General Elections Ab-tak

General Elections Ab-tak

By Sarvesh AntapurkarNo Comments
India; a subcontinent rich in culture, history, contrast and diversity. 6 major religions, 22 languages and a lot of people. More than 17% of world's population living in an area which fits to one third of the United States. And every 5 years, a marvellous show is put up. The General Elections. In the ongoing general elections more than 900 million of the Indians have become eligible to vote. It is more than the ballots cast in last 7 U.S. Presidential elections combined. In 2014 elections in India there were 8000 candidates from over 450 parties battling for only 543 seats in the lower-house of parliament, known as the LOK-SABHA. An additional 2 seats are nominated by the president from the Anglo-Indian Community. Breaking down the stats, 1 Member of Parliament (MP) represents 1.5 Million Voters compared to the UK where there are 650 seats and each MP represents 72,000 voters. Post the elections whichever party or alliance wins...
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The Last Life

The Last Life

By Ashutosh Gursale6 Comments
The Last Life, Digital, 1640*2040 px, Ashutosh Gursale The Arrow of Time: Soundtrack to Timelapse of the Future by melodysheep [Please play the soundtrack while reading through the article. If you love the piece, do support the artist by buying the album!] A glimpse of our Past and Present Life on Earth began millions of years ago. Ever since the first life form developed into a multi-cellular being, we have evolved into what we are today. People wake up, dress up and go on about their day. The ones left to question the way our world works are children, or the scientists who are termed crazy. Take a moment. Look around you, have you stopped questioning the ways of life? Well, d'you remember the time when pretending to like someone was absurd because "Hey! Stacey broke my favorite pencil. I won't talk to her, ever!" was enough of a reason to break ties with Stacey? In our world of pretense, we have accepted the wrongs...
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Gathering Emotions

Gathering Emotions

By Radhika Ravindra27 Comments
Now feel the words with a melodious playback! Presenting to the readers, a fine musical touch in the background while you continue reading. (Press Play) Some people own this magical aura that whenever you see them, a reflexive emotion of ecstasy builds up in you. You feel like spending a greater span of time with them. You wish that the moment should never cease. Their words feel like the melodies you can never get tired of listening. Their actions become a record of events that you can replay numerous times and still won't yawn out of boredom. And their slight touch can transform your dull day into a bright one in a matter of seconds. Somewhere in the depth of my mind, I knew, the feelings and emotions I was gathering will drift and hurt me after time. But where's the thrill if I don't try and just sit back having given up? Thinking that would only add up a dreary factor to...
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Can I just…

Can I just…

By Sarvesh Antapurkar2 Comments
And today can I just walk? Like I want to? When no one would see me? Where no one will feel any difference? Can I just go out as I'm? Naked of all the faces I wear to make do? So no one would walk with me? Or towards me? Can I just let go today? Of the feelings I hold back? And no one would get hurt? Unlike the times before? Today, can I be myself? With nothing hidden in the dark? Without regrets? And just all love? Can they just be as they are? Neither a bit less? Nor a part more? Perfect for existence and love? Can they let me be me today? Without judging? Nor getting hurt and hurting? Not complaining and only loving? Like the peaceful flow of the mighty Yangtze Would then I be. Only for if Daydreaming is not what I ask for. ©The Honest Fabler — Sarvesh Antapurkar ©Image Source — Google Images ...
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New Year

New Year

By Radhika Ravindra12 Comments
Attending peg parties, Or hoping for new lotteries. Gazing at the clocks, As new year knocks. Fireworks in the sky, Or watching a TV show away from ply. Bottles of beer and barrels of wine, Some cliché parties which invite you to dine. Just a switch of the calendar someway, Admiring the undeniable, "Same old shit, different day." Counting down aloud or making a remarkable toast, A kiss at midnight and a new year resolution to boast. Materializing your mind to contemplate, By arranging ornamental cakes to celebrate. Is this all there is to the new year? Then tell me what exactly is new here? © The Honest Fabler — Radhika Ravindra © Image Source — Google Read more: Embracing Good Vibes: https://thehonestfabler.com/embracinggoodvibes/...
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Disappointed

Disappointed

By Riya Singh1 Comment
      27.07.2015 I have always thought twice before speaking to my father. I love him, no doubt. And he does, too. But I've always wondered if parents were supposed to be those people in your life that you could share anything with. They are always there for you. Not only to support you in the career but also in your personal life. But my mother would be busy in her own career, household chores, and to look after my younger brother. All of these things would consume her time. She would be left with little to no time for me. So our bond never grew much. My father had always been disappointed with my academics since he couldn't believe that when he had religiously been the topper of his class and school then how could I, his daughter be so weak in academics. He always told me that I needed to ignite the fuel of passion within me. Only then would I be...
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My ideal kind of death

My ideal kind of death

By Riya SinghNo Comments
My ideal kind of death Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the text belong solely to the author. Well, I'm no expert on the subject, mainly because of the lack of experience, and also because of lack of formal study on the area, so I will go by what I have seen and heard. At one point, we all have wondered how we would die or how we would want to die. I have thought about it, too. And there are various situations by which I might die. But is there an ideal kind of death? It sounds stupid like asking what type of poisoned cake would you like. So there are various ways by which we can die and let's go through some of them. Slow death The deaths caused by diseases like cancer, heart problems and numerous deadly diseases mostly end up with the patient on the hospital bed undergoing countless operations and tests. These kind of deaths are not only...
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Embracing Good Vibes

Embracing Good Vibes

By Radhika Ravindra16 Comments
It's been a while since you had a light hearted conversation, A long talk with someone which intoxicates your soul, A discussion that disentangles your intertwined thoughts, With tales of hope being the small capsules of a hopeless day.   It's been a while since you embraced the serenity, As you inhaled the scent of damp ground underneath, Exchanging rhapsodical gazes with your partner, While observing the beatific sunset as its colors blended gradiently.   It had been a while since you gazed at the long stretch of oceans, Stirring the heart as it radiated good vibrations into your soul, The blowing wind on your face detaching your worries away, As you sat quietly devouring the good vibes and its majestic purity.   They say Miracles happen when you do something without being asked, Maybe you should start by giving something to the world, Maybe a smile? A little compliment? A helping hand? You can’t harvest a field of good vibes if you don’t plant the seed of gratitude.   Complain less, be thankful and generous. Don’t expect you will receive...
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