Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved. I loved writing for “Friday Fictioneers” last week. I am giving it another try. Here’s the photo prompt and my 100-word story. Lucas and Advik had been inseparable ever since Advik’s parents moved into the neighbourhood. They were walking back from school, like every day, when Lucas…
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When Time Began…
Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved. Happy Gudi Padwa and Ugadi to all!!! From Kashmir to Kerala and Punjab to West Bengal, all across India, this festival is celebrated in the month of March/April. People in Kashmir call it “Navreh,” while a similar celebration is termed as “Vishu” in Kerala. In West Bengal…
In Red and Blue
Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved. Today, I’m excited to dive into writing a fun 100-word fictional story for the weekly photo prompt from Friday Fictioneers! This week’s PHOTO PROMPT As we entered the new restaurant, my gaze rose to the wooden ceiling, a boxed rutilant light dazzled with gold and red oriental…
The Joy of Returning to Friends
Friends! Undoubtedly, Friends is the best show. I have watched its reruns countless times. The second runner-up is definitely The Big Bang Theory. As a scientist, how could I not enjoy The Big Bang Theory? I’d love to share my thoughts on another TV show I enjoyed growing up: “Dawson’s Creek.” I know, I know,…
To My Dad…
Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved A father-daughter bond is one of life’s most special relationships. It’s built over years of small moments, shared stories, gentle advice, and the comforting feeling that someone is always on your side. We all share a deep love for our mothers, often expressing it with a simple…
Spring, Scroll, and a Friend
Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved. Spring doesn’t seem to be springing this year. It feels as if the season is negotiating its arrival. A bud here, a brighter evening there, the light lingers a little longer, forcing winter to loosen its grip. It’s technically here, but it hasn’t fully committed. Still, the…
AI or Darwin – Survival of the Fittest or the Smartest?
Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved. Lately, there has been a lot of debate about the use of AI-driven technologies and the future of humanity. Well, the claims are not completely baseless and stem from the arguments presented by Geoffrey Hinton. In his Nobel Banquet Speech, “The Father of AI,” Geoffrey Hinton himself…
From Oncology to Everyday Life
Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved. Cancer changes lives, not only for the person diagnosed, but for everyone who loves them. Cancer patients confront a whirlwind of feelings such as hope, despair, and the struggle to understand the situation. It reshapes routines, priorities, and even the mindset. Working in oncology doesn’t just teach…
Where the Scenery Pauses, the Mind Wanders and the Pen Speaks
Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved. Today I sit, wrapped in my thoughts, sipping my morning coffee. Just absorbing the scenery in my backyard. It snowed all night, and the sun hasn’t risen yet. The streetlights are still on, and the lamppost near my backyard is freckled with snow. Leafless trees stand in…
New Minds, Old Metrics & The Gen Z Intelligence Debate
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?…
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