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
American man enjoyed an impromptu movie date with a ‘cute’ Japanese girl on a 12-hour flight — until she asked his age and the realization froze him
He emphasized that it was important to ask someone’s age before pursuing any kind of romantic interaction.
10 minutes ago
Woman complains of extreme pain after tummy tuck at a private clinic — what doctors found inside her led to a police complaint
After the woman was discharged from the surgery, she reportedly experienced sharp pain, unusual discomfort, and episodes of fainting.
20 hours ago
New father refused to sign his baby’s birth certificate without a DNA test — but the mother knew exactly what she had to do
The woman was shattered by her husband's doubt, but confidently put her foot down to deal with the situation.
21 hours ago
Elderly man mocked him on the train for doing embroidery and said it was ‘for girls’ — but the young man’s dark comeback shut him up instantly
The elderly man's judgments stem from the traditional beliefs that have nothing to do with the activity itself.
1 day ago
Barista tried to be kind by offering an elderly man a 'pup cup' for his backseat passenger—then realized who was there and apologized profusely
The barista was just trying to be cheerful and jolly, not realizing he had missed one crucial detail before speaking.
1 day ago
Woman rushes to the hospital with a throbbing stomach ache — a stunning discovery changes the couple’s life forever
Years ago, a doctor told her she would likely never have children because of uterine irregularities.
1 day ago
Senior coworker underestimated female colleague’s chances at the job they both interviewed for — his response after she got the role was telling
She admitted she initially doubted herself, believing his confidence and experience meant he knew better.
1 day ago
Customer tried dodging the bill by calling his fries 'cold' — then the waiter served him a comeback he never saw coming
The 'rowdy' customer was trying his stunts, but one statement from the server left him speechless.
2 days ago
Pizza restaurant insisted a customer’s card was 'declining'—but the real reason left them checking their bank account in disbelief the next day
Although the customer contacted the bank after checking their credit card, the entire situation left a bad taste in their mouth.
2 days ago
British classmate called ‘all Americans’ stupid for thinking Scotland is a state in England — until peer from Alaska turned the stereotype back on him
One quick comeback was enough for the American to silence his classmate and challenge the stereotype head-on.
2 days ago
Man thought a thorn ‘punched’ his leg by the river—when his eyes turned red, his wife rushed him to the hospital and what doctors found froze them
After brushing off the incident, as he was driving, Michael Padilla began feeling dizzy, and it was certain that something was wrong.
3 days ago
Woman realized someone was peeping through a hole in her bathroom wall — weeks later, a household cleaner exposed the culprit in an unbelievable way
Unsure what the whole scenario was, the woman had to take an unusual approach to ensure her safety, and it did the trick.
3 days ago
Bartender mocked customers for ordering drinks she didn’t know how to make—only for their 30% tip to come with a twist she never expected
Instead of calling the manager over her rude behavior, the duo left her a generous tip and still walked out smiling.
3 days ago
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
4 days ago
Oak Island tour guide expected a question about the trip when a woman approached — instead, she touched his neck and told him to see a doctor
Popular tour guide Charles Barkhouse is crediting his life to the woman who went out of her way to bring to light unexpected news.
4 days ago
Mom noticed something off in the babysitter’s photo of her sleeping son — then the next picture confirmed her worst fear
When the mom received the second photo from the childminder, she immediately went to pick her son up from the babysitter.
4 days ago
A stranger asked a mom out in front of her 6-year-old son — and the little boy’s blunt response stopped him cold
The mother, who appears stunned by her son's response, is left chuckling as she asks her son why he responded the way he did.
4 days ago
Passenger reluctantly gave up her window seat so an elderly couple could sit together — what they did next frustrated another pair of travelers
A passenger was exhausted and was looking forward to sleeping in her pre-booked window seat, until an elderly couple decided to ruin her experience.
4 days ago
She bought her boyfriend flowers after he posted that 'men only receive them at funerals' — only for him to get mad for a reason that stunned her
The woman brought him flowers, hoping that he'd like the gesture, but instead, he had an unbelievable response.
4 days ago
Mailman saw a desperate 3-word note hanging from an elderly man’s mailbox — his quick response exposed a shocking truth and led to an arrest
If it weren't for the mailman's quick thinking, the elderly man wouldn't have been able to bring this incident to light.
5 days ago