Vote For?

The election results of five states have been declared recently.

This time there has been unprecedented voting. 

People have travelled long distances to visit their home-towns and to participate in the "Dance of Democracy" and Indian elections 2026.

While earlier, some citizens were fearful to venture out to vote as they had been coached and targetted, this time they dared to vote feeling secure and also desperate.

Much can be achieved with hope and action.

Never to give up without trying! That is how many non-resident citizens spent their own time and money to travel long distances to their respective villages/towns/cities and exercice their voice, and choice - their franchise.

Coincidence

They loved each other.

Their marriage had been fixed-

His with another girl and her’s with another boy.

Coincidentally, that other boy and other girl loved each other.

Coincidentally, they were to get married in the same marriage-hall.

Coincidentally, the brides and grooms were dressed in similar costumes.

Coincidentally, there was a power-cut at the marriage-venue.

Coincidentally, the lovers found themselves married to one another!

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“Coincidence is God’s way of remaining anonymous”

- Albert Einstein

How Can I Bloom With You?

 They asked why I didn't bloom?

They wanted success to zoom!

 

They never realized the gloom,

Facilitated by them spreading doom.

 

Irresponsible acts & personas still loom,

For growth focus, there is no room.

 

They invested hours to groom!

Still, wonder about no bloom.

44 words

Linking with dversepoets - Prompt- Come Bloom With Me

Do you know toxic people? How can you bloom when they wreck havoc and spell doom?

The Know-All Expert

So you think that you know everything?

You are The Golden Child with bling?

You feel you're the only one- the saviour?

The only one who can heal & cure?

You believe you're Soul Mate & gift?

That you can only solve & uplift?

That you are the only expert here?

That your words & actions bring cheer?

Source: Pexels-Pixabay

The Dream House

She often saw that house.

It looked appealing from outside.

The satin curtains, the furniture... everything looked perfect.

Not satisfied with glimpses, she wanted to explore the entire house.

The mere thought made her feel happy.

She imagined what it’d be like to visit it.

She got her chance soon.

 

Picture Prompt- Source: Roger Bultot

An elderly woman wanted a parcel hand-delivered there.

What Is The Real Forest Cover?

Look at this map.

Nagpur 45°. Ahmedabad 44°. Prayagraj 43°. Delhi 42°. The entire country is a single dark red mass. This is not a heatwave. This is a country that was told its forests were fine.

And this is April. Not May. Not June. The hottest months have not even arrived yet.

The past few days have been hell. So I did what I always do when something bothers me. I went looking for answers.

Why Are Men So Happy?

 “Why are men so happy?”

A woman responded to this-

Because their life is set:

They keep the same surname throughout their life.

They never get pregnant.

Mechanics don't talk to them about complicated technical matters or try to fool them.

Wrinkles enhance their personality.

Grey hair makes them even more attractive.

New shoes do not harm their feet.

Their phone calls last only 30 seconds.

For a 15-day vacation, all they need is one suitcase – and that is almost always half empty.

They can open any jar or bottle without any help.

They don't mind if someone else at the party is wearing the same clothes as them; they might even become friends.

They have no qualms about wearing the same suit for 12 consecutive wedding ceremonies.

They can watch TV with a friend for hours without talking, and it doesn't even occur to them: "Is he angry with me?"

Their underwear is inexpensive: grab a pack of six and you're done.

Three pairs of shoes are enough for him for ten years.

Plus

The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades, or even a lifetime. And if they get bored, they shave their heads without regret.

They can wear swim trunks regardless of how their legs look or whether their stomachs are sticking out. They don't care; they're happy either way.

They never worry about: "What to cook for lunch the next day.”

Even if their weight increases by five kilos, they don't even notice. And even if they do, it doesn't bother them.

Whether they have a belly or not, if they have money, they get a lot of attention.

And the worst part is that...

Every Single One of these things is absolutely true !!!

😅🤣😂 Cheers!

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Received the above via WhatsApp. 

This post may not be applicable for all men though.

There are exceptions for sure.

I know men who are very particular about exercising and managing their weight. Some do the housework and even the cooking! And so many other things.

I feel- being a man in this man’s world makes things easier, comfortable and safer.

They can walk home at midnight without any fears of being abducted or raped. 

What do you feel?

Do share in the comments below.

The Heat Is On - Tips To Beat The Summer Heat

Dear friends, what we are experiencing now is not an ordinary hot weather. It is the arrival of the danger of ‘El Niño’, which can silently take lives and separate our loved ones from us. 

This situation will become more serious as May approaches.

🤔 What is ‘El Niño’?

Simply put, the water in the Pacific Ocean becomes very warm. This changes the air flow around the world. The southwest monsoon, which is supposed to bring us rain in May, may be late or less this time. This means that when it should rain, there will only be intense heat.

🏠🔥 This situation is very dangerous.

Even healthy people can die due to Heat Stroke. Therefore, to save our lives, we must do the following immediately:

💧 Don’t wait until you feel thirsty – that is dangerous!

Thirst is a sign that the body is already dehydrated. You should drink water every hour. Make sure children and the elderly drink water. Always keep a water bottle nearby.

 ☀️🚫 The most dangerous time is from 11 am to 3 pm

At this time, the sun hits the body directly.

Stay indoors as much as possible

Think carefully if there are school sports events

Your child's life is more valuable than any medal

👕 Avoid black clothes

They absorb heat more. Wear light-colored cotton clothes like white or pink.

⚠️ Heat Stroke Symptoms:

➡️Severe headache

➡️Fainting

➡️Vomiting

➡️Dry skin without sweating

If any person has these symptoms, immediately take them to a shady place, wipe the body with a damp cloth and take them to the hospital immediately.

🐾 Don't forget the animals

Help not only the dogs and cats in your house, but also the animals on the street.

Keep water in front of the house or near the wall

Make sure there is shade

🚰📢 Finally…

Don't stay silent after reading this information. 

Share it with your family and friends. 

We all need to be prepared to deal with the upcoming 'El Niño' condition.

 Remember…

We can only escape this danger if we are safe.

Share this information to save another life. 🙏

*** Above message is received via WhatsApp ***

Sharing this here for information and awareness.

Prevention is always better than the cure.

Let’s beat the heat and stay safe and healthy. Take care.

What steps are you taking this Summer? Do share in the comments below.

The Five Stops

I drive for Ola. I mostly work night shifts. Last week, around 11 PM, I picked up an elderly gentleman. White kurta and dhoti, tired eyes- but a strange firmness in his voice.

As soon as he sat in the car, he said:

“Tonight, you’ll have to take me to five places. I’ll pay you ₹5000. Cash. But don’t ask the reason until the end.”

He handed me a piece of paper with five addresses written on it.

Lies, Lies And More Lies

Everywhere- lies, lies, and more lies,

To decipher,  do we have the eyes?

Can you hear the caged truth's cries?

Do you have it in you to face & apprise? 

Source: Pexels - Vlad Bagaclan