Chapter Eleven: Why Fear… When am I here?

Shambhavi faces the looming threat of Samrat Ajaatshatru in Chapter 11 of Mere Ardhaang. A royal council meeting, hidden tension, palace drama, and divine confidence unfold in this fantasy web novel set in ancient India.

https://kathaayein.wordpress.com/2026/05/28/chapter-elevenwhy-fear-when-am-i-here/

Well-connected and still lonely. The irony…

We are the most well‑connected population in history. Connection today is seen through various means — phone calls, text messages, social media, followers, engaging with content, sharing our thoughts, and discussions. Technological advancement has truly made the world a “village” and has undoubtedly made our lives easier in terms of reach and connection.

Social media has become a powerful tool for such connections. Many people have thousands of subscribers and followers, while some have gained millions. Most things have become digital, if not all.

Yet, despite being well‑connected, there is an irony. Does being well‑connected mean being satisfied and happy? Does it mean that the population who are most connected today are also the most fulfilled? The reality is different: despite this connectivity, a huge number of people feel lonely. Solitude seems to be at its peak today.

Is this a situational shift, or a deeper cultural change? Many people prefer to stay alone and avoid groups — even Gen Z is part of this trend. Are we moving toward a scenario where, despite the highest population numbers, loneliness will also be at its maximum? Isn’t that ironic?

What can be the possible reasons for this shift. People are part of the crowd and the rat race, yet solitude is increasing. Are we moving towards a solitude society? Or the society is no more reliable for in-person friendship, relationship or discussion?

Or the society is reliable for loneliness and solitude?

It may be just a question… But requires discussion to find the genuine answer.

Share your thoughts. Happy reading!

– Ashish Kumar

Check my book – “The Balance Sheet of Life: A Mirror not a Manual”

https://ashishvision.wordpress.com/2026/01/20/book-release-announcement/

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BORROWED STORIES

The Epic of Gilgamesh predates the Bible by at least a thousand years. Multiple mythologies share its themes, structure, sequence, and specific details. That's not coincidence or parallel evolution. It's borrowing. Take the flood. In Gilgamesh, Utnapishtim is warned by a god, builds a boat, loads it with animals, releases birds to find land. The gods regret what they've done. In Genesis: divine warning, ark, animals, birds, mountain landing, God's regret. Same sequence, same order. The […]

https://ridiculousbharath.wordpress.com/2026/04/22/borrowed-stories/

Answering Prompt-177

If you could be a character from a book or film, who would you be? Why? I want to be a character from Harry Potter. I wouldn’t want to replace any of the main characters. They already carry their own legacy, their own essence. Changing them would mean losing what makes their story powerful. Instead, I’d create my own character. A student at Hogwarts.Not famous, not forgotten.Someone who quietly observes, learns, and grows. Maybe I’d have a unique ability—something subtle yet […]

https://theelegantbird.wordpress.com/2026/04/08/answering-prompt-177/

Änderung der Fediverse-ID

Ich habe meine Blog-ID im Fediverse geändert. Ich hoffe, dass das keine Probleme macht. 🙈

Neue ID lautet: @mapf.net

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Link zum kompletten Beitrag: https://mapf.net/ynl0

Solar Sails: Fuel-Free Space Travel – Post by Explaining Science

https://explainingscience.org/2025/09/21/solar-sails-fuel-free-space-travel/#like-6835?page_id=6835

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Latitude and Longitude on the Moon and the Planets – reshared

https://explainingscience.org/2025/08/09/latitude-and-longitude-on-the-moon-and-the-planets/#like-6653?page_id=6653

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The Perseids Meteor Shower 2025 – Explaining Science

Reposted from a friend’s blog…

https://explainingscience.org/2025/08/01/the-perseids-meteor-shower-2025/#like-6645?page_id=6645

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Freitag der 13. – Juni 2025

Dieses Jahr ist Freitag, der 13., leider ein Tag, der seinem Ruf alle Ehre macht. Die Welt und die Berliner DFÜ-Szene der 90er-Jahre trauern um zwei herausragende Persönlichkeiten: Letzten Freitag ist rusty (†62) und eine Woche zuvor Hase (†69) von uns gegangen.

Obwohl wir uns in den letzten Jahren kaum oder gar nicht mehr gesehen und nur wenig geschrieben haben, waren beide von großer Bedeutung für mich. Sie waren herzensgute Menschen, die ihr Herz auf der Zunge trugen und mir gegenüber immer offen und ehrlich waren. Wir waren nicht immer einer Meinung – aber das macht gute Freunde aus.

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June 21 2025 – the solstice – Explaining Science

https://explainingscience.org/2025/06/14/june-21-2025-the-solstice/#like-6534?page_id=6534

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