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Women Journalists in Patriarchal Societies

For every breaking news story, political interview, or fieldwork investigation, there lies a hard-working journalist who is expected to report quickly, accurately, and objectively. However, for many women journalists, the profession involves challenges that go beyond deadlines and reporting responsibilities.

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NIMHANS Launches Centre to Decode Music’s Impact on the Human Brain

In a pioneering move that could reshape India’s understanding of the relationship between music and mental health, the National Institute of Mental Health and  Neurosciences (NIMHANS) has launched the Centre for Music, Brain, Mind and Health, a dedicated research facility that

Relationship

The Controversy of Domestic Violence in Intimate Relationships

Imagine a seemingly happily married couple who attend social gatherings and join family functions together. On their social media accounts, there are picture after picture and post after post of them being happy and enjoying each other’s company. From the outside,

Parenting Relationship

The Emotional Effects of Growing Up With Strict Parents

Here is a scene you might remember. You are eleven years old. You hear the front door open. Your stomach feels sick. Not because you have done anything bad, but because you haven’t done enough. Your parent only has one

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Delhi Study Reveals Widespread Sleep Deprivation in Teenagers

A recent study conducted among school-going adolescents in Delhi has revealed a worrying trend: nearly one in five teenagers is clinically sleep-deprived. The findings highlight a growing public health challenge linked not only to disrupted sleep patterns but also to declining

Awareness

The Anatomy of Flow: How to Intentionally Trigger the Ultimate Brain State for Deep Work

Have you always felt surprised that everything turned out much better than you had expected? It is what the athletes refer to as a zone. Think of Virat Kohli, one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket, who

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Understanding Gender Dysphoria in Adolescence: Identity, Distress, and Mental Health Outcomes

How can one imagine how it will feel to be called by names or pronouns that do not suit the person in question every time they are referred to? Many adolescents go through such  situations that lead to them feeling nervous

Health

Beyond Recovery: Understanding Mental Health After Cancer

Once treatment stops, most assume life snaps back into place. Loved ones clap, hug, and cry, relieved that chemo, operations, or beams are finally behind them. But for plenty who made it through, relief rarely brings simplicity, just new ground to

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Deepika Padukone’s Mental Health Advocacy Journey

This article discusses the death of a close friend, depression, and mental health challenges. Readers who may find these topics distressing are advised to read with discretion.  Prakash Padukone reveals how personal tragedy inspired one of India’s most prominent mental

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The Tend and Befriend Stress Model: Why Human Connection Matters During Stress

Stress is an unavoidable experience for every individual. Although the commonly known response of the body against danger is the “fight-or-flight” response, it does not illustrate how human beings cope with emotional pain, uncertainty and fear. Many individuals prioritise seeking emotional support