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 […]
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 […]
The Transformative Power of a Movie An account of how watching a movie ended up being a journey towards environmental advocacy Aditya Pundir … Nearly 20 years ago, I had an experience that profoundly changed my perspective and to this day continues to stay vivid in my mind. It demonstrated how something as simple as […]
My 2024 travelogue 2024 taught me to clap for myself at every milestone and embrace the chaos as much as the calm Sukriti Taneja … The lights dimmed, the crowd fell silent, and the first strum of Prateek Kuhad’s guitar echoed through the room. As his voice wove through, I felt the year fold back […]
Three Cheers Thyself “Becoming your own cheerleader is a lifelong practice—a habit that transforms ordinary days into extraordinary ones and turns aspirations into achievements.” Practicing positive self-talk, acknowledging small victories, and embracing the journey of self-improvement, individuals can transform their approach to challenges Shital Ravi If the philosophy, culminating the essence of all that ‘cheerleading’ […]