Musafir

  • सफ़र

    किसी खाली मकान सी लगती है,तेरे बिन जिंदगी इम्तिहान सी लगती है।चलते चलते रुक जाता हूं बेदस्तूर सातेरे बिन हर मंजिल बे-निशान सी लगती है।दिल को अब सुकून का पता ही नहीं,तेरे बिन हर ख़ुशी वीरान सी लगती है।

    Subhanshu Rai

  • यादें

    मुफ़्फ़सिल हालात लिखते डरता हूँ मैं अपने दिल की बात लिखते डरता हूँ कोई समझ न जाए क्या बीत रही है इसलिए ज़्यादा मुलाक़ात करते डरता हूँ तेरे गीतों से सजते थे लब मेरे अब वही गीत गुनगुनाने से डरता हूँ तेरे साथ सुहानी थी हर शाम अब उसी शाम के गहराने से डरता हूँ…

    Subhanshu Rai

  • Tit for Tat : A Prank Gone Wrong

    The two friends were a spirited duo, radiating a buoyant energy that was as infectious as it was unpredictable. Their circle had long grown accustomed to their capers, yet the wit and originality behind each prank still managed to surprise everyone. Their adventures weren’t confined to their hometown. Born wanderers at heart, they preferred the…

    Subhanshu Rai

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  • After Life

    All these things that I had to do after you left… Living has been the hardest. Yet, there is another task that ranks high on the list of challenges: applying for documents that confirm you are no longer among us. I have sifted through your Aadhaar card, your office ID card, passport-sized photos, bills, and…

    Subhanshu Rai

  • Navigating Longing and Nostalgia: Feeling Lost

    Hiraeth – a word that I had only recently discovered, yet it perfectly encapsulated the feeling that has consumed my adult life. My childhood was fairly typical – growing up in a Delhi colony, attending school, playing games with friends and striving for academic success in the competitive world of engineering. But even as I…

    Subhanshu Rai

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  • The Historical Journey of Delhi: From Indraprastha to New Capital

    Delhi, the bustling metropolis of India, stands tall on the ruins of seven previous cities that were established throughout different eras of the country’s history. From the mythical city of Indraprastha during the Mahabharat era to the majestic Shahjahanabad built by Emperor Shahjahan in the 17th century, each city holds a rich and vibrant legacy…

    Subhanshu Rai

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  • Khayaal

    जब मन पीड़ा से फटता हो जब सिर्फ अँधेरा दिखता हो जब दूर तुम्हारा साथी हो जब आवाज ना उस तक जाती हो जब पानी आँखों से बहता हो जब वक्त ना तेरा कटता हो तब ओढ़ के अपना दुख तुम मेरे पास चले आना कुछ और नहीं बस साथ अपने तुम बांध व्यथा अपनी…

    Subhanshu Rai

  • Cultural Influences on Innovation: US and Indian Perspectives

    In recent times, I have been encountering a plethora of pieces that degrade the western, or specifically American, way of life from some of the Indian writers, politicians, and propagandists. It seems as though I am bombarded with these ideas again and again, and I cannot help but take a closer look at them. But…

    Subhanshu Rai

  • A Sense of Belonging or The Lack of It

    I am a millennial, perpetually caught in the tug-of-war between tradition and modernity. My struggle to define my identity is mirrored by the rapid changes happening around me. Growing up, I always felt like an anomaly – not quite fitting into any predetermined mold or category. Hailing from a Tier II city in India, my…

    Subhanshu Rai

  • Navigating Loss and Emptiness: Life After You Left

    The all-consuming loneliness that overcame me since the day you left is unlike anything I have ever experienced. My days are a blur of constant movement, as I try to escape and distract myself from the emptiness inside. I seek refuge in the chaos and noise of the city, filling my time with visits to…

    Subhanshu Rai