How Are You… Really?
Mental health is just as important as physical health, yet it’s often invisible and misunderstood. Struggles like anxiety, depression, or burnout can affect anyone, shaping every part of life—body, relationships, work and sense of purpose. Breaking the stigma, openi
Musical Voices of Kashmir: Lal Ded and Beyond
Kashmir’s timeless musical tradition weaves together mystic poetry, folk forms and the haunting notes of instruments like the santoor and rabab. From Lal Ded and Nund Rishi’s spiritual verses to modern pioneers like Raj Begum and the enduring folk melodies sung at w
Burnout!
For women, navigating the divide between societal expectations and personal identity proves to be an exhausting journey. The constant pressure to embody the best version of oneself can lead to a spiral of memories. Just when we believed we could take a breather from the
Reflection On My Journey
Dr. Vitasta Raina shares how her journey from India to England, shaped by family decisions, community resilience, and personal growth, led her to a fulfilling career as a doctor in the UK. She reflects on overcoming challenges of identity, imposter syndrome, and adaptin
Your Mortgage and Financial Protection
Navigating the UK financial market can be daunting, especially with the multitude of mortgage and protection products on offer. Sandeep Lahori shares his journey from a first-time homebuyer influenced by psychological biases to an experienced financial advisor, highligh
Thank You Jammu
Prashant Pandita, author of the bestseller 'The Jehlum Boys', reflects on the remarkable kindness and generosity shown by the people of Jammu toward Kashmiri Pandits, who settled in the city following mass displacement, contrasting this acceptance with rising hostiliti
Deepawali Reflections: A Festival of Light, Love and Longing
This year’s Deepawali was a vibrant mix of light, laughter, remembrance and prayer, connecting family and faith in the warmth of home and heritage. Our journey to Sudh Mahadev and Patnitop reaffirmed the power of togetherness as we cherished ancestral rituals, scenic
Beyond Words: A Bride from Kashmir
Set in the early 1980s, Beyond Words: A Bride from Kashmir tells a tender, unforgettable story of love that transcends language. Against the backdrop of old Bombay and the snow-clad valleys of Kashmir, a young engineer and an illiterate yet wise village girl find a wa
Traversing the Arctic: Part 1 (Greenland)
The journey from the Himalayas to the Arctic felt like tracing the same thread of mountain spirit across two worlds. Though I have never lived in Kashmir, its peaks and valleys shaped my sense of wonder, and that same pull led me north to Greenland. From the calm fjords
Songs From Nothing: The Endangered Art of Being Bored
In a world obsessed with constant stimulation, Songs From Nothing explores the vanishing art of boredom—the quiet spaces where imagination once took root. Through childhood memories of games like Antakshari and reflections on modern digital life, Dr. Sanjeev Srivastav
Introducing a Fresh Voice: Spotlight on a young Author
At just 17 years old, Anvika Kaul Singh has published her debut collection of speculative fiction titled "Don't Look Down." The anthology presents near-future stories grounded in real scientific research and contemporary global challenges, exploring how biotechnology, a