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
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.
4 hours ago
Man excited to find his first handwritten 'love note' on his door handle — went silent when he saw who it was from
He held the envelope up to the camera, revealing a small heart drawn beneath his name.
6 hours 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.
7 hours 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.
1 day ago
Wife apologized to her husband for the circles on their lawn from the kids’ splash pad — his response made him a total green flag
She thought her husband might be upset over the splash pad patch, but his priorities proved she married the right man.
1 day 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.
1 day 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.
1 day 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.
1 day 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.
1 day ago
Parents overheard their toddler’s 'big brother' talk with their rescue pup after it escaped once — his sweet warning moved them
When his parents told him to watch the door, the toddler made a deal with his pup for the sweetest reason.
1 day ago
Swept 8.7 miles offshore, a mom and two kids clung to a paddleboard — until her 'superhuman' 13-year-old ditched his life jacket and took a chance
Rescuers praised the mother for keeping her younger children together throughout the ordeal, while her teen son did the unthinkable.
2 days ago
A skycam captured ‘Jaden’ carved in the snow outside St. Louis Children’s Hospital — the meaning behind it was pure love
He is one of the eight children who were adopted from Guatemala as a toddler by his mother, Rebecca, and her husband.
2 days ago
Woman wondered why her elderly neighbor sat by the window every day with the blinds half open — until one visit revealed the heartbreaking reason
One day, the neighbor was invited over by the elderly woman, and she told the heartbreaking truth about herself.
2 days ago
Starbucks barista unable to afford an urn for her late mom dreaded her first Mother’s Day alone — until a 5 a.m. order took an unexpected turn
Her selfless gesture toward a stranger came back to her as a most heartwarming reward, bringing her to tears.
3 days ago
College student found a baby covered in ants in trash can while on vacation—what he did next stunned all
College student Jimmy Amisial was on his way to a New Year's party during his vacation when he saw a massive crowd surrounding a pile of trash.
3 days ago
Dad thought his daughter asked if he was okay out of concern — but when he asked why, her reason completely floored him
The uncle began chuckling at her response, and the dad threw a pillow at her as a light-hearted gesture.
4 days ago
22-year-old flight stewardess was on the wrong plane when it exploded — 13 years later, Paul McCartney honored her with a Guinness World Records title
Following her recovery, she began working at the office of Yugoslav Airlines, where she stayed for 18 years until she was forced to retire.
7 days ago
93-year-old widow ate alone with her husband’s photo beside her — then two strangers noticed and changed her evening
People discouraged her from going alone, but she felt content by herself and saw no reason not to enjoy the day.
Jan 29, 2026
Mom didn’t know what to do with her last bag of frozen breast milk — until her toddler’s surprise plan united moms everywhere
The mom had already made breast milk jewelry from part of her supply, but was not sure what to do with her last ‘emotional support bag.’
Jan 28, 2026
Students couldn’t answer professor’s question — why are people in faithful relationships still attracted to others? His answer became a life lesson.
He asked his students why people are still attracted to others despite relationship being rooted in loyalty and faithfulness.
Jan 28, 2026