From the editor’s desk: Inaugral issue- Navreh
Isbund, it’s popping sound and mystical fragrance is associated in Kashmiri culture, with new beginnings, good wishes and positivity which is why we chose this as the name of our new quarterly newsletter. We hope to present this as a platform for o
A Daughter’s Reflection on Life And Legacy
Dr Satinder Nath Ganju (1st May 1927 – 7th November 2020)A Daughter’s Reflection on His Life And Legacy As we approach the 6 month anniversary of my father, Dr S.N. Ganju’s passing, it is with gratitude that I reflect on his life and his le
Nearly Three Decades After Leaving Kashmir, A Pandit Reflects on Being and Belonging
On Navreh, the Kashmiri Pandit new year, we filled a thaal or plate with rice, milk, yoghurt, a pen, a coin, some lentils, a daffodil. The bits that made up life. Men in tall black hats and black robes strode briskly down an empty street. Some of the
Learnings From COVID-19: A Psychiatrist’s Perspective
Dr. Mona Kaul Disclaimer: ’Intention to share thoughts with friends in community and encourage reflections for positive health. This column has not been written in professional capacity.’ Declaration of Interest: None. Observations One of the mos
The Illusion of Time
Mridula Kaul It has been a few days since a dear friend lost her Mum in India. The other most dreaded C word after Cancer. No underlying conditions, no prolonged illness – just a sudden end, even when recovery was in sight. No time for pain and
THREE STEPS TO LETTING GO OF GUILT
Guilt for not being enough, doing enough, doing it well enough. Guilt for juggling, for struggling, or for thriving when others are surviving. Guilt for wanting space, for finding it hard when others have it harder. Guilt for not being present, for r