Author: Khushi Anand

  • Past Lives— A Quiet Masterpiece

    Past Lives— A Quiet Masterpiece

    Someone close to me made me watch this a long time ago, and honestly? I get it now. I see why they’re drawn to its themes of love that’s both fleeting and eternal—like the choices that shape us but leave pieces behind. Those “what ifs” that never really fade. Past Lives is a quiet, contemplative…

  • a month spent waiting

    I can’t remember the last time I felt so defeated, so out of control. The whole of December was supposed to be my time—a time to wind down, reflect, and live out the month in all its glory. The last week, in particular, was going to be my escape, my chance to leave behind the…

  • deciding to breath

    Watching Mahabharata again recently took me straight back to my childhood, to those times with my dadi ji. She used to sit me down and narrate the whole story to me, word by word. I was just a kid, but her voice would weave magic, making the epic come alive in ways I could never…

  • to be miserable for a long time?

    For the first time in weeks, I’ve started to wonder if maybe there’s a chance that this won’t work out. It’s a strange and unsettling thought—one I never let myself consider before. But being on my own, feeling this gap day after day, makes me think about it differently. What if I’m just setting myself…

  • naam adaa likhna— by Shaan, Shreya Ghoshal (Yahaan)

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  • the last warmth of autumn

    Two times in one week? Maybe Scorpio really is my season. Joking that it might dull the ache, but I know better. However, a video call has topped it all— small mercies that only seem to deepen the longing. This birthday felt quieter than ever, a year slipping by like a whispered promise. Another year…

  • madno— by Chinmayi, Kshitij Tarey (Lamhaa)

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  • woven into the very fabric of my being

    There’s an album in my phone with your name on it, a collection of glimpses of you, ready for those times when I know I won’t see your face for a while. But when that time comes, I can’t bring myself to look. All of a sudden, the empty space I begged not to grow…

  • Reminders Of Him

    Dear Diary,   My best friend knows everything about me, and she knows about every single detail of my high school. But when I met him, I didn’t tell my best friend. When we began talking, I didn’t tell her. And I certainly didn’t tell her when we ended things. I didn’t tell her anything…

  • October

    I sometimes think back on the day I met Karev and wonder, had we not made eye contact, would my life still ended the same? Was it my destiny from the beginning to suffer like this? Or is this a result of poor choices rather than fate? Life is all about choices. At each stage,…

  • My Pint Of Ice Cream

    After brushing my hair neatly, I finally looked in the mirror and spotted a red patch on my neck. I took the concealer from my handbag and started applying it to the area. I didn’t realize when I zoned out until the ringing of my phone startled me. I peeped at it and saw the…

  • Love Finds You

    “Could you please hurry?” I said to the cabbie. “Sorry ma’am, the road is completely blocked. I can’t do anything. We have to wait.” I sighed. There was nothing else I could do. I guess the meeting would just have to be rescheduled. I should text my PA regarding this.  Looking out the window, I…

  • Letters Without Addresses

    Daylight breaks through the large windows and spills into the room prismatically. It’s not welcoming and warm like it used to be when I was a kid. Instead, it’s blazing and fiery. The library looks the same as it did years ago. I walk through the shelves, remembering all the times my mom had scolded…

  • Being Alive

    Nashville, Tennessee “You still haven’t told me what made you move down here from British Columbia?” Lexi’s panting voice said from behind, “Grayson, I told you about my mother a few days ago. How can you forget that?” Oh, I remember her telling me that her mother left her and her dad a year ago.…

  • And The Grief Bleeds Out

    The streets are lined with classic lamp posts and tall trees, and the front door is a short set of steps from the sidewalk. No driveway, no distance between the doorbell and the public, it would have been the perfect place to play ding dong ditch when I was a kid. The problem here is…

  • bavra mann— by Swanand Kirkire (Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi)

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  • beyond what/ifs

    I recently came across Sarah Russell’s poem “If I Had Three Lives,” and it left a profound impression on me. The poem captures a bittersweet feeling, exploring the theme of longing for what could have been if different choices had been made. It delves into the complexities of love and the choices that shape our…

  • tere naina— by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy (My Name Is Khan)

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  • lingering shadows

    I started running again this week. It’s been alright, I guess. It helps keep my mind off things. I also ordered pizza for my brother. We laughed while watching movies together. It was a good time. With another phone call for a few minutes felt like the cherry on top. I also went to see…

  • tilak— by Bombaby Bandook

    Hairaan dil nahinAa dard de ja Tu Pareshaan dil kasheeSukoon de ja Tu Don’t forget to subscribe to my other website, Travel Viewpoint, where I share travel experiences, tips, and insights. And while you’re here, check out my other blog sections: I’d love for you to join me on this journey. Happy reading!

  • caught me off guard

    Wrapped in layers of longing and yearning, a moment of surprise can feel like a breath of fresh air. As if time paused and for just a fleeting instant, everything shifted. That brief realization evokes a rush of emotions, elation, relief and even a hint of disbelief— a reminder that amidst the waiting and the…

  • luka chuppi— by A.R. Rahman (Rang De Basanti)

    luka chuppi— by A.R. Rahman (Rang De Basanti)

    “Luka Chuppi” is a popular song from the 2006 Bollywood movie Rang De Basanti. Luka Chuppi song meaning features the legendary vocals of Lata Mangeshkar and is composed by A.R. Rahman, one of India’s most celebrated music composers. The song’s lyrics, written by Prasoon Joshi, are deeply emotional and express the longing of a mother…

  • until that time, my windows ache.

    A vivid picture of a quiet, enduring longing? It seems as though one house itself is experiencing a heartache, with every window waiting and every creak and sigh serving as silent witnesses to the emptiness left behind. The windows, like the soul, remain open, hopeful yet aching, watching for a glimpse of the one they…

  • alag aasmaan— by Anuv Jain

    alag aasmaan— by Anuv Jain

    Anuv Jain Alag Aasmaan captures the bittersweet ache of long distance love song, bringing to life the unique struggles of those bound by love but separated by miles. Translating to “different skies,” the title reflects the divide between the two lovers, separated not only by distance but by the daily realities they face while apart.…

  • You Were There Too

    How tenderly you wrap someone’s secrets within yourself, how you soothe them with words you are eager to hear, and how unknowingly you make their life better stands testimony to the fact that when you try to understand someone completely, you, in fact, make the world a better place. The way you remember their favorite…

  • The Summer Of ’09

    The few months I spent at my grandmother’s house will always be one of my favorite memory. Some years ago, I would have hated going back there. I used to make excuses not to actually go there because it’s in a rural area, and I liked the city more, but now as I look back…

  • Through My Eyes

    I wish the world could see her through my eyes. If they did, they’d know how extraordinary she is. There are so many opinions on love, it’s crazy how people say love is a feeling of emotions that one cannot control, but I personally think it’s a choice, a choice that people make when they…

  • To Whatever Came Next

    Growing up, I always loved the cold weather. Just something about it brings me happiness and comfort. I can be outside, being mesmerized by the frost, until I freeze my feet off. And if I have any music with me, I can be outside for hours. But, most importantly, if there’s snow. I’ll lay on…

  • But She Won’t Ask For Help

    But She Won’t Ask For Help

    Eyes Stung, Tears Welled Up,She Pushed Them Back.A Heavy Weight On Her Heart,But Her Ignorance Conquered. Push And Breathe,Ignore And Live,That Was What Her Life Had Become.A Once-Happy Soul, Littered With Scars,And The Light Faded Into The Dark. And Then,It All Got Too Much.The Tears Rolled Down, The Weight Elevated.Her Heart Clenched, The Air Resigned,Her…

  • Raindrops Like Tears

    Raindrops Like Tears

    The drops, the clear crystal drops from the cloudy skies, falling to the ground, being embraced by the thirsty ground. After a hot summer, the clouds roll over the countryside, the lightning brightening up my room, and the cracks of thunder that bring such a thrill to me, as I sit by the window. Slowly,…

  • Trust – Something Overrated

    Trust – Something Overrated

    Trust. A small and simple word that is extremely overused by everyone yet only a fair portion of humans know the deep meaning of it. And as a matter of fact – you should never trust anyone. Even if you think the other person is your soulmate or worse your own family. One should never…

  • All About The Destiny

    All About The Destiny

    And destiny is a very strange thing.  Yes, I believe in destiny but this destiny is not a 100 percent blueprint of our life. Rather it’s like a rough sketch. We are destined to meet some people in our life. But what values is whether the time and place are also right or not.  If…

  • The Himalayan Char Dham Yatra!

    The Himalayan Char Dham Yatra!

    The Himalayan Char Dham Yatra is a dream pilgrimage of every Hindu. At least once in a lifetime, one wishes to have a visit at these holy shrines snuggled in the lap of Himalayas. The four ancient temples mark the spiritual sources of the four sacred rivers, the Yamuna (Yamunotri), the Bhagirathi (Gangotri), the Mandakini…

  • Another Day – Another Dawn

    Another Day – Another Dawn

    And it’s another day, aren’t you energized for new goals, for new agendas, for new things to come up in your life? Well, most of you are not and let me tell you why, it’s because you never wanted to. We all are struggling hard, sometimes whole day and whole night, just to get successful…

  • Embrace Your Destiny

    Embrace Your Destiny

    Many shortcuts in life will help in making our dreams come true and getting succeeded but if shortcuts were the solutions of every problem then every IT professional who uses shortcut keys in keyboard would be the millionaire keyboard would be the millionaire.

  • Information Technology

    Information Technology

    Information Technology, what’s that? Are you still curious to know more about it? Here we go… Basically, we use Information technology to store, recover, and manipulate data or information. Information Technology is considered to be a division of information and communication technology. This is a commonly used term as a synonym for Computers and Computer…

  • Short Hair? Don’t Care

    Short Hair? Don’t Care

    Finally, I cut my hair. Whoa, right? I love long hair. And live for it. I’m constantly trying to grow it longer and then one day, I didn’t want it anymore. And I just chopped it. Right away. I didn’t think about it. Have you ever done something like that? Where you suddenly made a…

  • Brihadeshwara Temple, Thanjavur

    Brihadeshwara Temple, Thanjavur

    There are many heritage sites in the southern part of our country and Thanjavur city of Tamilnadu is one of the places. Here, you can observe many cultural traditions. The Brihadeshwara Temple that is included in the UNESCO’s World heritage site is also situated in Thanjavur. Just by entering here, you will feel like the…

  • New Year’s Eve

    New Year’s Eve

    A New Year is upon us and people all around the world will celebrate the coming of the New Year in peace with their traditions, some of which are a little odd. Again, it’s that time of the year to make new resolutions, wishes and have great hopes for the coming year. It’s a New…

  • Biggest Fear In Life

    Biggest Fear In Life

    No matter how big we are, we all have fears. Everyone is scared of something, some people fears of nearly everything such as heights, the dark, death of loved ones, being alone, deep water and all reptiles but what’s our deepest fear? What’s our greatest fear in life and how do we manage or overcome…

  • Deepawali: The Festival of Lights

    Deepawali: The Festival of Lights

    We all know about Diwali. It is often referred to as the ‘Festival of Lights’ and is almost here. Over one billion Hindus including friends and families are currently preparing for the festival with ancient traditions from thousands of years ago. It’s being remembered at this special time on the calendar. Candles will be lighten…

  • Importance of Mahendru Ghat, Patna

    Importance of Mahendru Ghat, Patna

    Mahendru Ghat of Patna is a Mauryanary Heritage. Mahendra, the son of Ashoka went to Sri Lanka to spread Buddhism through this Ghat. From this Ghat, he also took a twig of blessed Bodhi Tree, which is still flowing in Sri Lanka. However, the original Bodhi Tree of BodhGaya was cut by the Buddhist Shashank.…

  • The Story of Qutub Minar

    The Story of Qutub Minar

    I hope, all of you know about the Qutub Minar. It’s the tallest brick minaret in the world and was made up of Red Sandstone and Marble. The construction was started in 1192 and was completed in 1220. Some additions were also made in 12th century, 14th century and 19th century. It was made by…

  • I am Khushi Anand and here’s my first blog

    I am Khushi Anand and here’s my first blog

    Hey, I am Khushi Anand and here’s my first blog. I have taken very easy subject MUSIC AND CULTURE as it’s simple and you all are aware of it. Music is a sequence and flow of rhythmic notes that please our inner self.  It is one of Arts and a part of culture, and culture…