ZINDAGI KE RANG

When you heard of Taj Mahal, what picture comes to your mind? The one in Agra right?  However, few know that Bhopal boasts its own Taj Mahal, nestled beside the majestic Taj Ul Masjid. This palace was constructed by Sultan Shah Jahan Begum between 1871 and 1884, this palace 13 years construction period is a testament to its intricate craftsmanship. In this blog post, I'll share my captivating experience working on my first research project, which led my team to uncover the secrets of this lesser-known marvel. THE RESEARCH JOURNEY BEGINS During our 5th semester, our HOD Professor Ashish sir, assigned us a research project, giving us the freedom to choose any location.  My teammates, Anisha and Soumya and I were intrigued when our friend Ritik suggested the Taj Mahal in Bhopal. Our curiosity awaken and we embarked on this project without hesitation. We wanted to explore this beautiful piece of art, unveil it's architectural elements and spread an awareness as nothing...

"The way I care for people makes me wish I had somebody like me in my life" I had this sentence imprinted on my mind for a long time.  As the year passes, I met different people and understand that everyone is facing an invisible battle that we can't judge by the moments we spend with them.  I realised that most of the time we get hurt because we expect from others that it's their duty to fix us or to make us feel better. That's not right.  The older I get the more I realise that the people you confide in, trust, become friends with, what you watch, what you eat, and even what you consume is all temporary. I know that loosing friends is not less than a heartbreak. The worst part that I've faced is the person is still there but the connection is no more. We end up spending our life building meaningful relationships with everyone but some people don’t even care about us on a deeper level. Now what? The moment you awaken, you see right through all thi...

Hello 👋🏻  Have you ever believed that introverts and extroverts are fixed personalities? I'm here to challenge that notion. My own journey is a testament to personal growth and transformation. Eight years ago, I was a shy and reserved girl, content with my small circle of friends and family. But a single decision changed everything. If you're curious to know Here we gooooo!!! The Turning Point In 9th grade, I transferred to Maharishi Vidya Mandir, a new school that would become my catalyst for change. I was still the same Shruti, unaware of the incredible journey ahead. You'll be surprised to know that it began with reading. In my Social Studies class, we took turns reading aloud. When it was my turn, I read my part. Afterward, my teacher, Mukti Ma'am, asked me to meet her in the staff room. I was anxious, wondering what I had done wrong. But instead, she dropped a bombshell: "Shruti, you're anchoring the Independence Day event!". My heart ra...

Hello folks!! You've been waiting, and now it's time to reveal what happened next! Due to that mind blowing kulhad pizza I got food poisoning so we had a pretty bad morning. Mariyam and I kept gazed at our itinerary with puppy eyes, our plans seemingly doomed. Though I had my strong will power that in any case I won’t miss this great opportunity. Later, mariyam’s friends got to know and they were too concerned and even brought juices for me. At that moment I realised I’ve found some gems in Indore though I hate juices but I liked their gesture of care. After sometime our prayers were received to god and I started feeling better. Finally we got ready and when I stepped down the stairs wearing a long frock, Diksha called me princess. We booked a cab to Lal Bagh Palace and they all kept teasing me as if I’m the princess who’s going to meet the king at the palace. They all called me princess for like 1000 times that day I’m sure the other people would have believed that my name is ...

Hey everyone! I recently visited Indore to meet my best friend, Mariyam. We've dreamed of living together and exploring a city since childhood. As a first-timer in Indore, I struggled to find my way to her hostel and Google maps were playing a different game with me. Also, this was the first time when I faced a warden and experienced hostel life. She gave me very strict looks at first but she turns out to be the sweetest lady.  As soon as we reached Mariyam's room, we burst into happiness, taking 25 minutes to process the reality of our reunion!  After realising that this isn’t a dream, we headed to a nearby cafe with her friends, Diksha and Nice (yes, that's his name!) They recommended must-visit spots and Mariyam and I even prepared an impromptu itinerary. Learning routes was not our thing and observing that her friends realised that leaving us alone would be a disaster. At night Mariyam decided to take me to the Chhappan bhog. We quickly got ready and asked t...

The biggest life lesson I’ve learnt is that to be healed doesn’t mean everything will feel suddenly perfect forever. It’s a misconception I used to punish myself over. Greetings everyone!  Hope you're all good. Remember the last time you cried but those tears made you feel stronger and healed? When you get better you add more colours to your life. I guess, that's why growing up is the most hardest yet most beautiful part of our journey. Speaking of which I would like to discuss about healing. To be healed means: >  We have better coping mechanisms to deal with the tougher emotions when they flood in again. > We have more compassion for ourself. > We understand our triggers. > We set stronger boundaries. > We create standards we deserve. > We understand not everyone will understand. And we ultimately learn to put our mental health above everything else.  I know it's really gloomy where we are trying to move ahead in our lives but suddenly we g...

⛄ Welcome back ⛄ You may be wondering, who is this girl who randomly popped up on my feed?  Well! let me introduce myself! Hi! My name is Shruti Chouhan and I’m 19 years old. I was born and brought up in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Currently pursuing BA history honours with psychology as my minor subject. Yes! I know it's a weird combination but the fact that I'm enjoying is enough.  My interests?? Well, where do i even start? I like reading, playing instruments, singing  dancing, photography, line art, sketching, wall painting, irritating my mom and friends hahah and of course, travelling and connecting with nature!!  Also there's something magical about sunrise and full moon. I'm thrilled to share my thoughts and experiences through blogging. When I first came to know about blogging I found it very interesting. I started reading more and more content which eventually inspired me to start my own blog.  But hey I am not an expert in this field. I will be learning an...

Life is not a black and white movie. It has various colours therefore I'm creating this blog as the learning and evolving phase of life.  So sit tight and get ready to experience zindagi ke rang with me! I know I'm not a great motivational speaker but.. I've been the biggest motivator for myself since childhood and my mom who's also my best friend has made a huge contribution to the person I am evolving into. So sometimes I'm just gonna imitate her lines and act cool ;) Also I'm not gonna bore you with the long stories but will share some of the changes occur in my life by some decisions and choices I've made. I'll also share some of the most remarkable moments and astounding experiences of my life. So if you're planning to join me in, I heartily welcome you!!  🌈 For starters... A quote for you that you can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending Isn't it beautiful how it's all in...