On a bright, sunny afternoon in Chennai, I stood outside a studio’s green room, nervously going over my notes. Just then, someone walked out with unmistakable confidence and presence—it was Dr. Malvika Iyer, a person with disability and an unstoppable force of inspiration. Once a...
I still remember the last words he told me before we parted ways…now you may ask being a mental health professional how did I not see the red flags. Some people are truly capable of being the watermelon they are, so green on the outside...
Then and Now: India’s Changing Tapestry In 1947, freedom meant the end of colonial rule. It meant being able to speak our language, sing our songs, build our dreams on our own soil. It was external. Tangible. National. Fast forward to 2025 : freedom has...
August 12th is World Youth Day. On the surface, it may seem like just another commemorative date tucked between a dozen others on the calendar. But pause for a moment, and you'll realise—it's more than a date. It's a mirror. A mirror reflecting not just...
Grit, perseverance and tenacity - these are just some of the winning qualities that make this champion Olympian the legend that he is. As someone who hails from a small village in Haryana and went on to become a 2-time Olympic medalist and a world...
Shuttles & Needles, a city-based contemporary weaving studio organised “Weaving Mela’ 25” at their premises on 2nd August ‘25 for celebrating National Handloom Day which falls on 7th August every year. The theme of the Weaving mela is “Weaving is joyful” The participants were urbanites...
As a community medicine specialist, I have seen firsthand how communities respond to health threats—sometimes with courage, other times with anxiety. In the past few weeks, we’ve begun noticing a subtle but real uptick in COVID-19 cases both globally and here in India. It’s important...
In a world of constantly changing fitness trends, yoga has stood the test of time as a practice that helps one go deeper and cultivate a sense of peace and calm. On 21st June every year, we celebrate this very special practice that has stayed...
Ravi and Lakshmi had been married for 32 years. They raised children, built a life together, and supported each other through many seasons of life. But once the children moved out and retirement drew closer, the silence between them became louder. Their conversations dwindled, their...
The Loneliness Wrapped in WiFi As we approach International Day of Friendship on July 30, reflecting on the quiet, creeping erosion of genuine companionship in our lives feels more urgent than ever. We live in a time of total connectivity. We carry glowing portals to...
