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Awareness

Mortality and Meaning: Does the Fear of Death Make Life More Meaningful?

While death is a universal reality, the finiteness of death gives human life meaning. The fear of death is not irrational, and it is not simply a hurdle to overcome; it serves a deep existential meaning. There is a long

Parenting Social

The Psychological Impact of Parental Fights on Children

Prolonged and acute parental conflict can be devastating psychologically to children. When there is fighting between parents, they are at risk of depression, anxiety, behavioural disorders, and poor social relationships. The children can be insecure or believed to have caused

Relationship

Why Making Friends Gets Harder With Age? A Psychological Perspective

Friendship has been referred to as one of the simplest pleasures in life, yet with the passage of time, getting to know new friends becomes mysteriously complex. As children, we may connect through a game or a toy; as students,

Positive

The Psychology of Flaws: Why Imperfection is Emotionally Necessary 

We often hear the phrase, ‘we all have our flaws and nobody is perfect’. Taking this quote ahead in depth, this article focuses on the utter importance of imperfections and how flaws are emotionally necessary, even in the long run.

Health

The Psychological Toll of Parkinson’s Disease: Depression, Anxiety & Cognitive Decline

Once there was a lively fellow named John who began to notice a little shake in his hand. At first, he dismissed it, but with time, the shake grew, his pace slowed down, and a hollowness within started consuming him.

Awareness

When You’re No Longer Special: Understanding Majority Insecurity

Being “special” is a heavy psychological burden. For most, recognition, individuality, and the feeling of being different from all others are core aspects of identity and self-esteem. But when people come to feel that they are no longer special—that their

Health

Overcoming Social Anxiety: The Complete Toolkit to Build Lasting Social Confidence

The sensation of intense physiological and emotional pain upon being invited socially, normally followed by the sensation of a “gut punch” or sudden visceral reaction, is an abnormal manifestation of social anxiety or social phobia. It is a condition where

News

Count On Me: MDA Toolkit For Children Support 

A kit to support children with dyslexia has been launched by Madras Dyslexia Association (MDA) recently in July 2025. MDA was founded by IIT Madras Alumnus D. Chandrashekar. The non-profit organisation was formed with a group of parents of children

Social

Stereotypes on Screen: How Media Shapes Perceptions of Communities

The world on screen is known for its glitz, glamour and fame. With its capacity to influence the impressionable minds of viewers across the globe, it also carries the burden of shaping perceptions, setting trends and reinforcing social norms. The

Life Style Social

AI-Generated Animations vs Studio Ghibli: Why Human Storytelling Still Matters

Just imagine, captivating animations are being circulated. Of people, family, animals, more people and daily life illustrations. Rotating in social media, but you just know what it is, or you thought. “Studio Ghibli’s new release?” This crosses your mind. However,