I saw a video some time back, that interestingly, traced the evolution of how failure has been viewed in history, over years and over continents. The video helped to shape this article, in which I clearly question the desperate need for success. That Incy Wincy spider may have found the need to climb the wall …
बदलाव
इस नए साल के आगमन पर मैंने ज़्यादा संदेश नहीं भेजे। न ही ज्यादा लोगों को फोन किया । दरअसल यह नया साल मेरे जीवन में भी काफी कुछ नया लेकर आया तो उसी उधेड़ बुन में व्यस्त थी। कुछ अजीबोग़रीब सी स्थिति लग रही थी । यहाँ एक पूरा वर्ष पलट रहा था । …
The First Goodbye
While she failed to settle down with the idea, there was another heart-rending experience added to my kitty. My cuckoo bird suddenly became "papa's doll"
The Wishlist
Before you make a wish, bow your head in gratitude. There is always something to be thankful for! I was merely ten years old when this new teacher joined my school. She was Mrs Elizabeth John. Besides being my class teacher, she also happened to be my neighbour. She lived in a huge green coloured …
मुझे भ्रम है
यूँ ही एक भ्रम सा पाल रखा है कि जो प्रत्यक्ष है वही सत्य है और स्थायी भी । हिमालय की ऊँचाईयों पर बसने वाले जीव शायद ही घाटियों की खोज खबर रखते हैं। और कहीं पहुँचने की जल्दी में भागती हुई नदी क्या जाने कि पर्वत की भाँति अचल रहना भी कुछ होता है। …
Positive and Negative Reinforcement: A Reflection of how Children View Themselves
Seven-year-old Shreya was having a casual conversation with her mother. As she expressed her views, she was met with a very laid-back remark by her father, “Oh! Are you that dumb Shreya?” He did not expect to hear what he did! “Yes Dad, I am. Specially at Mathematics.” Shreya’s parents were taken by surprise by …
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A Hundred Quills 