. Their daughter Carol was ill and they did …

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SMOOTH LIPS

  ” Smile is the best thing you can do with your lips.” Things required : Aloe Vera gel extract Granulated sugar Procedure: Make a smooth paste of the aloe vera gel extract (you can use the readily available gel extracts too) and add granulated sugar to it. With the help of a toothbrush, apply …

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Kindness Unleashed

In a world that often seems driven by self-interest and rewards, the words of Leonardo Da Vinci echo with profound truth – “Realise that everything connects to everything else.” It is in this intricate web of connections that acts of kindness and gratitude find their place, shaping the fabric of human interactions. A timeless fable …

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