The yin and yang of an unconventional life
Gunjan Pant Pande From the very first line of the memoir, “Memory is a strange beast…” to the last words, “Fireflies burst into flames,” Everything Changes by author, columnist, activist, Sreemoyee Piu Kundu holds the reader enthralled. It’s a mix of the tone, pace and non-linear narrative of this “bracingly frank” poetic monologue that makes […]
The long-distance daughter
Sukriti Taneja As a child, I often romanticised the idea of being ‘independent’. Perhaps clouded by my childlike innocence and limitless ambition, the hidden battles of this righteous path to adulting were just as unclear as the roads on a January morning in Delhi. Making the bold decision to pursue dreams, careers, and passions away […]
Teaching special ones in a special way
Teaching children with special needs requires not just empathy but also deep expertise in specialized methodologies. Benjaporn Jansakul, an inclusive care expert based in Bangkok, has over twelve years of experience working with children with special needs at various international schools. Also, a Level 2 children’s yoga trainer and alumnus of Bangkok University, she caters […]
Persevere even in difficult times
How to gracefully accept a loss as one accepts victory Meher Mishra Sport has always been an important part of my life. My father initially introduced me to tennis as something to keep me busy with, but he was also passionate about the game. The tennis court was where I could truly enjoy not just […]
जिंदगी के कठिन दौर में हिम्मत जरूरी
सुनीता तिवारी मनुष्य ही नहीं हर जीव के जीवन में अच्छा व बुरा वक्त आता है। यह उस जीव पर निर्भर करता है कि वह उस कठिन वक्त को अपनी समझदारी व हिम्मत से कैसे बिताता है। हम यहां किसी रोग के निदान की बात नहीं कर रहे, बल्कि कैंसर नामक राक्षस के डर को […]
What women should have on their plates
What should the ones who are like the batteries for the family, eat? We give you a lowdown Shuchi Sharma Where there is a woman, there is magic all around. A woman’s love is in action. She looks and cares with her heart and feels with her eyes. A woman in all households is the bank […]
Depression in women: The invisible enemy
Samindara Hardikar-Sawant We live in an era where our world appears more fragmented, hectic, and tumultuous than ever before. It is no surprise then that many of us, from time to time, experience moments of despondency, confusion, and a sense of being adrift. While having such moments is one thing, being clinically depressed is quite […]
Beyond Boundaries: Unveiling the Unseen Struggles of Women’s Mental Health
Anandmai Kumar As we enter this time of year once again, a period when conversations and celebrations often centre around women, it’s important to reflect on a topic that has gained significant attention in recent years: the mental health and well-being of women. Before delving into discussions about what is necessary and what is not, […]
An ode to mental health
Gunjan Pant Pande It’s with broken wings that I learnt to fly… Read that again. Sends a chill down the spine. Just an interplay of a few alphabets, but a glimpse into a story of a lifetime. Interpret it as you wish. The writer’s said what they said. It’s only words, but as Boyzone immortalised […]
YES PAPA
Arnab Banerjee (*Trigger warning: The review has mention of child sexual abuse) The severity of the emotional trauma experienced by any victim of physical or emotional abuse is so heinous and ghastly a crime perpetrated by the sinner that unless one scratches the outer layer of the victim’s psyche, one never gets to know the […]