I am thrilled to have Arvind Devalia here today to talk about his love for Mahatma Gandhiji and his influence on his life. Arvind is a (mega) personal development blogger, speaker and coach. I’ve been a long time follower of his blogs and have the privilege of connecting with him personally.…
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Hi! I’m Vidya Sury. I am a writer, editor, and the voice behind Collecting Smiles. Here, I share practical mindfulness guides, personal essays, and book reviews designed to bring calm and joy to your everyday life. Brand collaborations and creative partnerships are always welcome—let's connect!
Ah, what a lovely birthday I had! All my friends called. Hundreds of Facebook messages! Even my favorite uncle who insists that my birthday is on a different date called on the right day! In fact, my day started with a phone call at 5.30 am from one of my favorite…
As I turn seven times seven, I sit back and reflect (yes, I do that a lot!), experiencing nostalgia and great memories of past birthdays, (yes, it is my birthday on Sept 27. And I share it with none other than (gasp!) Google! Did you know?) I am thinking of one…

