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Ramu bhaiyya - A big-hearted Autowala19 February 20225 min readDuring a stressful evening at Mumbai's crowded Dadar station, the author missed his train after being stopped by police and then discovered his pocket had been picked, leaving him stranded with almost no money. A kind-hearted auto-rickshaw driver, Ramu Bhaiyya, recognized his plight, drove him back to safety without demanding payment, and reminded him that genuine humanity often shines brightest among ordinary people.
Shoo away the dogs!24 July 20205 min readDuring a routine lockdown-era morning walk to buy milk, the author stumbled upon a strange roadside ritual involving lemons, seeds, flowers, and broken pots, allegedly performed to ward off COVID-19 through superstition and black magic. Amused and skeptical, he later watched a security guard clear away the offerings and feed them to stray calves, reflecting on the persistence of irrational beliefs even during a modern pandemic.
A Good Samaritan - Story of a Rare Compassionate Old Man22 March 20195 min readWhile waiting for a delayed train at a busy Chennai railway station, the author became intrigued by an elderly man who appeared distressed and ultimately missed his own train. Later, he learned that the old man had selflessly stayed behind to guard the luggage of a stranger's family whose baby had been rushed to a hospital, demonstrating a rare act of compassion and responsibility in an age when most people hesitate to trust strangers.
Kem cho - A Good cop who made my day17 March 20195 min readDuring a stressful rainy drive near Vadodara, a novice driver found his car helplessly sliding backward on a muddy, steep incline, narrowly avoiding a collision while his anxious family watched. Just when he feared trouble from the police, a compassionate officer and his team stepped in, stabilized the car, helped push it uphill, and restored his confidence—turning a moment of fear into a lasting lesson in kindness and public service.
OMG! Save me!16 March 20195 min readDuring a pilgrimage to the ancient Sri Mallikarjuna Temple on the crowded last Monday of Karthika, the author faced a moral dilemma when a middleman offered a shortcut to bypass thousands waiting for darshan. Although the family reached the sanctum quickly and happily, the experience left the author reflecting on convenience, compromise, and the true meaning of devotion.
Atithi Devo Bhava - The Richest Hospitality15 March 20195 min readA weary family traveling through rural Karnataka discovered that true richness is not measured by wealth, but by the generosity of a village couple who welcomed complete strangers with water, shelter, fresh milk, and heartfelt warmth.
Their experience beautifully embodied the Indian ethos of “Atithi Devo Bhava” (The Guest is God)—where hospitality is offered selflessly, and making guests feel cared for is considered a sacred duty and a source of pride.
The Dark Knight - My first encounter with a serpant8 March 20195 min readAfter moving into a newly built house on the outskirts of Bellary, the author encountered a terrifying six-foot black cobra that slowly slithered over his feet one dark evening, leaving him frozen in fear for five agonizing minutes.
Amid family celebrations, relocation plans, and warnings about snakes in the area, the incident became a vivid reminder of how fragile and precious life can feel in a single unexpected moment.No articles match these filters.