• Happiness. It whispers to us like a distant melody, something we long for but can never quite hold. We chase it relentlessly—through achievements, possessions, and fleeting pleasures—only to find it slipping away, like a shadow retreating before the light. But what if happiness isn’t something to chase? What if it’s something to cultivate, patiently and

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  • Losing Ground: Why the UK Fell Behind China and the US—and How to Lead Again What becomes of a nation that once ruled the seas but now struggles to manage its rails? The United Kingdom, architect of the industrial revolution and financier of empires, finds itself today trailing behind countries it once dominated—economically, strategically, and

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  • We live in a world that constantly demands our attention. It’s easy to get caught up in worries about the past, anxieties about the future, and pressures of the present. These challenges—whether they stem from work-life imbalance, social pressures, health issues, or disputes—gradually take a toll on our emotional, mental, and even physical well-being. Yet,

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  • Why are we here?

    “Why are we here?” This profound question has echoed through the ages, inspiring countless interpretations across cultures, religions, and philosophies. From ancient Sumerians to modern thinkers, humanity’s search for meaning has woven a tapestry of beliefs about life, death, and existence. Yet, amidst this diversity, there are voices that challenge the very premise of metaphysical

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  • The invention of the steam engine in Britain not only revolutionised industry but also marked the beginning of a profound philosophical shift. For centuries, human and animal labour powered carts, mills, and ploughs, but the advent of the steam engine replaced these traditional sources of energy with mechanical power. A horse-drawn cart, once propelled by

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  • The world spins its own strange tale, a rhythm both chaotic and mesmerizing, demanding that we dance even when the steps are not of our choosing. Life, it seems, has its own tempo, indifferent to whether we stumble or glide across its ever-shifting floor. And then there are the systems—the human-made constructs meant to bring

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  • We Too Hold Knowledge

    Poem Why hide behind pretty words? We too have hearts and minds. Why spin tales of deceit? We too seek the truth. How long behind lies will you stay? We too count the consequences. Think we’re weak in this game? We too know every counter-move. Why see us as an easy target? We too master

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  • The sun was setting, painting the sky in hues of crimson and gold, as Arvind sat on the verandah of his ancestral home, his eyes lost in the horizon. The sprawling fields before him, cultivated with generations of sweat and dreams, now seemed quiet—too quiet. Inside the house, the faint sounds of dinner being prepared

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  • In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, where the canopy stretches high into the sky, there lived a family of Harpy Eagles. These majestic birds, with their piercing eyes and enormous wingspans, were the rulers of the skies, feared and revered by all other creatures in the jungle. The family consisted of Arion and Leila,

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  • They told you time and again that power is everything. That the more you have, the stronger you’ll be. But have you ever felt the weight of it? The constant need to defend it, to protect it, to maintain it at any cost? You think you’re untouchable, but you’re bound by invisible chains—of expectation, of

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