Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved. Instagram and Gen Z are almost inseparable. I guess that’s the reason why I came across a lot of content criticizing Gen Z regarding their phone etiquette. But why just Gen Z? Aren’t we all guilty of scrolling on our phones, watching Instagram reels or YouTube shorts?…
Author: Surabhi Parashar
A Dive into the 17th Century
Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved. History, some people like it, but I am not one of them. My grades in the history class reflected my sentiment. The endless list of wars, dates, and the reigns of kings and dynasties can be quite boring, don’t you think? For me, everything changed when my…
Reflections at the Turn of the Year
Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved. Happy New Year!!! A bit late for wishes, you think? Well, it depends. The new year is a time for a new job, a new life, new beginnings, new thoughts, new resolutions, and new everything. Personally, I believe that instead of winter, spring should mark the beginning…
Worlds Apart, Hearts Together: A Curmudgeon and an Immigrant
Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2024]. All Rights Reserved. Yesterday, I watched the new Netflix movie “The Man Called Otto”. Given that it’s a Tom Hanks movie, it is a must-watch. And what better day to talk about it than “The World Mental Health Day”? Otto played by Tom Hanks is an old broody guy, he…
Mind, Body, and Tea!!!
Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2024]. All Rights Reserved. Fall is my favorite season of all. The cool breeze and fall foliage are amazing to look at, the sound of leaves crunching underfoot or the smell of cinnamon and apples in the air makes me blissful. Drinking tea, coffee, and soup, visiting pumpkin farms, and going…
Resilience: The Heart of My Character
Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2024]. All Rights Reserved. I’m always striving to be resilient – it’s a quality that I truly value within myself. It has become my compass, guiding me through life’s inevitable challenges. I wasn’t always this strong and confident person that I am today. As a child, I was a calm and…
The Great Gatsby
Today, we honor F. Scott Fitzgerald, born September 24, 1896, a master of American literature. Known for his vivid portrayal of the Jazz Age, Fitzgerald’s works encapsulate the glitz and tragedy of 1920s America. His most famous novel, The Great Gatsby, remains a timeless critique of ambition, wealth, and love. Though his personal life was…
Woke or Not So Woke?
Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2024]. All Rights Reserved. I live in a Catholic neighborhood, and one of the best Catholic schools in the city is nearby. It is no wonder, I often encounter elderly Catholic folks during my morning walks. Today, I met an old gentleman who had lost his key, and I helped him…
Stories and Stars from East to West
Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2024]. All Rights Reserved. The belief in zodiac signs has fascinated cultures for centuries, with millions of people around the world turning to these astrological systems every day. While the concept of zodiac signs varies between cultures, from the Western zodiac to the Indian zodiac (Rashi) or Chinese zodiac, the fundamental…
Autumn Adventures: Back to School, Pumpkins, and Halloween!
Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2024]. All Rights Reserved. As the vibrant days of summer fade, we step into the calm embrace of fall. The air turns crisp, the leaves start to change, and a sense of coziness begins to settle in. Fall has always been a time to slow down, reflect, and enjoy the beauty…
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