Thought Lantern

  We are fortunate to have with us Shamna T H, a passionate educator, writer, and resource person. She is a dedicated individual who aims to empower learners through innovative teaching, impactful communication, and personal development. Our Founder & Editor in Chief, Palak Chauhan ma'am, had the opportunity to interview her, and here's a sneak peek from the interview.  Q1. How has your belief that curiosity, creativity, and purpose intersect and shape your teaching philosophy and classroom practices?  Ans 1-  My belief that curiosity, creativity, and purpose intersect has strongly shaped my teaching philosophy. I believe learning should go beyond memorising and should help students discover, think, and connect learning to real life. Curiosity encourages students to ask questions and explore  ideas. Creativity helps them express what they understand in their own way. Purpose helps them understand why learning matters. Because of this,  I focus on creat...

  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...