Still We Rise (Desi Style)

By Riya Yadav

Verse 1

Trump’s tweeting tariffs before the dawn,

The world’s economy’s putting helmets on.

China’s rolling eyes, Europe’s sighing deep,

But India smiles, “GDP won’t lose sleep.”

Chorus

Still we rise, still we shine,

In chaos we somehow find design.

Through storms of tweets and market cries,

We sip our chai — and still we rise.

Verse 2

Operation Sindoor, red skies in the news,

Anchors debating, trading their views.

Borders tense, but memes still trend,

Because laughter’s the weapon we’ll defend.

Bridge

And oh — the Champions Trophy’s ours again,

Blue flags flying in the monsoon rain!

Crowds roar, “Bharat Mata ki Jai!”

Even Trump’s tariffs couldn’t steal that day! ����

Chorus 2

Still we rise, still we smile,

Jugaad keeps us running mile by mile.

While the world counts crisis in disguise,

India dances — and still we rise.

Verse 3

Rupee flirts with dollar, plays hard to get,

Startups bloom like dreams unmet.

AI takes over, but chaiwallah wins,

Because hope’s brewed best — in desi tins.

Final Chorus

Still we rise, still we play,

Through tariffs, tempests, and disarray.

Our GDP hums a filmi reprise —

Through every fall, we still — we still rise.

By Riya Yadav