Upasana Sarmah

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[Upasana Sarmah @UpaTink]

"For all of us in this world, if you ever score 36 or lesser in life, remember: it isn't end of the world.The spring stretches backward only to propel you forward. And once u succeed, don't forget to celebrate with those who stood by u when the world wrote you off." ~ @sachin_rt

[Blue🦋 @Lismarblue]

A los 40 años, Franz Kafka (1883-1924)
que nunca se casó ni tuvo hijos, paseaba por un parque de Berlín cuando se encontró con una niña que lloraba porque había perdido su muñeca favorita.

Juntos buscaron la muñeca, pero sin éxito. Kafka le dijo que se vieran allí al día siguiente y que volverían a buscarla.

Al día siguiente, cuando aún no habían encontrado la muñeca, Kafka le dio a la niña una carta "escrita" por la muñeca que decía: "Por favor, no llores. Hice un viaje para ver el mundo. Te escribiré sobre mis aventuras".

Así comenzó una historia que continuó hasta el final de la vida de Kafka.
Durante sus encuentros, Kafka leía atentamente las cartas de la muñeca, escritas con aventuras y conversaciones que a la niña le parecían adorables.

Finalmente, Kafka devolvió la muñeca (la había comprado). «No se parece en nada a mi muñeca», dijo la niña.

Kafka le entregó otra carta en la que la muñeca escribía: "Mis viajes me han cambiado". La niña abrazó a la nueva muñeca y la llevó feliz a casa.

Un año después, Kafka murió. Muchos años más tarde, la niña, ya adulta, encontró una carta dentro de la muñeca. En la pequeña carta firmada por Kafka estaba escrito:

“Probablemente perderás todo lo que amas, pero al final, el amor regresará de otra manera.”

[Sidhant Sibal @sidhant]

Story of Aloka

The most famous Indian Desi Doggo, once stray on the streets of Kolkata, joined Buddhist monks on their peace pilgrimages.He walked 2,300-mile Walk for Peace across America in 2025-2026. Leaders of Sri Lanka, Thailand booked his ticket. He has own Wikipedia page

[Earth_Wanderer @earth_tracker]

The boy was a PHD holder in Physics last life 😂😂

[Dr Jason Philip. M.S., MCh @Jasonphilip8]

The world sees Praggnanandhaa as a chess prodigy. They see the trophies, the headlines, the victories over Magnus Carlsen,& the enigmatic smile across the board. They didn't see the journey of this Chennai star.

I saw a middle class Tamil family deciding that a child's dream was worth every sacrifice they could make. They don't see a father working tirelessly so that tournament fees could somehow be afforded. They don't see a mother travelling endlessly with her son, carrying home cooked food across continents because every rupee mattered. Yes, even food. They don't see the thousands of lonely hours spent staring at 64 squares while other kids watched Cable TV.

What makes his story remarkable is that he wasn't even the family's 1st chess prodigy. His sister, Vaishali, was already making waves. Many younger siblings would have lived in that shadow. Instead, he quietly built a light of his own.

By 12, he had become one of the youngest Grandmasters in history. But talent alone never explains greatness. Chess at the highest level, is never merely a test of intelligence. It is a test of resilience. Nezhmetdinov, Parimarjan Negi, Sultan Khan... They were all supremely talented. Yet never made it big.

Praggs had the doggedness, when the path was strewn with thorns & pebbles, the peak was not visible. A test of whether you can keep thinking when exhausted, keep believing after defeat,& keep improving when the world isn't watching.

Then came Magnus Carlsen. For most young players, facing Magnus is like standing at the foot of Everest. Praggnanandhaa climbed anyway. He beat him. Then beat him again. And again. What initially looked like an upset slowly became the arrival of a new force.

But perhaps the most extraordinary thing about him is his temperament. In an age that rewards noise, he remains quiet. Unassuming. In a world obsessed with self promotion, he lets his moves speak. He wins without arrogance. He loses without excuses. There is a rare dignity about Praggs.

Sometimes I think about the absurdity of it all. In a universe containing billions of stars and countless worlds, on one small planet, in one corner of Chennai, a boy sat before a chessboard,& dreamt the impossible. Not because success was guaranteed. It never is. Not because the odds were favourable. It never was. But because he loved the game, his family believed in him.

That, more than any rating or title, is what makes Praggnanandhaa special. His story is a reminder that greatness rarely arrives with fanfare. It is built quietly, one sacrifice, one setback, one ordinary day at a time, until suddenly the world looks up and calls it extraordinary. Jai Hind!

[Mr PitBull Stories @MrPitbull07]

The attempt to sabotage a photographer’s chances ended up creating the most memorable image of his career.

Everyone at the regional zoo photography competition knew he was the favorite. Year after year, his elephant photographs stood out, and he had earned a reputation for being one of the friendliest people there, always gracious even when others hoped someone else would finally take the top prize.

So when a zoo insider quietly helped a competing friend, they thought they had found the perfect way to stop him. He was assigned the worst elephant viewing slot of the day, a time when the elephants were usually resting and inactive. Since his winning images often showcased their strength, movement, and personality, it seemed like a guaranteed disadvantage. He realized exactly what was happening, but instead of arguing or complaining, he simply picked up his camera and headed in as if nothing had changed.

When he arrived, he found an elephant peacefully resting among a pile of old tires, completely still, with a small butterfly perched on its trunk. Rather than trying to force a dramatic shot, he patiently waited. Moments later, the elephant opened its eyes and awkwardly crossed them to look at the butterfly sitting inches from its face.

The result was one of the funniest and most unexpected wildlife photographs anyone at the event had ever seen. 😂

The image went on to win the competition and quickly spread far beyond it, becoming a reminder that sometimes the obstacle meant to hold you back ends up leading directly to your greatest opportunity.

[Jyotiraditya M. Scindia @JM_Scindia]

The future has a message for us this #WorldEnvironmentDay

Young Grace Wangchuk Bhutia from Sikkim reminds us that every action counts when it comes to protecting nature.

In a few simple words, her heartfelt appeal is a powerful call to build a cleaner, greener and more sustainable future for generations to come.

[Dailymeow @Dailymeoww1]

A woman shared footage showing that her cat never leaves the side of her newborn baby, not even for a moment. She even said that when the baby falls asleep, the cat curls up next to the baby and sleeps alongside it.

She also added this note to her post:

"My cat gave birth recently, but due to a premature birth, all of her kittens sadly passed away. She probably associates my baby's scent with the scent of her own kittens. That's why she thinks the baby is her own and never leaves its side."

Would you look at this, how peacefully they are sleeping together... 🥹😭❤️

[Aditya Raj Kaul @AdityaRajKaul]

Extremely Rare Red Sprites Spotted Flashing Over Tibet. They are caused by high levels of electrical activity and form in the upper atmosphere during powerful thunderstorms.

[Buitengebieden @buitengebieden]

He unlocked a feeling he didn’t know existed.. 😅

[Lost Temples™ @LostTemple7]

Nature’s greatest architects might actually be birds

[Spina Kicks🥇 @Spinaaaaa17]

This 2 years old singer shocked everyone 🥹❤️

I was playing piano in los angeles when Leona asked me if I could play "let it go" from frozen💠🎹

As long as I started playing she noticed and microphone above her head and the rest was history ❤️❤️🥹🥹

[AdyaKali ( HINDU ) @satishshar1]

A simple moment of care between two brothers that feels really heartwarming. 🥺

[jenies @oneforeds]

When you choose the right husband, your child gets the right father.. girls

[Varsha Singh @varshaparmar06]

Little Punch his orange mama 🧡
His whole world revolves around it🫶

[Vikram @Vikram10729557]

His laugh was very cute and real😂❤

[The Tatva @thetatvaindia]

🚨VIRAL | Dosa seller prepares dosa for cow that regularly visits his shop

[𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘆🫧💚 @beyoncegarden]

the way i actually learned something omfg😭

[aka @akafaceUS]

A dog figured out how to use escalators and now won’t stop taking rides on them.

[Techno Funda Investing @TechnoFunda6]

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[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

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