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
Man collapses at restaurant after feeling ‘funny’ — nurse on the video call spots one detail in his eyes and saves his life
After vomiting and feeling dizzy, a nurse was contacted, and she spotted the one detail that made all the difference.
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Mom checked her 4-year-old’s backpack after she kept bringing random things home — feared police might come looking for what she found
The child claimed it came from a friend, but her mom was not convinced for a second.
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Teacher’s heart dropped when she heard kids yelling 'making love' while watching NatGeo — but when she replayed the scene, she was relieved
The teacher revealed how her heart dropped the moment she first heard the kids scream.
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Family of 11 sleeping peacefully heard a loud knock at 1 AM—an 'angel' at the door ended up saving their lives
Josh Ellis and his family were in their house watching the show 'Stranger Things' when they heard someone banging at the door.
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Waitress found a folded napkin next to a big tip after serving a family — what the young son left inside meant more than money
After the family left, the server noticed a folded napkin on the table, but what they did not expect was the message written inside.
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Elderly lady was in tears after losing her last $20 for groceries — the shopper behind her pulled a little trick and left her beaming with relief
Seeing the elderly woman frantically searching for the $20 bill, the shopper chose to intervene with a special response.
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Teen daughter called from a party asking for 'pepperoni pizza' — it was a secret code that had her dad rushing out of the door
The dad instantly knew that the daughter was asking him to come and pick her up.
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Her husband hated sharing the bathroom until her diagnosis left her wheelchair-bound — what she wishes for him now is heartbreaking
Despite undergoing multiple surgeries, doctors informed her that her spinal nerve compression had worsened, leaving her wheelchair-bound.
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Dad was thrilled to see his toddler draw her mom with chalk — until he saw how she drew him and went quiet
He was embarrassed and instantly decided that chalk drawing had come to an end.
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36-year-old wealthy man took her to Chili’s on first date to ‘test’ if she was a gold digger — she handled it perfectly
He thought she would nod and go ahead with the date, but she ended the evening with a perfect response.
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Mom caught her 15-year-old son looking back at fresh roadkill they’d just driven past— his quiet response broke her heart
The boy kept staring long after they'd passed the scene, and when he revealed what he was feeling, his mother was touched.
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Her friend said it was weird that she always told her mom ‘I love you’ — her daughter’s response left her deeply moved
The mom was curious to hear what her daughter would say, but her mature defense was one she never saw coming.
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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.
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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.
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Student emails professor that she can’t make class because a bear got into her car — then sends proof that leaves him speechless
The professor admitted that it was one of the most 'epic' stories he had ever come across.
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Rude neighbor he ‘hated’ for 11 years rushed to help after a bad winter fall — then one question shattered the heartbreaking misunderstanding
When the elderly neighbor astutely stepped in to help, he asked him one question that revealed the misunderstanding.
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Petrified woman was cornered by a man at a supermarket — until a bystander’s 30-second move helped her escape
When she noticed that the other woman was uncomfortable, she knew she needed to help before things went awry.
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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.
3 days ago
Woman was about to get into an Uber when a stranger stopped her—his one request has the internet thanking him
The man was doubtful after observing the driver's actions and made a request of the woman. His suspicions were confirmed.
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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.
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