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Continue reading →: When Nothing Seems to Run Out
There are things our parents say so often that they eventually become background noise. Growing up—and honestly, even now—Papa has had a running commentary about electricity in our house. Why is the light on if no one is in the room? Why is the fan running? Who switched on the…
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Continue reading →: There Are Other Things to Talk About
Lately, I have been thinking about the mothers of unmarried daughters. Not because I have something new to say about unmarried women. There is already plenty of conversation about when they should marry, what they should want and, inevitably, where they should adjust. I’ve been thinking about the mothers standing…
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Continue reading →: A Vocabulary of Nostalgia
“You can read a hundred books about a city. Until you’ve lived a small piece of your life there, you don’t really know it.” People often say, “Spend your money on experiences instead of things.” For the longest time, I thought that simply meant collecting memories. Now I think it…
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Continue reading →: AI, Anxiety, and Why I Love Technology
February was chaotic. It began with three things: a shoulder bandage, a birthday trip where I discovered the network connectivity was… almost nonexistent, and the internet telling me that artificial intelligence (AI) might take all our jobs. Which led me to think a lot about one question — why did…
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Continue reading →: Back From a Break, With Furniture to Rearrange
Somehow, I ghosted my own blog for over a year — not because I had nothing to say, but because life was busy rearranging me without asking for consent.I was becoming someone who could return responsibly. Recently, a friend shared an analogy that stayed with me long after the conversation…
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Continue reading →: Embracing Optimism in 2025
Ah, the end of the year – that magical time when the calendar gaslights us into believing we can shed 12 months of chaos like glitter from a party dress. As I sit here, letting the final days of 2024 marinate, I find myself reflecting on the wild ride this…
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Continue reading →: A Season of Change, Connection, and Faith
There’s something magical about this time of year—the world seems to shift gears, seamlessly blending nostalgia, festivity, and hope. In India, the air buzzes with the joy of Dussera and Diwali, while in the USA, it’s the spooky fun of Halloween, the gratitude of Thanksgiving, and the warmth of the…
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Continue reading →: New York Magic: A Night to Remember
I recently stumbled upon an excerpt of this poem in The New Yorker that got me thinking: “If New York has taught me anything,It’s indifference. I have an eternal feelingAnd forget it in a week. Nothing lasts.I walk and am overcome by orangesPiled high in a cart. By kids playing…
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Continue reading →: Packing Bags and Plot Twist
Life has a quirky sense of humor, doesn’t it? Just when I thought I had enough on my plate with a stubborn toothache where my wisdom tooth decided to make its grand exit—bringing along a parade of chaos. In May, I was balancing more than just dental drama, barely holding…
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I’m Nidhi
An extroverted, goofy misfit with a passion for dancing, bookworm, and exploring life’s curiosities—always on a quest for a little more enlightenment. After spending 9 years in the USA, I’ve returned to my home country, India, with a wealth of stories to share. In Folds of Smile is my cozy space for storytelling and memories, created for anyone navigating life’s crossroads. Together, we’ll explore the challenges of cultural contrasts, finding identity, and discovering home wherever life takes us.
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