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Sibling : Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common; a brother or sister………now this is what “sibling” means according to dictionaries. My understanding is a little bit different. I have a younger sibling so my perspective of writing this blog is through an elder’s eye. According to my higher scale of knowledge, a sibling is someone who doesn’t only share a parent but also shares your space, your comfort, your food, your toys, your books, etc. So basically anything that you claim to be yours is theirs and gradually it becomes entirely theirs. Strangely, you are more than okay with this development. It’s as if you submit to their wishes because it gives you utmost happiness. When you’re a young kid and people often visit you, and by ‘people’ I mean relatives and unknown humans who claim to be “friends” of your parents and act as if you are an intriguing creature whose cheeks suddenly seem in dire need of kneading, hence they are pulled and pinched i...

Life is beautiful and worthwhile. It’s a journey that is meant to be embraced to the fullest every single day. Elton John very rightfully says “Live for each second without hesitation”. Life gives us many unexpected blows and many memorable moments. This year came as a thunderbolt and thrashed many lives all over the world. To live life to the fullest, optimism is the only path one should tread upon. Happy mind is synonymous to happy life. These lockdown days have righteously taught many a soul to find hope or optimism after a lot of tremulous thoughts and sleepless nights. Happiness is a very relative term. Reading is one such activity which not only bestows immense pleasure but also enriches one’s mind with positive notions. Listening to music, sketching, painting, gardening are some exciting activities one can find pleasure in. But the ultimate one is catching up with old friends. During these days of mobility restrictions, one can find solace in just a little telephonic conve...