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Beyond the Box (BTB), Fastest Finishers

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Beyond The Perfect Match

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Zentangle: Meditative Drawing for Calm and Creativity

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Yoga Beyond the Mat: Practicing Mindfulness in Everyday Life

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Xanthic Living: Yellow and Your Well-Being

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Writing with Wit: Humour That Engages

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Visual Storytelling in Photography: How to Capture Meaningful Moments

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Unplug to Reconnect: Finding Clarity Beyond Screens

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The Timeless Journey of Origami: From Tradition to Modern Art

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Kaleidoscope

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Kaleidoscope

The soft hues of bronze and ochre at dawn A misty morn Shrouds swiftly the shards of glass that mirror Voices quiver Behind sundry faces,…

Vandana AshokDecember 24, 2025

The Highway Motel

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The Highway Motel

Mani swirled the steering wheel of broken down blue tempo on to muddy village road. His granny seated beside him pulled out a small jewellery…

Vandana AshokDecember 24, 2025

Open Drums Circle

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Open Drums Circle

The gaudy interiors and the tantalizing aroma of continental cuisine. Did nothing to wipe out the sullen expression on Tarun’s face as he stepped out…

Vandana AshokDecember 24, 2025

Wings of Hope

My Writings Poetry

Wings of Hope

Dark recesses of the past set you free as — A bird You quietly resolve with renewed vigour as hope— Soars high You embrace new…

Vandana AshokDecember 24, 2025

Crochet Quilt

My Writings Poetry

Grandma’s Crochet Quilt

Her nimble fingers moved deftly and quickly Over rows of wool, crochet hooks to and fro Sewing invisible threads of love dearly A rare, delicate…

Vandana AshokDecember 24, 2025

Party Hostess

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Party Hostess

Fatigued, and she won't let her eyelids droop Unplanned party, her worst nightmare comes true Dreams of chaos, mess played on a loop A stocked,…

Vandana AshokDecember 24, 2025

Mandala Art

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Dot Mandala Art for Home Decor

In today’s digital age of shorter attention spans, the risk of being easily distracted and falling into mental fatigue is looming large. Many people resort…

Vandana AshokApril 5, 2026

Book Reading

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Cut the Scroll, Choose a Book Instead

According to a recent study, reading for just a few minutes can help reduce stress by 68% compared to listening to music or taking a…

Vandana AshokApril 3, 2026

Blogging as a Hobby

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Blogging as a Hobby: Stay Consistent & Motivated

One of the biggest challenges in blogging is churning out blog post after blog post while staying motivated. There are many reasons you may not…

Vandana AshokApril 2, 2026

AI Alchemist

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AI Is the Alchemist for Creative Writers

You could be a science fiction author for young adults staring at a blank screen, struggling to find inspiration to write. Over the past few…

Vandana AshokApril 1, 2026