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Posts published by “Vidya Sury”

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!

Shammi Kapoor becomes immortal

One of my favorite actors, Shammi Kapoor, passed away this morning.  We have his moves, his movies and his memory to keep him immortal. We’ve seen all his movies, from the earliest ones – where he wasn’t the light-hearted fun Shammi that comes to mind when one usually thinks of him.…

A pleasantly tiring day

I had a wonderful day today. I actually did what I meant to do. Ok, so eight out of ten is not bad, right? I usually make a to do list – a list that turns into a too much to-do list. Then new stuff comes in, and although I’ve achieved…