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
Father struggled to hold back tears when he saw his daughter in her homecoming dress — until his wife asked one question that made him bawl
His genuine reaction to watching his daughter transition into a young woman even brought his wife to tears.
13 hours ago
Female officer was called about a starving newborn abandoned in a sewer drain — what she did next 'without thinking twice' made moms everywhere proud
The infant received medical care and was later placed in a shelter, while authorities continue to investigate the case.
14 hours ago
Her dad left her mom for another woman. But a beautiful home video two years later captured the regret he carried
Shot on his camcorder, the moment echoed her belief that the grass isn't always greener after all.
15 hours 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.
17 hours ago
Her friend’s dog refused to leave her side during playtime — then the parent recognized warning signs and rushed her to the hospital
The doctor credited the dog for helping detect the issue early and potentially saving the child’s life.
17 hours ago
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".
18 hours ago
Pilot and passenger swam ashore after crashing into an icy lake and were found in a warehouse 15 minutes later — his first remark stunned rescuers
When the pilot and his only passenger were found safe within minutes, his unexpected comment left everyone in disbelief.
19 hours ago
Body positivity influencer thought she heard 'cute' from the girl taking her photo on the cruise — until the real remark stopped her cold
She later revealed that she only expected the stranger to click a photo and not make unnecessary comments about her body.
1 day ago
Elderly woman stormed over to shame a woman for breastfeeding at a grocery store — the mom’s wild 'cover up' solution shut her down instantly
Just when she thought feeding her baby had settled things, an unexpected confrontation with a stranger followed.
1 day ago
Mean barista said ‘she really likes to eat’ after congratulating her on pregnancy and realizing she wasn’t — but she made sure he paid for it
Surprisingly, the cafe also began receiving similar complaints from other customers who faced nasty comments from the barista.
1 day ago
Dad told his 4-year-old she wasn't allowed to use curse words in their house — but her logical comeback left him dumbstruck
The daughter, with no hesitation, corrected him, implying why his rule did not apply.
2 days ago
Barista ‘mansplained’ her when she insisted she wanted a cappuccino — then the next male customer ordered the same thing and his response stunned her
She revealed that while she was trying to place her order, the barista began explaining what a cappuccino was.
2 days ago
Two skiers spotted something sticking out of deep snow and stopped — their stomachs dropped when they realized it wasn’t debris
One skier warned that deep snow can be deadly and urged others never to ski solo.
3 days ago
She called off their first date after he made her wait 40 minutes for a haircut — then his blame-filled remark confirmed she’d dodged a bullet
He even gaslighted her, complaining about her refusal to FaceTime him earlier.
3 days ago
Mom and daughter laughed at a squirrel screaming during their dog walk — until its warning about the danger behind them froze them in place
The squirrel waved his little hands and began 'protesting' in their direction.
3 days ago
School called mom about an 'accident' after her weak-bladder daughter was denied a restroom break — the teacher’s response stunned the parent
Forced to ask another teacher for permission, she waited longer than her mom says is safe.
3 days ago
Fourth-grade teacher called him ‘the devil’ and always took his bully’s side — so he proved her right with the pettiest email revenge
His math teacher adored the bully and kept pairing them up, ignoring how badly they clashed.
4 days ago
Dad of two with terminal cancer and weeks to live asked his doctor one question — it’s still changing lives 15 years later
On hearing the heartbreaking news, Greg immediately asked one question, that has now changes many lives.
4 days ago
Mom revealed her 8-month-old’s uncommon name after an elderly woman called her ‘gorgeous’ — the stranger's blunt response turned the moment unsettling
Stunned by the remark, the mother said she’d often seen people react oddly to her daughter’s name.
4 days ago
Professor tried to steal their research and bully them into silence — the student fought back with a $5 Walmart sign that made him lose his mind
When his first plan of bullying the student failed, he tried calling the police, which also did not work.
4 days ago