Hridyambika began writing as a teenager, exploring themes ranging from social issues to creative storytelling. She started her editorial journey covering social issues and the city beat, gradually transitioning into entertainment. Today, she pens inspiring and uplifting stories about people from around the globe as a Feature Writer for Upworthy. She is reserved by nature and likes hitting the gym when she’s not on her laptop
She was doing a casual fit check in a parking lot when a stranger in the car behind her stopped — his words caught her off-guard
The compliment surprised her. But instead of discomfort, it left her smiling and at ease.
5 hours ago
Her 8-year-old burst into tears during ‘bring your kid to work’ day — when asked why, her blunt answer about her mom’s coworkers got her sent to HR
The clip highlighted that kids really do pay attention to what their parents talk about.
6 hours ago
Creepy man lured a nurse into a restroom asking for paper towels — what happened next made her urge women to keep their guard up
She was working at the hospital when a patient's family member informed her that the restroom had run out of paper towels.
8 hours ago
Woman was angry with grief after losing her mom when she opened a condolence card at work — until one clueless note made her burst out laughing
As she scanned the condolence card, she noticed familiar phrases that were still hard for her to take in.
1 day ago
Firefighters salvaged just one thing that belonged to a little girl after her family car burst into flames — it left her mom in tears
While it is usually impossible to retrieve items from a fire, the firefighters' prompt response allowed them to recover one important belonging.
1 day ago
Influencer who kept her kids offline was approached by a ‘follower’ outside school — then a call from school revealed what she was really after
The influencer expressed her shock at the scary experience, urging parents to keep their kids' information off the internet.
1 day ago
She called her friend 'too ugly' to get a man — then one late-night talk with the mean girl’s boyfriend became the sweetest revenge
When she was in college, she had a friend who never missed a chance to mock her looks, turning jokes into jabs.
2 days ago
Frustrated mom covered her crying 8-month-old’s mouth on a plane, worried about disturbing others — then a co-passenger said what she needed to hear
The stranger's immediate reaction likely helped the mother feel more at ease during the tense situation.
2 days ago
Mom caught her toddler calling her boyfriend ‘dad’ for the first time — what he said next about his biological father left everyone in tears
The little boy's playful way of referring to his stepdad as 'dad' highlights the special bond they share.
2 days ago
Woman in a 5-year relationship turned down a stranger’s date request — the question he asked next made her run
Despite being told that she wasn't available, the man continued to push instead of respecting her response.
2 days ago
Groggy woman wakes up from tonsil surgery and asks about a BBL — leaving doctors completely stunned
After she underwent the surgery, she was upset about the doctors not performing the popular cosmetic procedure.
2 days ago
New mom kept apologizing as her 8-month-old cried through the job interview — then the manager said the last thing she expected
When the mother felt embarrassed by her situation and repeatedly apologized for it, the manager stopped the interview midway.
3 days ago
Mom noticed something unusual about her baby’s hair after birth—three years later, the transformation left her stunned
But to everybody's surprise, when Emilia turned 2 months old, her hair volume never reduced.
3 days ago
She expected dirty looks when her dog jumped ahead of a lady in line at the café — but her sweet request caught the owner off guard
The adorable interaction between the pet parent and her dog filled Lauren with gratitude, and she thanked the woman for her generosity.
3 days ago
She checked the dating app when her match didn’t return from the bathroom during the ‘worst date’ of her life — and her stomach dropped
She blamed it on her 'mushy' 24-year-old brain for not noticing the warning signs.
3 days ago
His girlfriend’s dad forced them to break up because he worked retail instead of going to college — 11 years later, he apologized for his mistake
The strange and unexpected encounter made the man realize the weight he had been carrying for over a decade.
3 days ago
Newborn surrendered by Ohio parents was taken in under 60 seconds — the NGO founder’s message stunned moms everywhere
The baby is now in the care of child services and is expected to find a permanent home soon.
3 days ago
Mom spotted a stranger telling her kids to pose for a photo — moments later, the stranger airdropped the pictures to her and left her stunned
The mom works as a nurse and often makes time to take her kids out for fun activities.
3 days ago
Woman struggled to push in the delivery room — then her husband’s unexpected movie-line pep talk made the doctors crack up
The nurse admitted that she had never heard a support partner say anything like that.
3 days ago
His wife struggling with sleep told him she couldn’t rest while he was at work — then collapsed on the couch, and a single realization hit him hard
He struck up a conversation with his wife, and when she dozed off mid-question, he discovered the reason why and urged partners to be more observant
3 days ago