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Kirti V Evokes Tender Childhood Memories in Her Poignant Tribute “I Wish”

  Writers’ Kalam Publishing is honoured to announce the soulful submission of Kirti V , an acclaimed poet and passionate educator, to the tribute anthology To My Beloved Teacher . Her piece, titled “I Wish” , is a delicate and deeply moving poetic reflection that harks back to the innocent admiration and trust a young student places in her first teacher. With gentle lines like “I wish to be that little girl, who runs into your arms everyday at school,” Kirti invites readers into a tender memoryscape where love, learning, and longing bloom together. Her tribute is addressed to her first-grade teacher, Deena Ma’am , whose presence clearly planted the first seeds of poetic thought in the heart of a little girl. 🌼 A Teacher of Students and a Student of Life Kirti is a teacher by profession and a poet by passion. A multilingual writer, eloquent orator, and voracious reader, she has authored three solo poetry collections — Tides of Life , From My Pen , and Poetic Pearls —and contribu...
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He Taught, I Became: Dr. Nina Apra’s Homage to Her Teacher



Writers’ Kalam Literary Bulletin proudly welcomes one of India’s most dynamic voices, Dr. Nina Apra, to the pages of its heartfelt anthology To My Beloved Teacher. Her poetic tribute, “Sir, You Live On: A Student’s Ode to Dr. Abdul Qadir”, is a powerful piece of remembrance — a blend of reverence, memory, and emotional resonance — honouring the indelible mark of a teacher whose legacy still breathes in the lives he shaped.

Known to the world as an award-winning anesthesiologist, bestselling author, orator, performer, and advocate, Dr. Nina Apra brings to this anthology the same raw truth and passionate insight that define her life and work.

A Trailblazer with Many Voices

A master of reinvention and resilience, Dr. Apra has turned life’s fiercest challenges into milestones. From the hospital ward to the literary world, she moves with a spirit unbound — illuminating stages, hearts, and minds. Her acclaimed literary works include:

  • Echoes of Life: Unscripted True Stories of Resilience and Triumphs

  • Sacred Silences: War, Love, Loss

  • Beneath: Mind Matters (on mental health)

  • Scarscript (romance fiction)

  • Horror Mangta Kya

  • Stories of Courage: Volume 2

Whether writing about the haunted corners of the mind or the sacred spaces of love and loss, Dr. Apra’s pen bleeds authenticity.

Her voice has echoed far beyond books. As a TEDx speaker (PCTE Ludhiana, 2025), a COVID Warrior, and Change Maker of the Year, her presence is both a celebration and a call to action. She is also a trained CPR/COLS and POSH educator, and a tireless advocate for women’s dignity, mental health, and child safety.

A dancer, singer, stand-up comedian, poetess, and storyteller — Dr. Apra is a full-spectrum artist who chooses expression over inhibition, truth over silence, and heart over hesitation.

In Her Words, a Teacher Lives Again

Her submission “Sir, You Live On” is not just a tribute — it’s a testimony to a teacher whose wisdom transcended the classroom. Dr. Apra captures what it means to be shaped not only by knowledge but by the quiet strength of a mentor’s presence. Her writing reminds us that a true teacher never truly leaves us — they echo in our choices, our courage, our character.

About the Anthology: To My Beloved Teacher

To My Beloved Teacher is a tribute anthology curated by Writers’ Kalam Publishing to honour teachers, mentors, and guides — the minds and hearts that illuminate our paths with compassion, knowledge, and vision. This collection brings together poetry, short fiction, essays, and personal narratives, painting a literary portrait of how teaching transforms lives.

Submission Details:

  • Theme: Teachers / Teaching / Mentorship

  • Language: English

  • Genres: Poetry, Short Fiction, Essays, Reflections, Personal Narratives

  • Word Count: Open

  • Deadline: May 15, 2025

Selected Authors Will Receive:

  • Feature in WritersKalam.com

  • Coverage in The Holistic Pine International Lifestyle Journal

  • Free E-Copy of the Anthology

  • E-Certificate of Publication

  • Digital Certificate of Participation

  • Social Media Endorsement

  • Free ISBN Allocation

  • Global Availability: Amazon, Google Books, WK Store

Teachers inspire growth. Authors like Dr. Nina Apra keep their spirit alive.

If a teacher changed your world, this is your moment to say thank you — in verse, in story, in memory.

📬 Submit here: Submission Form

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