Who doesn’t love cartoons? From ‘Scooby Doo’ to the legendary ‘Common Man’, cartoons have invariably made their way to our hearts by their show of wit, punch lines and simplicity. They are not just meant for entertainment but are an excellent form of communication as well. They are often m...
Every day, while commuting, I see little kids playing and loitering around under the Gariahat flyover. Families reside there, and they are raising their children amidst such poverty. Clad in extremely dirty clothes with dishevelled hair, even matted—you would find these kids roaming around the str...
One of the ads from last year I remember vividly is “Touch of Care” from ‘Vicks’. It left me feeling human. It tells the most poignant tale of the struggle of a transgender bringing up an orphan by herself. Gayatri, a young girl, reminisces about her childhood while on her way to boarding sc...
“I love sleep. My life has the tendency to fall apart when I’m awake, you know?” —Ernest Hemingway. Sleep is an essential part of life. Even the world renowned writer, Ernest Hemingway, trusted sleep to heal everything. Sleep is the remedy to a lot of ailments. From headaches to heartbr...
One of the most pertinent issues that troubles India is the issue of gender sensitivity. India is a country where female deities are worshipped; moreover, India itself is con- sidered as a ‘motherland’. In spite of such glorification, the Indian society hasn’t quite been the harbinger of gende...
What is ailing workplaces? Factors like lost productivity, escalating absenteeism, and indirect expenses give birth to a negative work environment, which impacts business and leads to mental health problems. Mental health is a serious issue which often goes overlooked, regarded either as a taboo or ...
