‘At a knife’s edge’
Shradhya Verma “Shradhya, what do you want to be when you grow up?” “I want to be an astronaut!” “Shradhya, Where do you see yourself in the future?” … “Future?” How do we label the sense of imminent doom, the paralysis beneath our feet and the pulsing and thudding abyss within our chest? What term […]
‘Unlocking the potential of diet in the face of climate change’
Imagine a world where every meal you eat not only nourishes your body but also heals the planet. In the throes of climate change, understanding the power of a proper diet isn’t just about staying healthy, it’s a crucial part of the solution. Rashmi Bhatia Today we explore the intimate connection between our dietary choices […]
‘Hard-hitting yet inspirational film’
Arnab Banerjee In To Kill a Tiger, director Nisha Pahuja captures a compelling tale of injustice and resilience in rural Jharkhand. With evocative cinematography and a stirring score, this Netflix-distributed film is a powerful call to action, challenging viewers to stand against deep-seated injustices and fight for what’s right. To Kill a Tiger Writer and […]
‘Weathering the storm’
Sharad Kohli …….. How we can cope with and heal from climate anxiety Climate anxiety is as pressing a matter as any so is it any wonder, then, that it can, literally, cloud our thinking and leave us dispirited and paralysed as we try to go about our daily lives? There is plenty in the […]
‘Staying cool in this hot mess: Coping with climate anxiety’
Namrata Kilpady ……… A few months ago, my cousin gifted me a bottle containing what I thought was apricot juice. The liquid inside was of a cheerful orangish-yellow hue. As I gleefully grabbed it, ready to unscrew the cap and take a swig, she squealed, “Noooo…! That’s a homemade bioenzyme for cleaning your home!” “A […]
‘Climate anxiety: Decoded the yogic way’
Working on both, the physical and psychological level, Yoga helps impact our sense of control over our environment. GUNJAN SINGH The jitters of often overaware global citizens like myself, are constantly amplified every time we watch the news, read the paper or scroll through our social media. Mentions of an unprecedented heatwave, floods, submerging islands, […]
‘Our relationship with climate change: A tumultuous love affair’
Anandmai Kumar In the grand theatre of life, there exists a tumultuous love affair that rivals even the most dramatic of romances: our relationship with climate change. Yes, you read that correctly! Climate change, that ever-persistent suitor, has been vying for our attention with all the subtlety of a bull in a china shop. And […]
‘Mental health support for climate anxiety is essential’
Prachi Raturi Misra When you grow up close to nature, it inevitably guides you. At least that is what the case seems to be, with Mr. Aditya Pundir, Director, India and South Asia, Climate Reality Project, who was trained by former US Vice President Al Gore in 2009 and is a recipient of the Australian […]
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 […]