360° Parenting – integrity and character

Written By Chandrashekhar Ojha Parenting is often viewed as guiding children toward success, but a deeper sense of fulfilment emerges when we recognise the profound importance of raising them with strong moral values. It’s one thing to celebrate a child’s career accomplishments or financial success, but if these milestones lack a foundation of character, they […]

Bana-Rahe-Ras

Written By Sukriti Taneja   Kaashi, often hailed as the ‘city of death’ in Indian mythology, holds a profound significance for those seeking spiritual solace and liberation. Returning home for a much-needed break after my graduation in the United Kingdom, visiting Varanasi to rekindle with my spirituality and extend gratitude to the Almighty for all […]

Our eyes and ears: Why we must return to being students of nature

Written By Sharad Kohli Our lives are colliding with the uncontainable forces of climate change, both emotionally – in the flower that blooms late, in the clingy heat that outstays its welcome when Maa Durga comes calling – and certainly physically, at least among those of us who have experienced the fear of floodwaters entering […]

Whisper of the dying river

Written By Payel Mukherjee What happens when nature’s lifeblood begins to fade, and those who depend on it are left with impossible choices? Whisper of the Dying River is not just a tale of loss – it is a haunting reflection of the deep bond between humanity and the environment. Through the sorrow of a […]

पर्यावरण की सुरक्षा

Written By नेहा दुसेजा विकास की दौड़ में खोता प्रकृति का खज़ाना क्या हम अपने शहरों को सांस लेने लायक नहीं छोड़ना चाहते? कहते हैं, प्रकृति जितना हमें देती है, हमें भी उतना ही उसे लौटाने की कोशिश करनी चाहिए। लेकिन बढ़ते समय के साथ दुनिया बदल रही है, और इस बदलाव की आंधी में […]

सबConscious: A personal journey towards change

Written By Neelakshi Malik In today’s world, many of us often question how consciously we are living when it comes to  protecting our environment. But when I reflect on the past, I realise that sustainability was deeply ingrained in the way our ancestors lived. They naturally adopted principles of reusing, recycling, and restoring. Our grandparents […]

मिलकर कर सकते हैं

Written By मुस्कान सिंह जलवायु चिंता: एक वैश्विक समस्या लोगों को जलवायु परिवर्तन की गंभीरता को समझना होगा क्योंकि हम सभी इस पृथ्वी के निवासी हैं। जिसे आप अंग्रेज़ी में ‘Climate Anxiety’ के नाम से जानते हैं, जलवायु चिंता एक ऐसी परेशानी बनती जा रही है जो बड़ी समस्याओं की नींव रख रही है। इसका […]

When the weather turns, so does my mind

By Avnee Taneja The hidden toll of climate anxiety A gentle breeze once felt like an invitation to step outside, the first raindrops of the season brought joy, and winter’s chill was a welcome relief. But now? Shifting weather patterns bring something far more unsettling, anxiety. The air feels heavier with uncertainty; every heatwave carries […]

From earth to bottle

By Veenu Singh “Sustainability isn’t a choice; it’s a responsibility,” says well-known Aromatherapist and more Dr Blossom Kochhar in an interview with The Mind Diaries Blossom Kochhar’s name is synonymous with aromatherapy, not just in India but all over the world. The seeds for the same were sown in 1994 by Dr Blossom Kochhar and […]

Beyond the Likes: Embracing Yoga as a Personal Journey Yoga isn’t about flawless postures or social media likes. It’s a journey inward – a union of breath, body, and mind, where you are your only audience and your greatest cheerleader Gunjan Singh … Consider this: While scrolling through your Insta/Facebook feed you have been wowed […]