Let Children be Children
Seema Kumar … Bachpan Manao, Badhte Jao is actually to acknowledge and recognise that there is an abundance in childhood, like no other stage of life, and parents and caregivers can do a lot for their children by recognising and celebrating this abundance In a world obsessed with achievement, EkStep Foundation’s Bachpan Manao, Badhte Jao […]
Beyond Blood
Sukriti Taneja … Who is a Brother? A beacon of support? A role model? Or a best friend for life? Within the context of ‘society’ as we know it, the term ‘brother” is immediately associated with the idea of shared DNA, or family lineage. Literature, though cannot pinpoint the origin, sings the telltale of the […]
Femme Tales of Surreal Transgressions and Traumas
Gunjan Pant Pande … Her Body & Other Parties: Carmen Maria Machado In this feminist collection there’s this: Then the hazy buzz of summer saunters in, and the air screeches and hums. Cicada-killing wasps catch the weakest and stab them motionless, hauling the weight of their bodies and their glass wings up and up and […]
Nurturing Connections: Building Healthy Relationships with Self, Universe and Others
Jaya Khanna … Self-love, self-respect, and self-awareness form the bedrock of a healthy self-relationship. Self-love is not selfish; it is essential. It involves embracing our imperfections and celebrating our strengths Imagine life as a vast, interconnected garden where every relationship we nurture is akin to tending delicate plants. As a life coach and parenting expert, […]
Purr-fectly Divorced
Payel Mukherjee … The transformative power of a feline friend – a tail of transformation As I sat on the couch, surrounded by the echoes of a shattered relationship, I felt like I was drowning in a sea of despair. The weight of my divorce was crushing me, and I didn’t know how to navigate […]
Unmask your true you: A journey to self-discovery and well-being
Gunjan Singh … Feeling lost in the crowd? Explore the power of self-connection and how it empowers you to build healthier relationships and a happier life. Unroll your yoga mat and embark on a journey inward – it’s time to find your True You! Imagine scrolling through your life’s pictures – family, friends, celebrations. But […]