Aadhyaya Gupta 10 years A heartfelt poem celebrating the people who brighten our darkest days. Through the love of a mother and the joy of friendship, the poet reflects on gratitude, companionship and the little moments that make life brighter. When my days are gloomy, Mom is there to flip my frown. When my days are black and dark, Mom is there to start the spark. Staying with me every day, Giving me ideas all day. My friends keep my hopes high, By bringing fun through the l

Shiv Agrawal 10 years A young student discovers that small, consistent efforts can lead to big results. By practising mathematics every day instead of waiting until the last moment, he gains confidence, scores full marks, and learns the value of discipline and perseverance. Small Changes, Big Impact "Next week, we will have a Mathematics Written Test," our maths teacher announced. As soon as I reached home, I told my mother about it. Usually, I would wait until the last minu

Priya Chaturvedi Global Markets Professional, avid reader, finding rhythm in semi-classical dance and expression in Hindi verse. LinkedIn A sharp and witty reflection on the importance of freedom of expression, urging us to think, question and speak up. Through humour and everyday examples, the article reminds us that silence is easy, but finding our voice is essential. "बोल के लब आज़ाद हैं तेरे…" "…बोल ज़ुबान अब तक तेरी है"। फ़ैज़ की कविता है जो बिना लाग-लपेट के हमसे अपनी

Ayaansh Age - 8 years old Follow Toby and Lily as they turn a simple school lesson into meaningful everyday as caring for nature, saving resources, protecting animals, and turning waste into something useful. Today at school in "Prep My Skills," Toby and Lily learned that small changes can make a big impact. Toby and Lily decided they would do that. After going home, Toby separated the waste and Lily planted three pots. They also did not waste water. When they went to the gar

Avyan Bahety 10 years A thoughtful look at innovation through a child’s eyes, celebrating how new ideas make life easier while reminding us to use them wisely, care for our planet, and build a cleaner, greener future. We live in a world where innovation is all around us. Every day, new discoveries are made in fields like medicine, technology, and architecture. These inventions make our lives easier, safer, and more comfortable. Our curiosity, logical thinking, and hard work h

Aarv Jain 11 years My inspiration is Mahendra Singh Dhoni. He is a very skilled cricket player. Since childhood, I have loved cricket, and I have always liked wicketkeeping. That is why M.S. Dhoni inspires me so much. M.S. Dhoni is respected by cricket fans all over the world because of his exceptional talent and calm nature. Even though he has retired from international cricket, people still remember the way he played in his prime. Chennai Super Kings is my favorite IPL team

Parv Dasani 9 years This inspiring piece celebrates the power of small changes and how tiny improvements can lead to remarkable results. It encourages readers to embrace innovation, learn from setbacks, improve everyday habits, and believe that consistent little steps can create a brighter and better future.. It is my strong belief that small changes lead to colossal improvements, upgrading the future and also helping us to invent, enhance and make our lives magical, which, h

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Sandeep Mishra Electrical Engineer, Gold Medalist, Senior Executive, Poet, Tabla Enthusiast. English Translation: The Rainy Season The rainy season has come again, Nature has swayed, and youth has embraced it. Clouds have gathered, and cool breezes are blowing, This carefree heart has become restless. Rainbow colours have spread across the horizon, Enthusiasm has begun to rise in every heart. Showers of happiness have poured down along with the rain, The rainy season has come

Anay Rathi 9+ Years Splish Splash celebrates the playful magic of a rainy day, where dancing flowers, paper boats, joyful splashes, and the aroma of hot buns come together to capture the wonder, excitement, and simple happiness of childhood. Leaves swinging here and there, I’ve not seen this anywhere. Everyone goes to their place, At their fastest pace. And when it starts raining, All the pretty flowers start waving. Children come out in their raincoats, To start sailing thei

Avyan Bahety 10 years A heartfelt celebration of the rainy season through a child's eyes—filled with the joy of raindrops, the fragrance of wet earth, colourful umbrellas, cozy moments, and the simple excitement that only rain can bring. Rain is a gift of nature to all of us. Whenever raindrops splatter on the windowpane, I am filled with happiness and excitement. When I hear the raindrops falling gently on the soil, I feel calm and relaxed. The rainy season is very important

Manjusha Arora Mom, EI Website Contributor Every mother knows these moments—the tiny hands she once held, the first steps she cheered, the quiet wish to pause time. These poems gently capture the love, pride, and bittersweet beauty of watching a little boy grow while forever remaining her little one. The Clock Vine The rain is gone, the game is done, He pauses play, my little son. He brings a Clock Vine wet with dew, A piece of time he gave to you. The blossom twists to meet

Sandeep Mishra Electrical Engineer, Gold Medalist, Senior Executive, Poet, Tabla Enthusiast. मां की छवि जो मन में थी बसी समय के साथ वह बदलते दिखी। पहले मां एक गृह लक्ष्मी का रोल थी निभाती आज वह दुर्गा सरस्वती और लक्ष्मी तीनों रूप में है विराजती । मां अब घर की सीमा में नहीं है बंधी घर चलाने में भी पिता के साथ है खड़ी वह कितनी भी वयस्त क्यों न हो अपने बच्चों की शिक्षा है उसके लिए सर्वोपरि। बाहर की विषम परिस्थियों से वह दुर्गा की तरह है लड़ती, बच्चों की सुरक्षा में वह ढाल ब

Harinath Story Teller EI Outlook Editor, Linkedin Profile, Blog The Journey Begins The trek started from Gangotri — a place as mystical as it is majestic. Over four days, we trekked a rugged Himalayan terrain, slowly inching toward our goal: the sacred Siva Kund. Note "We began our Kedartal trek from the sacred town of Gangotri, navigating through dense alpine forests and rugged terrains, ascending to the glacial lake nestled at 4,750 meters(15000 ft). Surrounded by towering

Sandeep Mishra Electrical Engineer, Gold Medalist, Senior Executive, Poet, Tabla Enthusiast. युरोप का सफर था एक सुहाना सफर देखा प्रकृति का का खुबसूरत नजारा और ऐतिहासिक धरोहर। जिन्हें पढ़ा था किताबों में कभी उन्हें देखने का मिला एक अवसर। जिधर भी डालो अपनी निगाहें हरियाली ही आती थी नज़र। प्रकृति की गोद में हम घूमें साफ सुथरे थे सब डगर देखे फूलों के बाग और बर्फ से ढके शिखर। रोम लंदन और पेरिस की बात है निराली भव्य इमारतों के हैं ये अदभुत शहर कलोन फ्लोरेंस व वेटिकन सिटी को मिल

Parv Dasani 9 years It’s a long vacation for young students Full of joy, without any dents Every day, there’s an innovative activity But these times, staying at home is a boring pity I read, draw or play in the day Those are my hobbies, so I do always say It’s a hot and monotonous period of time But if you enjoy a warm climate, for you it’s a dime Interesting books make a day feel like an hour Or else for me the day is sour Drink higher volumes of water Or else the heat g

Samiksha Verma 9th grade. At 11:30 PM, with almost nothing in the fridge, a desperate experiment turned into the creamiest, most unforgettable mac & cheese—proof that chaos sometimes cooks up pure magic. A meal I’ll never forget. I’m sure many of you have eaten many meals in your life, so have I, but there’s one meal I’ve eaten that I just can’t seem to forget. Mac & Cheese. It was 11:30 PM on a Tuesday, and I was staring into my fridge, which contained little more than a ja

Seerat Tiwari Loves singing, dancing and Writing Foods Perspective You crunch & munch all day, You don’t even care if we will stay. You eat during day & in night, We cant even complain or show our right. If you are hungry we are on our way, But if you eat too much you will have to pay. Some of us are good some of us are bad, But each one of us have nutrients such as carbohydrate, protein & fat. We were once small just like you, But we kept on dying as we grew. No one can live

Aarv Jain 11 years It begins with hunger—but becomes something more.A simple cheese bread turns into a memory, a lesson, and a quiet bond between a mother and child. This story isn’t about cooking. It’s about growing up, sharing love, and discovering pride in the smallest moments. Sometimes, the simplest meals stay with us forever. One day, I was very hungry, and my mother made cheese bread for me. It was so delicious that I still remember its taste. The aroma was amazing, an

Parv Dasani 9 years The journey of knowledge, the magic of books, and the wisdom they provide. I got the most of my knowledge, from inside the pages of a book When I did not read, to settle me, a lot of time it took Before, I did nothing except to read a story When I was bored, I’d just read an exciting mystery To me, books are really efficient They’re just another way of studying anything important From books, you don’t only get knowledge, you also get entertained So when yo