Thought Lantern

  Our mind has so much to say to us, we keep it occupied daily with worries, noises of the outside world, everything falling apart, yet it stays with us to embark on the spirit of  a healthy mind, and conversation with a healthy mind is depicted in the short stories submitted by our winning writers, who have beautifully portrayed their thoughts on the topic "If my mind could speak to me."  Our winners are -  1. Kadambari Gupta  Short Story -  Waliga was a shy, quiet, introverted girl who couldn’t make friends very easily. Talking to new people often seemed to be a task for her. Every time at the dinner table, there were conversations around how many friends her aunt and parents had. When they were young, and their daughter had only one, they would often make negative comments, comparing. There, darling, with her cousin's stomach would hurt hearing those words; food seemed poison to be consumed. So, making an excuse about going to the washroom, she would cry...

  Here we have a special guest author with us who is not only talented but a creative force in himself, our Founder and Editor in Chief, Palak Chauhan, ma'am, got a chance to interview Dildarul Karim Dildar for his debut poetry collection, Kulliyat-e-Ehsaas. Let's get a sneak peek at the interview with the author.  About the Author -  Dildarul Karim Dildar is a passionate medical student and an emerging literary voice from Araria, Bihar, whose journey reflects a rare and compelling fusion of science and art. Currently in his final year of MBBS at Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College, Gaya, he stands at a unique crossroads where clinical precision meets creative depth. For Dildarul, medicine is not merely a profession in the making—it is a lens through which he observes life, while poetry becomes the language through which he interprets it. Balancing the intellectual rigor of medical education with the emotional sensitivity of a poet, Dildarul has authored more than 70 g...

 Thought Lantern recently conducted an Essay Writing Competition on the theme "Imagine if you could spend a day with your favourite author, fictional character, or poet and the winning essays by our winners have stunned us. So here we are to share these creative essays wth you.  Our winners are -  1. Jeevasini Patnana Winning Essay -  “Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one remembers to turn on the light.” – Albus Dumbledore Such an inspiring line from my favourite book series, Harry Potter. It is truly a breathtaking piece of art, in my not-so-humble opinion (no Harry Potter reference intended), with over a million carefully chosen words that have captivated readers across the world. If I ever had the chance to spend an entire day with my favourite character, I would choose Harry Potter himself. A Gryffindor seeker, a lover of Quidditch, and someone who always stands up for what is right, Harry is brave, kind, and selfless. He also has a hu...