Writing & Literature

I am not afraid of death. What unsettles me is the slow erosion of dignity that often precedes it. As the years advance, I find myself thinking less about the inevitability of dying and more about the quality of life that remains before it. Death is certain and honest. Prolonged suffering, dependency, and loss of autonomy are not—and it is these that quietly trouble me. Death does not frighten me because it is inevitable. Growing older does. It is the only certainty that bind

A New Year reflection from a life shaped by effort, error, endurance—and hope Photo courtesy Pixabay The New Year arrives every January with noise, loud celebrations, and urgency. Fireworks crackle and light up the sky at midnight. Resolutions shout. Tipplers sway to the numbing rhythm of the music. Calendars turn with a sense of command—as if life itself must obey the reset. Happens every year. However, at this stage of my life, I welcome 2026 differently. I sit quietly and

Emotional writing is what transforms words on a page into stories that stay with the reader long after the last line is read. The Soul Behind Every Sentence Every good story begins not with a pen, but with a feeling . Words may form the body of writing, but emotion is its soul. Readers may forget the names of characters or places, but they always remember how a story made them feel. Emotion gives words life — it breathes meaning into them, turning writing into experience. Wh

As someone who has spent decades setting up automobile and auto-component plants and training engineers at all levels, I’ve come to realise that the true foundation of quality goes far beyond machines, methods, and metrics. In this article, I share a perspective shaped heavily by my Japanese mentors and my years on factory floors. Quality Is Not Just a Process—It Is a Behaviour Throughout my career, I have managed everything from building new manufacturing units to leading te

“When illness begins to speak louder than your own thoughts, you start searching for a quieter language to live in. I found mine in a single syllable—Om.” There are days when the body feels like a storm system—unpredictable, heavy, pulsing with its own weather. Some mornings begin with fatigue, some nights with fear, and some evenings with a quiet ache you can't quite name. And somewhere in the middle of all this, someone tells you: Chant Om. It sounds too simple, almost nai

By Lantern Bookshelf News Desk Introduction: Beyond Religion, Into Daily Living In the global assessment of 2025, “Hinduism” is no longer discussed merely as one of the world’s major religions. It is increasingly recognised as a way of life — a living civilisation offering timeless guidelines on wellness, ethics, sustainability, physical &  mental health, relationships, and community harmony. Around the world, millions are embracing elements of this Dharmic  lifestyle withou

Elegance and womanhood share a timeless bond. While we often say that beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder, a woman’s true radiance comes from her strength, her poise, and her unshakable confidence. It is this inner light that defines who she is. From the quiet corners of self-reflection to the relentless pursuit of dreams, women continue to write stories of courage and transformation. These verses echo the lives of women who refuse to be contained, who transcend expectati

A reflective essay on the peace and clarity found in early mornings — how silence at dawn teaches us presence, patience, and gratitude.

The Soul Behind Every Sentence Every good story begins not with a pen, but with a feeling . Words may form the body of writing, but emotion is its soul. Readers may forget the names of characters or places, but they always remember how a story made them feel. Emotion gives words life — it breathes meaning into them, turning writing into experience. Why Emotion Matters Emotion is the bridge between writer and reader — an invisible link from one heart to another.A writer feels,

Every story begins with a feeling — a small ache, a burst of joy, a question that refuses to leave. Writing with emotion means writing truthfully. It means letting the heart guide the pen, even when logic hesitates. Our stories in Insightful Lantern are not crafted merely to entertain; they are meant to move, to resonate, to comfort. Because long after plots are forgotten, it is emotion that stays — and it is emotion that binds us all as readers and writers. I Write Because I