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
Dad took his tux to the cleaners 4 months after his daughter’s wedding — and found a hidden note inside that moved him to tears
Months later, when he was going to attend a fancy dinner, he decided to get his tux cleaned, unaware of the surprise inside.
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New parents had just brought their newborn home when their neighbor texted — the offer in it caught them off guard
The new mom received an unexpected text from her neighbor, whose kind gesture touched her deeply.
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Her male classmates argued breastfeeding in public was ‘gross’ during a debate — until her one remark about a woman’s body left them speechless
Their stance did not sit well with her, who decided to call out what she viewed as hypocrisy.
20 hours ago
Healthy Georgia man took a $99 scan after seeing a flyer at his doctor’s office — by the end, he was being rushed to the hospital by ambulance
His wife is thankful for not having ignored the $99 test, which ultimately saved his life.
21 hours ago
Gymgoer was terrified when someone airdropped a video of her working out — until she learned the reason that left her stunned
Receiving the video triggered memories from high school, likely recalling a difficult experience of being bullied as a kid.
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Pilot had his girlfriend read from the manual mid-flight as he practiced an emergency landing — until one step made her break down in joyful tears
For a minute, when he started explaining the emergency landing, she got worried.
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He opened up about his toxic dad while planning the funeral — the director played one song that turned it into a roast, and left everyone in splits
The funeral director told the deceased man's wife that she should thank her son for coming up with the idea.
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British woman born without a uterus was told at 16 she’d never have kids — until a deceased donor’s gift helped her deliver UK’s first 'miracle baby'
Describing her baby's birth as a 'miracle,' the new mom revealed that seeing him felt like a dream come true.
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Math teacher falsely accused student of cheating and emailed her mom about 'academic integrity' — the parent’s one-line reply shut him down
The teacher, who was in disbelief after she solved the problem correctly, did not apologize for falsely accusing her.
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When her 6-year-old’s art teacher requested a meeting after the second class, mom feared the worst — until she saw the drawing
The mom said she would back her daughter in any path she chose, but seeing that painting at such a young age left her in awe.
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Viral dog ‘Jet Blue’ left tied to an airport ticket counter in Las Vegas is finally adopted — he's going home with the same officer who rescued him
Cameras recorded the owner abandoning the leashed pup, and officers stepped in shortly after.
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She dreamed of her platonic college friend as her husband. Then one day, he flew 5000 miles from Belgium to her doorstep — to ask one question
She had mentioned the dream to a friend but hadn’t thought about it again until he appeared.
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Mom was confused when she saw her son’s shirt had been changed at school — then teacher’s note explaining a ‘strange accident’ had her in stitches
When the mom asked her son about his different shirt, he told her that his teacher had asked him to change it, without stating the reason.
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Young mom was giving birth to her second child when midwives noticed something alarming — she was later told she had months to live
The reports carried heartbreaking news that Alex, her husband, and her children were not prepared to hear.
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Flight attendant’s son thought he was flying to California for his birthday — until his mom turned to the passengers with a request and left him stunn
Hearing the news, the boy hugged his mom as passengers erupted in cheers and applause for the sweet moment.
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Airline closed her missing AirPods claim with no answers — then she tracked them to an employee’s locker and pulled one-tap revenge from home
She pointed out that if the employee had just returned the AirPods, they’d have walked away with cash for a brand-new pair.
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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.
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Walmart shoppers sighed as an elderly woman’s card kept declining — until a teen cashier stepped away form the register and left the line speechless
'I watched this cashier, knowing nothing about him, walk around, knowing nothing about that lady, and he didn't care,' said another customer.
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Construction worker’s right hand suddenly went limp and he couldn’t utter a word — then his boss made a split-second move without waiting for 911
On one fine day, while he was working on repairing a floor underneath a home, he felt his body struggling to keep balance.
4 days ago
Wind blew a stroller with an 8-month-old into the water — when a man jumped in, another bystander’s Cubs jacket became lifesaver
The two bystanders' quick thinking saved the mother from losing her baby.
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