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
Bride broke tradition and chose her father-in-law to walk her down the aisle. Her word of thanks left him crying ugly tears
If the bride's words to her father-in-law had not already left him feeling overwhelmed, the contents of the letter did it for him.
3 days ago
Catholic priest had no money to feed abandoned children — so he created a secret identity for 23 years to feed 2,000 orphans
No one knew that he was a priest beneath that mask until one day, he had to take off his mask when he lost a wager.
5 days ago
Teacher noticed a 4th grader wearing an uncomfortable rubber prosthetic. His $20 surprise ended up changing the boy’s life
The teacher noticed that the prosthetic hand the student wore did not allow him full range of functioning so he decided to change that for the student.
Dec 19, 2025
5-yr-old snuck out for breakfast while parents slept—when officers showed him their jeep, his simple 5-word question had them in stitches
The little boy did not want to wake his parents up, so he decided to sneak out and take himself out for breakfast.
Dec 18, 2025
6’4” woman was teased about marrying a shorter man. Her savage response was a showstopper
The content creator, who is 6'4" tall, was once approached by a man who was 5'8".
Dec 18, 2025
Premature twins met for the first time after 10 days apart—their immediate reaction had nurses convinced they’d known each other forever
The nurses were so surprised to see what the twins did that they took out their phone and clicked pictures of them.
Dec 18, 2025
Doctors brushed off 18-month-old’s pain as 'growing pains'—until mom spotted a lump on her knee that changed everything
Telfer was told by her toddler since she was 18 months old that she had been experiencing strange pain in her knee.
Dec 17, 2025
9-yr-old found envelope under floor mat in new family car—the surprise inside changed his life and the former owner's
The boy's family had purchased a Chevy Suburban a year ago, and with five kids, their lives have been busy.
Dec 17, 2025
7-yr-old was heartbroken after mum passed away from cancer—then dad turned all his questions into song that helped them heal
The boy was heartbroken after losing his mom so early in life and had many questions which dad helped him find answers to.
Dec 17, 2025
Doctor spills the beans on one line to say to get ‘doctors to listen to you’
Dr. Pasricha revealed that she has been asking this question to her patients for years, and it has changed their whole relationship
Dec 16, 2025
She was having a normal workday until a bunch of Victorian carolers, sent by her son, followed her through the day
This time, he decided to pull off a hilarious prank that earned the internet’s full approval.
Dec 14, 2025
Boss told dedicated employee to stop 'taking advantage' of flexible hours—had no idea it would backfire immediately
The boss, who went ahead with micromanaging, asked the employee to stop working precisely at 4 PM.
Dec 13, 2025
Recording engineer thought he’d fumbled his biggest opportunity — until George Clooney’s selfless gesture changed his life
Tyminski recalled the time he was invited for the lifetime opportunity to duet with George Clooney for O Brother, Where Art Thou.
Dec 9, 2025
She believed her gradma’s antique piano was lost forever until a Millennial restorer 800-miles away revived her childhood sounds
Now a grandmother herself, the Colorado resident wanted to restore it for her grandchildren.
Dec 8, 2025
Family on fishing trip paused when 13-yr-old spotted odd-looking rock—closer inspection led to a 32-million-yr-old discovery
'That rock looks a little weird...,' Talah Coleman pointed out to her dad, both assuming it was just mud at the time.
Dec 8, 2025
Two coma survivors met as teens in a hospital, then lost touch — until fate stepped in and he got down on one knee
Both of the Minnesota residents were brought to Regions Hospital just nine days apart.
Dec 7, 2025
Husband’s daffodil bouquet for his wife was delivered after he passed away — so she honored him in a special way
Marilyn's friends from her book club did not wish to leave her alone, as they joined in the heartwarming mission.
Nov 29, 2025
Woman baffled after discovering something odd about her walls — days later, strangers helped discover the truth
She shared that the leak was not coming from the cabinet, but rather from behind the walls where the cabinet is situated.
Nov 23, 2025
Man shared how he missed late mom's midnight birthday wishes—a year later, woke up to unexpected surprise from strangers
Soon after Chace's post went viral, many Reddit users rallied to do something wholesome that Chace never saw coming.
Nov 17, 2025
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.
Nov 17, 2025