In 64 AD, Emperor Nero was all about crafting a grand Rome but got lost in his obsession. His micromanagement led to a devastating fire that raged for nine days, while he reportedly did nothing to help. The disaster sparked rebellion among the citizens, marking the beginning of Nero’s downfall as they turned against him.
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A Profound Conversation: The Sage and the Seer
The sage’s question pierced the air, “What is it that you see when you gaze into the future?” The seer’s eyes sparkled with insight, “I see the purpose of life. The eternal quest for meaning and understanding.” The sage’s curiosity was piqued, “And what have you discovered on this journey of self-discovery?” The seer’s voiceContinueContinue reading “A Profound Conversation: The Sage and the Seer”
FAVORITE FABLE
On this closing day of World Folk Tales & Fables week, I would like to share the Aesop Fable which I liked the most. A calf asks his mother, “Mom! you are so big, and powerful compared to a dog, you can beat a dog in any fight. Then why are you still scared ofContinueContinue reading “FAVORITE FABLE”
WORLD WATER DAY
Not too far in a future, in the Central London, a person is crawling slowly in the sand. Another person looking everything through the television turns to his wife and said, “poor fellow is dying, but he can’t even afford a sip of water.” He further adds, “look at the irony, he is dying ofContinueContinue reading “WORLD WATER DAY”
I DONT CARE
Whenever they say, life is not fair,I reply the same, “I don’t care.”They have tried hard to make me fall,I am still smiling, still standing tall. Whenever they shout, don’t you dare,I reply the same, “I don’t care.”The ache keeps on increasing my sense of unease.But the torment could never bend my will on knees.ContinueContinue reading “I DONT CARE”
EVERYTHING WILL BE OKAY
I can feel the fragrance of chocolates in the air,The flowers blossoms, spreads the beauty everywhere.The month is synonym with lots of love and care,Be it human or birds, you see them flying in pair. Rosses in my garden blossoms fresh as new,The petals are beautified with the drops of dew,In the skies high, theContinueContinue reading “EVERYTHING WILL BE OKAY”
ENVY
One morning Eshan got a call from his old companion Sameer. Sameer asked him of his well-being and his plans of the night. Eshan asked the reason, to which Sameer told him, he and other friends are visiting the town for the day. Eshan was glad to hear that and said, “why not all ofContinueContinue reading “ENVY”
MIDPATH CONNUNDRUM
A young boy is training too hard for the race he has to participate in. Seeing him train, worries his parents that he will injure himself. His father goes to have a talk with him regarding this. The father says “Son, you are stretching your limits a little too hard, you might injure yourself.” TheContinueContinue reading “MIDPATH CONNUNDRUM”
JUDGEMENTAL
“I want you to kill me, I don’t want to live just waiting for my death.” a young beautiful girl cries in front of her doctor. The girl has been diagnosed with a terminal disease; the doctor expects her to live not more than a few months. The old calm doctor says to her, “EuthanasiaContinueContinue reading “JUDGEMENTAL”
ABDICATION
A prince decides to renounce his throne in search of a better successor for it. He hesitantly tells this to the King, expecting the reprimand from his father he stands strong with his decision. But the King appreciates the thoughts of the prince, King says “I am proud of you son, you selflessly thought forContinueContinue reading “ABDICATION”
Life Lessons 