Hugs are so underrated. Not the polite, half-hearted ones. I’m talking about those tight, real hugs- where your arms wrap around someone, and for a few seconds, both of you forget everything else. The noise fades. The chaos pauses. And all that remains is warmth. Yes, I am a hugger. Always have been. Even when…
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कभी फिर मिलेंगे
चलो, कभी फिर मिलेंगे।किसी और ज़िंदगी,किसी और दुनिया में। जहाँ मेरी गुस्ताखियाँ कम हों,जहाँ मेरी नादानियाँ कम हों। जहाँ शायद मैं हो पाऊं थोड़ा और ज़िम्मेदार,जहाँ शायद मैं ले पाऊं इन कंधों पे और थोड़ी भार। जहाँ दोस्ती में कोई शर्त न रखी जाए,जहाँ सच्चा प्यार मिल पाए। जहाँ दिल में थोड़ी कम हो खटास,जहाँ…
Window Shopping
Through virtual windows, I peer and swipe,A catalogue of men, each prototype.No vows, no bonds, no legal decree,Just endless aisles of “What could be.” Migrating birds, they flit and roam,No nesting hearts, no solid home.Loyalty? A fleeting disguise,Lost in the glare of pixelated skies. Grindr’s ping, a digital bell,Announces sales of lust to sell.Swipe left,…
I’m toxic. Period!
The past year has been nothing short of a whirlwind. It’s been a year of deep reflection, painful realizations, and, surprisingly, growth. As I write this, I want to make one thing clear: this is my side of the story. Not the absolute truth, but my truth – a story of love, labels, and letting…
The Year it Was: 2024
As 2024 draws to a close, I sit quietly with a cup of coffee. I reflect on the months gone by. If I had to summarize this year, it would be difficult to express everything openly. There’s a whirlwind of emotions, and my thoughts feel tangled, like fairy lights after a long year in storage….
All of Us Strangers
The idea of six degrees of separation is enchanting. This thought suggests any two people in the world are connected through just six acquaintances. It suggests that the world may feel vast. Still, we’re only a few handshakes away from one another. Yet, within this comforting notion lies a quiet question: what about the people…
A Table for One
My heart is yellow,The thoughts are deep,A table for one,Is all I need. The world spins fast,It voices loud,But here I sit,Away from the crowd. No masks to wear,No roles to play,Just me, myself,At the end of the day. This quiet moment,So rare, so true,A space to breathe,The life renew. It’s not escape,It’s a loving…
दिल की कचोट
कभी-कभी बहुत रोना आता है,पर आँसू नहीं आते।एक कचोट सी है दिल में,पर बयान नहीं किये जाते। है दुनिया खुशनुमा,पर मैं खुश नहीं।हूँ भीड़ में भी तन्हा,पर उसमें भी गम नहीं। अकेलेपन में अक्सर,क्षण भर की ख़ुशी पा जाता,पर मेरी परछाई को भी,मेरा साथ रास नहीं आता। मन की चाहत से हूँ मैं अनजान,बस मिल…
How Much is Your Dignity Worth?
I’ve been in this industry long enough to know that dealing with difficult clients is just part of the game in advertising. You’ll always hear stories from colleagues, swap them over drinks, and sometimes even have a laugh about it later. But every now and then, you’ll come across a client who really pushes your…
ANKUR MONDAL 