A student said, "Hey, we forgot to bring the football." Pooja covered her mouth and giggled, "Why do you need a football when Riya is here!" Then, gesturing towards Riya, she said, "Come on, Madam Football!"
Everyone burst into loud laughter. As always, Riya felt ashamed and had tears in her eyes at being fat-shamed.
Ria was a very cheerful and well-mannered girl. She loved to dance and was a bright student. However, she was unhappy because she was overweight compared to other children in her class.
She often heard whispers and giggles behind her back on the space she occupied while sitting, the food in her lunchbox, the size of her clothes, or someone would laugh at the bicycle tyre flattening under her weight.
Though she pretended that the comments on her larger body build did not disturb her, from inside, her self-confidence shattered every time someone commented on her build. She developed an inferiority complex. She preferred to keep to herself most of the time and didn't enjoy participating in school events. She believed people would make fun of her if she went on stage.
She often skipped meals together for days and exercised for hours to lose weight.
However, all her efforts were in vain.
Riya's mother said she shouldn't worry much about her body shape. She encouraged Ria to focus on her health, studies, and other activities.
However, it was all futile. Riya remained unhappy and didn't like making friends with anyone.
One day, while returning from school, a strange shop caught Riya's attention.
The signboard read, 'Magical Mirrors'.
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The Mighty Mouse
Ricky mouse emerged from his hole and set off for some work. Katie cat spotted him and dashed to catch him.
Halloween Costume Party
Nandu was the first one to reach Soham's house for the Halloween party.
A FAIR EX CHANGE
Mani heard Thatha arguing with his friend as he entered the hall.
Meet the Robotics Marvels
They may look like regular teenagers, but this team of 10 children share a dream of participating in the world's biggest robotics challenge for high schoolers.
THE HOUR OF GHOSTLY VISITS
Bua, our aunt, had come to stay B with us from the village for three days, and I was thrilled because her visits always meant a treasure trove of stories.
THE HOUSE ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE HILL
Twilight was setting in the sky.
SPOOKY NIGHT
It was late at night. Dodo deer was returning to the jungle from the city.
The Taste of Coffee
Ginny goat happily entered a field and was -enjoying the green grass when the owner of the field ran after her with a stick. Ginny ran speedily and hid inside a truck parked on the roadside. She had grazed a lot of grass, so she felt lazy and fell asleep.
Ravana Burst with Pomp and Show
The festival of Dussehra was approaching, so the teachers and students were busy preparing for the three-day fair organised every year on this special occasion in the school. This year the responsibility of staging Ramleela in the fair was given to the students of classes 3rd, 4th, and 5th. On the other hand, the children of classes 6th, 7th and 8th were given the responsibility of making Ravana effigies.
Here Comes Gandhi Baba
\"Bapu, where are you going so early in the morning?\" Gandhi Baba's revolutionary companions in Sky Park asked. He smiled.
