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About Author
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 humane stories about people from around the globe as a Feature Writer for Amplify Upworthy. She is reserved by nature and she enjoys spending time at the gym when not working on her laptop.
Area of Interest
Hridyambika loves reading poetry and at times, tries her hand at it. A certified foodie and fitness enthusiast, she enjoys experimenting with new recipes for gains. In her free time, she can be found humming along to tunes, binge-watching sitcoms, or learning new fitness workouts.
Education
Hridyambika holds a bachelor's degree in Journalism from MOP Vaishnav College for Women, India.
Previous Experiences
Hridyambika holds a bachelor's degree in Journalism from MOP Vaishnav College for Women, India.
Parents said they'd promised their son the window seat — the quiet response of the passenger after paying extra ignited a fierce debate
A traveler was flying back home from an exhausting week after paying extra for a window seat, when they encountered two entitled parents who wanted them to swap seats.
5 hours ago
Gym manager was criticized for hiring an obese man at the front desk—years later, she couldn’t believe what he’d done with the opportunity
Even after her colleagues considered him a 'misfit' for the job, she stood her ground and allowed him to prove himself.
6 hours ago
Woman found a password protected note in the app she shared with her husband for grocery lists — and a 7-year secret left her speechless
She found that the password to the secret note was their wedding date, but nothing prepared her for what it said.
1 day ago
Insurance company tried to blame his wife for another driver’s mistake — he turned the tables
The insurance company informed him that since his wife was turning left, she was also at fault.
1 day ago
A man skipped a dream proposal during their 10-day Italy getaway and waited until they got home. The real reason is winning people over
His unusual plan came together with the help of two friends behind the scenes.
1 day ago
New mom recovering from traumatic birth asked husband to handle baby’s 4 a.m. feed once — then her mother-in-law sent a text she never expected
Doctors instructed the young mother not to do anything other than care for her baby for the next eight to ten weeks.
2 days ago
Passenger reluctantly left a woman’s business-class window seat — his smug explanation before moving made her call over a flight attendant
The man was adamant about his words until the flight attendant intervened and humbled him.
3 days ago
Two women took an Uber to a beach club in France — the driver’s unsettling question had them waiting for the first red light to escape
Once the duo realized the windows were locked, they knew something was off and started plotting an escape plan.
3 days ago
While playing ‘Guess the Word,’ a dad asked his toddler for an example of ‘enormous’ — her two-word answer made him regret asking
The dad gave examples like an elephant and a house, but his daughter's hilarious response left him stunned.
3 days ago
Boy fishing in neighborhood lake disappeared mysteriously — 5 days later, the unexpected explanation has the internet stunned
After a kid went missing from a lake, the neighborhood lost hope of finding him, until they received an update they couldn't believe.
3 days ago
5-year-old boy spotted an error in a Southwest Airlines training manual — when it reached the CEO, his response took the family by surprise
His sharp observation led to a surprise call from the CEO.
4 days ago
She babysat her best friend’s toddler and cleaned her messy house after being promised $50 — the mom’s complaints afterward ended their friendship
She filled another friend in on what happened, and that friend backed out too, enraging the mom.
4 days ago
30-year-old mom introduced herself while dropping her teen son off at a party — but the other mom’s unexpected comment left her sobbing
Though used to such remarks, the young mother said being humiliated in front of everyone felt especially disheartening.
4 days ago
2-year-old was flying home after months of treatment for stage 4 cancer — the crew made one heartfelt request to every passenger on board
The passengers' kindness reminded the little boy that hope can be found even after the darkest days.
5 days ago
Her friends mocked her for helping an elderly man with sunscreen—what he revealed next broke her heart
What he said made her realize that her thoughtful decision was one of the best.
5 days ago
Deaf man noticed service dog acting strangely—he couldn't believe his eyes when he followed the dog to 'deep slimy mud'
'Edgar has made such a difference to my life since he joined me,' John said.
5 days ago
At her wedding, the bride’s best friend played a voice memo from the night she first met the groom — 45 seconds later, everyone was in tears
A few seconds from a 7-minute-long clip she saved around 3 years ago became the perfect addition for her speech on her friend's big day.
5 days ago
Shark attack severed a surfer’s leg and left him with just 5% chance of survival — until one word he screamed in pain changed his fate
Two doctors, a paramedic, and a nurse were at the beach and helped keep the surfer stable until the ambulance arrived.
5 days ago
American man enjoyed an impromptu movie date with a ‘cute’ Japanese girl on a 12-hour flight — until she asked his age and the realization froze him
He emphasized that it was important to ask someone’s age before pursuing any kind of romantic interaction.
5 days ago
Woman complains of extreme pain after tummy tuck at a private clinic — what doctors found inside her led to a police complaint
After the woman was discharged from the surgery, she reportedly experienced sharp pain, unusual discomfort, and episodes of fainting.
6 days ago