Silent Diyas, Loud Dreams

Dr Vikas Sharma

drvikassharma20202020@gmail.com

As Diwali bathes homes in the warm glow of diyas, laughter, and the aroma of festive feasts, a different kind of “celebration” is unfolding-a quiet one, punctuated with duty and sprinkled with sacrifice. For the “fortunate” tribe of resident doctors, MBBS students, engineers, and young professionals living far from home, Diwali is not the grand gathering seen on Instagram stories. Instead, it’s a solitary candle on a desk, a few hurried texts, and maybe a video call squeezed in between shifts. Instead of vibrant garlands and family feasts, there’s cafeteria food, worn-out notepads, and, of course, the bittersweet satisfaction of duty.

Picture the resident doctor, shuffling between patient wards while his phone bu

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