Monday, October 26, 2026
Spotlight
Essays, stories and poems from thinkdeli writers, picked for the front page.
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Navaratri & Dussehra
Day 1 — Maa ShailaputriIn our home dolls we lovingly collectMaa Shailaputri descends to protectWith lotus and Trishul in her handWhich she weaves like magic wandGranting purity devotion strengthBlessing all at lengthDay 2 — Maa BrahmachariniMaa Brahmacharini descends in whiteShe is the calm in our quiet nightHolding a Rudraksha Mala and water potShe comes home and takes her spotTeaching us patienc...
Memorial
real eyes realize real lies. we are under reacting. alex pretti was murdered for caring about his community. there is a metaphor somewhere in there for the politicial and humanitarian crisis that the worlds two biggest democracies are going through. practice having no fear.
The 7 Wars In My Head
Be Proactive (1 of 7)Stephen Covey says, Take charge, be proactive, lead the way,My mind whispers, They hurt you first, make THEM pay.One wants me to own my sky,One wants me to just react and cry.Use it today: Before you react, breathe for five, then reply.
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The frozen bird…
One of my favourite short stories that gets an important management lesson across-A little bird was flying south for the winter. It was so cold the bird froze and fell to the ground in a large field. While it was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on it. As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, it began to realize how warm it was. The dung was actually thawin...
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Grey Moon, Red Mars, Green Earth - Chapter 1
Meera sat in the seat next to the porthole through which she could look outside the rocket. Everything was grey. The body of the rocket was grey, the back of the seat on which the entertainment display was mounted was grey, the body of the rocket was grey, and the Moon ahead was grey. She was also not entirely certain what she was going to do once she was on the Moon. She just knew she wanted to g...
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So Mini Things
This is not a review. I am no expert in stand up comedy. I am writing this as a fan of Shraddha’s work. Don’t expect a literary critique. Through this essay I will try to convince you to watch her work.Like countless other couples, my wife and I have embraced the modern way of showing love - sharing reels. We have shared countless reels. Most of them are forgotten right after. There are very few t...
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Vihaan had to go for Mansha to come
As I sit here watching my daughter Blow Bubbles with so much Joy and Utter Bliss, her right leg injured from a fall in the bathroom as she Seized, and yet she singing and Blowing Delightful bubbles in the air…She doesn't know what a seizure is and how and what happens to her while she has one.. It's what I go through as the parent watching her have one.. And having to figure my coping ways over th...
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Subdomain vs Subfolder: Which is Better for SEO?
When starting a blog, one of the most common debates is whether to use a subdomain (blog.domain.com) or a subfolder (domain.com/blog). Both options have pros and cons, and the choice can significantly impact your SEO performance. In this post, we’ll break down the differences between subdomains and subfolders, explore their SEO implications, and help you decide which is best for your website.What ...
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Book Review - Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Dr. Joe Dispenza
Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself: A Journey of TransformationBook ReviewBreaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Joe Dispenza is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration into the science of self-transformation. This book delves into how we can change our core personality traits and break free from the limitations imposed by our past experiences. Here are some key points and takeaways from...
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एक अनुभव वाद्य पथकाचा!
द सुपर युवा वाद्य पथककाय असतं एक वाद्य पथक? कशी असायला हवी पथकाची शिस्त, एखादा नवीन ताल/पॅच कसा बसवला पाहिजे, ढोल कोणत्या वेळी उचलला की चांगलं वाटेल.....हे सगळं युवा वाद्य पथकामुळे कळालं..!!!माझं वाद्य पथकातील हे पहिलच वर्ष, त्यामुळे जरा धाकधूक वाटत होती जमेल ना, होईल ना असं, पण जशी प्रॅक्टीस होत गेली, शिकत गेलो तसं समजू लागलं, मज्जा येऊ लागली, नविन ओळखी झाल्या...इतके नवीन अनुभव मिळायला लागले की.....
Fall 2026
A song can change the world
I do earnestly believe that a great song can make the world a better place. If there is a lifeline for people to connect to - be it the lyrics, the music, the visuals or all of the above - it helps make the world a less lonely, less frightening place. No it won’t solve world hunger or bring peace. But uplift, strengthen one soul at a time,yes. It can. There are a bunch of songs that I can recall b...
The Comeback Arc
1. AbandonedLeft on the street with no guide or map,I picked myself up and closed the gap.They said I was done, said I’d fall and break,I built from the ashes for my own sake.Storms tried to pull me under the tide,I learned to swim with the hurt inside.Scars on my back, but fire in my crown,They left me to sink. But I did not drown.2. UnbrokenThey tried to bury me under the weight,I turned the dir...
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