Short Story

Beautifully Unbearable

A personal reflection on summer — it’s unbearable heat, nostalgic childhood memories, beautiful evenings, and the small moments that make the season surprisingly meaningful despite all the discomfort.

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After the Silence

A quiet reflection on reconnecting with a child after years apart not through confrontation or expectation, but through acceptance, changed identities, and a love that remained steady despite distance

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My Tryst with Tamil

In her column Betty’s Weekly Nuggets of Life, Betty D’Couto recounts her emotional struggle to learn Tamil, clear the TNPSC exam after repeated failures, and ultimately triumph through perseverance, faith, friendship, and determination.

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For the Ones Who Are Still Here

A quiet moment of turning inward where the weight is felt, not avoided. This is the space where truth surfaces, emotions settle, and healing begins without urgency or performance.

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