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Date: 23/09/2025
No matter where we are in the world, people remain bound by the stories they share. A grandmother in Morocco telling a fable by lantern light, a young father in Canada reading bedtime tales, or a traveler recounting experiences to friends in a café—these moments connect humanity more deeply than technology alone.
Stories soften distances. They remind us that across oceans and languages, the same emotions ripple through hearts—hope, loss, love, and laughter. When we pause at the end of the day, choosing to listen or to tell, we find comfort not just in words, but in the presence of another voice. In a restless, global age, perhaps this simple exchange is still our greatest source of calm.
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
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