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
British man plans a romantic proposal getaway — but a booking mistake lands the couple in a ‘ghost town’ with a bigger surprise
Cox and his girlfriend had never been to a place so quiet. He immediately felt sick after noticing the mistake and began panicking.
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Family was alarmed seeing a young man at their door at 4 a.m. and hesitated to respond — but his message on Ring camera made them thank him later
When the doorbell did not get a response, the young man said what he needed to and then left.
3 hours ago
Followed by a stranger, a frightened woman mouthed one word to a couple at a bar— their next move left her grateful forever
The woman's instincts screamed that something was wrong when she felt the 'creepy' man's unsettling presence.
3 hours ago
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.
4 hours ago
Daycare teacher with 40+ years of experience saw a dad struggling to get his 3-year-old to wear his jacket — she solved it in seconds
One particular teacher, who is in his 70s, named Miss Katie, has looked after all of his sons.
5 hours ago
Cop pulled over woman driving with her 7-year-old — the genius kid used a YouTube-inspired trick on the officer to get away and stunned her mom
When her mom was pulled over, the 7-year-old quickly sensed trouble and knew a ticket could follow.
1 day ago
Shopper mistook her husband for a Nike employee at the store — 30 minutes later, his wife had a realization about their marriage
His selfless act can spark a chain of kindness, encouraging others to be more compassionate every day.
1 day ago
Mom worried a young male teacher might react awkwardly to her daughter’s period cramps — his response said everything about how he was raised
Whether it relieved her cramps or not, his kind gesture left both mother and daughter feeling grateful.
1 day ago
Man confidently lists traits he wants in a ‘submissive woman’ he prefers — his date asked one question that shut him down
By immediately recognizing the red flag, she did the right thing by calling him out before politely ending their date.
1 day 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.
2 days ago
Parents overheard their daughters playing I-Spy at bedtime with 'beautiful' as the first clue — then their child’s guess left them in tears
The mother, who was overwhelmed by emotions, credited themselves for 'doing something right' when it comes to parenting.
2 days ago
School called mom about her kindergartener picking up a bizarre habit from his friend — the truth about the other child made it heartbreaking
The mom was shaken when realized the possible reason behind the other child's behavior.
2 days 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.
2 days ago
Teen ignored a campus guard’s late-night Pokémon Go invite while driving with her friend — days later, she froze at what she saw on the news
When she was being pushed by the stranger to follow him to an unknown place, she knew something wasn't right.
2 days ago
Fidelity mistakenly wired $8.7 million into her bank account — the first thing she did became the biggest regret of her life
Although she jokes about the choice she made, it was ultimately the right decision.
3 days ago
She was replacing the rollers on her garage door when a neighbor asked, ‘Isn't that a job for your husband?’ — her blunt comeback shut him down
As soon as the woman showed him his place by calling out his misogyny, she was able to see his fragile masculinity take a hit.
3 days ago
Man under anesthesia after wisdom teeth surgery sees his dogs and panics — the reason left his family in hysterics
His family began laughing hysterically and captured the moment, one that never gets old.
3 days ago
Two-time cancer survivor couldn't chug water after eating a friend’s swordfish dish — doctors stunned by a rare case they may never see again
She rushed to the hospital after choking on a sip of coffee, but doctors were unable to figure out what was wrong.
3 days 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.
3 days ago
Couple struggling to get pregnant was diagnosed with ‘unexplained infertility’ – until wife’s intuition proved she was ‘allergic’ to her husband
The discovery left the husband feeling 'helpless' and he noted how shame and pride often silence men.
4 days ago