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  Thought Lantern is fortunate to portray the write-ups of amazing writers, and we appreciate their presence on this day to celebrate India's Republic Day.  "Freedom in mind, strength in words, pride in our souls. Jai Hind!" Our Republic Day Celebration Writers are -  1. Dr Arwa Saifi  Creative write-up -  Title - Wrapped in Saffron, White, and Green.  Every Republic Day morning feels different. The air carries a quiet calm, and somewhere between the winter chill and the distant echoes of patriotic songs, the tricolour finds its way into our hearts once again. Saffron, white, and green - three colours that are not just seen, but deeply felt. For me, Republic Day is not just about spectacle. It is about pausing, even if briefly, to acknowledge what these colours stand for. Saffron reminds me of courage and sacrifice - the countless unnamed individuals who gave their today for our tomorrow. White speaks of truth, peace, and the moral compass that our nation s...

  We congratulate our winners, who always wow us and create an example that creativity has no limits.  Our Winners -  1. Dr Romila Chitturi  Poem -  Beyond the rusted iron of the gate, Where shadows linger and the silence clings, I cast aside the heavy, hollow weight To find the rhythm in my rising wings. The wind is not a barrier to break. But breath that carries every silent plea, Above the ripples of the silver lake, Across the borders of the rolling sea. No longer tethered to the dust and stone, I trace the lines where light and azure meet; The sky is now a kingdom of my own, With all the world beneath my weary feet. The cage is but a memory of the night, As wings of freedom catch the morning gleam; I take at last my long-awaited flight To touch the edges of a waking dream. 2. Poornima Sivaraman  Poem -  I spread my wings on the skies of hope, No chains to bind, no fear to cope. The wind  hums songs of distant dreams. Life glows brighter ...

  Today, we present to you a book specially curated and written for children. It is not an ordinary book, but it is filled with stories and magic on every page. Here is our review of this wonderful book.  Our rating - 5/5  Some books entertain. Some books provoke. Roars in the Den does something far more compelling—it unsettles you in the best possible way. The author pulls the reader into a world where power is never straightforward, and silence can be as dangerous as noise. From the very first pages, there’s an undercurrent of tension that refuses to loosen its grip. You don’t just observe the den—you step inside it, feel its claustrophobia, and slowly realize that everyone there is fighting a battle others can’t see. What makes this book truly engaging is its emotional intelligence. The characters are not crafted to impress; they are crafted to feel real. They hesitate, misjudge, break, and rebuild. Their fears are familiar, their ambitions painfully human. Dayal has ...

  Thought Lantern organized a short story writing competition, and our writers have put in a lot of effort and creativity they have given some of the excellent outputs in this short story writing competition.  Our winners are -  1. Dr. Romila Chitturi  Short story -  T itle: The Third Man  Monsoon rain lashed Arjun’s windshield as he watched Vikram enter the abandoned mill. Vikram, a wealthy lawyer, was the prime suspect in the "Gold Coast" embezzlement. Inside, the air smelled of rust. Arjun followed, gun drawn, finding Vikram over a heavy iron chest. "It’s over, Vikram!" Arjun shouted through the thunder. Vikram turned with a cold smile. "Is it, Arjun?" The lights flickered. A sharp sting hit Arjun’s neck. As his vision blurred, his partner, Sameer, stepped from the shadows, hiding a tranquilizer pen. "Mumbai belongs to the shadows," Sameer whispered, as Arjun collapsed. 2. Kiran Rao.  Short story -   Title - Move on That night, Abir and Do...

  Thought Lantern recently organized a 24-hour poetry writing challenge, and here we present to you some of the best poems on the theme of sunflowers.  Our winners are -  @deeepak. devv  Poem -  HELIOTROPIC CIVILITY -  how brightness learns restraint #Sunflowers  do not chase the sun; They practice allegiance. Each dawn is a referendum of light, each stem a patient constitution. They turn without shouting, consent without spectacle. Gold learns discipline from orbit, petals vote with silence. Even at dusk, they remember where warmth once argued best. Hope, here, is not defiance— It is educated attention. @ajolas_garden_of _quotes  Poem -  Sunflower, her always, With her every yellow frock, That makes my heart float, Like a drunken man, In the streets of my life! A young gentleman, Defeated with a dose of love, A drug for soothing dizziness, Oh, is this how love feels, so? Her lips will meet mine, And heaven will be pleased, Love will shower l...

  Meet our Author -    Renuka Sanjyot Agureddy.  Our Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Palak Chauhan, ma'am, got a chance to interview Renuka ma'am about her book  पहिलं प्रेम… पहिलं स्वप्न.  About the Author -  I am Renuka Sanjyot Agureddy, a Marathi poet whose journey with writing began in childhood. Even before experience shaped me, imagination became my voice — a way to understand life, relationships, pain, gratitude, and love. Poetry became more than just creativity; it became a healing, reflective, and self-discovery tool. During my school days, some relatives doubted my potential. Deep in my heart, though, I knew one thing — one day, I would show them all. That belief carried me through challenges, responsibilities, and self-doubt. Alongside my creative journey, education and responsibility have always mattered to me. I completed my post-graduation with top results, and even before finishing my graduation, I began working to support my family finan...

  Thought Lantern recently organized a 24-hour challenge where everyone had to write a letter to themselves. Here, we present some of the best letters for your review.  1st Letter - @thenovemberschild  Hey You, Magnificent nerdy. I’m writing this as a legally binding reminder to never, under any circumstances, "tone it down" to make yourself more digestible for the boring people of the world. If your laugh sounds like a broken hyena or you still have that questionable obsession with 90s deep-cuts—keep it. If you have an opinion that makes the room go quiet for a second too long, let it hang there like a masterpiece. You weren’t put on this earth to be a beige-colored wall in someone else’s hallway. Never apologizing for taking up space, for being "too much," or for existing without a filter. The world is full of people trying to be carbon copies of influencers they don't even like. Don't join them. Your rough edges are the best parts; they’re where the chara...