Youth Zone

 In front of my house, there stood two trees,Looked the same but different families.One tall, other short, with lush leaves,A matter of envy for other trees.The short one was fighting for water,Somehow making its leaves greener,No care for birds who..

W hat is the difference between a product and a brand? A product is what a company makes, and a brand is what customers feel. Beyond its functionality, a luxury brand often transfers its identity to the buyer, enabling them to stand out. A classic white T-shirt may have a reasonable price until it gets reborn with a Nike logo. But the problem begins when high-end labels are attached to random objects like a comb, and practicality is overshadowed by prestige. Meaningful luxury often lies in artisanship, ..

  What began as a space to unload one’s scattered thoughts slowly became a quiet space for reflection. I never realised when I fell in love with my habit of journaling and it became the most transformative experience yet. While working through..

When life feels like a performance, we put on smiles, hide the chaos and act like we are putting on a show for folks who aren’t even real. We post every win, cheer each milestone in public, and try to make everything look perfect. Whether it’s due to social media, work expectations, or just society’s high standards, people are putting on acts instead of truly living. As children, we are socialised into the notion of living up to others’ expectations. We aim for good grades, a successful career, successful ..

  In the process of growing up, one feature of an individual’s personality that is on wane is his/her sense of curiosity. Worse, it is focussed on inane things that would make no qualitative difference in his/her life. We see how children..

  I Have always been afraid of the word ‘death’, avoiding even the thought of it. But as I have grown up and witnessed life’s realities, I have come to understand that death is nothing but the ultimate universal truth that un..

In a recent episode of ‘Subway Takes’, a viral new-age internet show, the actor, Austin Butler, says, “Embarrassment is an underexplored emotion. So go out there and make a fool of yourself.” Ever since I heard it, it has stayed with me. Even though I do not think one should act stupid, but oftentimes, I feel people forget to have fun in life because they are too busy thinking about others’ perceptions. We are too scared of being embarrassed and laughed at. But, if you think about it, its so much ..

One day, in our college, the professor entered the classroom and looked around in silence. After some time she smiled and asked, ‘Don’t you all talk to each other anymore? Everyone is busy using their phones.” The classroom remained silent. Noone had an answer. That incident stayed in my mind for a long time because it reflected the reality of today’s generation. Even when surrounded by people we are constantly connected to our screens instead of each other. Phones have slowly become our permanent ..

 The world has never been younger. With nearly 1.8 billion young people between the ages of 10 and 24 years, today’s youth represent the single largest generation in human history. Yet, youth is not merely a demographic fact, it is a force, an..

 Does the Moon curse itself for the scars?Does it resent the Sun for baring them,Having yearned to do away with themAnd shine like a star?Or does it crave a light of its own,For its silver is a borrowed spar?Perhaps there are more scars than meet the..

 Sometimes, life and its happenings make me think am not doing enough for myself. And yet there are occasions when I am also proud of my resilience to sail through. The bad days leave me feeling awful about myself, but what matters is how I cope with..

 A song with deep meaningIs like deep oceans, with depths immeasurableWaves are the notes that beat in each heart,Covering all the trembles beneath.Notes try to levitate to the Moon and back, Fall back, deep down. Rise again.My life flows like a hip..

 The fire in me is goneIn the world full of demandsI feel so utterly lostRandomly running errands.I am quietFeels like also aimlessAs if there was no energyTo fight wars endless.Not from me, not for myselfThe fire is lost.So I stop chasing and fighti..

The youth in India of today often find themselves caught between centuries-old traditions and the powerful influence of a globalised, digital world. India’s youth, over 600 million strong, carry a unique responsibility: Preserving a rich cultural heritage while contributing to the making of a modern superpower. However, this dual role creates tensions. Western influence, career expectations and evolving social norms often reshape identities, sometimes leading to confusion and self-doubt. The rise ..

 Manasi Chafekar’s creative ode to The Mother with artwork A MOTHER is someone who gives every moment of her life to her children. She sacrifices her own happiness just to see her children smile. She teaches us how to walk, how to talk and..

A soft light in the sky seized my eyes I saw a beautiful sunset waving a colourful goodbyes It filled the sky with divine light in a saffron palette Casting shadows over shrubs and structures, forming quiet silhouettes...

Indian cinema began in 1913, but despite its rich 100-year legacy, India has lost nearly 9,000 to 13,000 films due to neglect, poor preservation and delayed digitisation. Films like Alam Ara and much of early regional cinema have disappeared. While some restoration efforts are underway, preserving films is essential to protect India’s identity for the coming generations. Film production in India started around 1913 with the release of Dadasaheb Phalke’s film Raja Harishchandra. This makes it a heritage ..

Most people find ‘their people’ in school/college or at work, somewhere along the ordinary roads of life. I found mine sweating through shuttle drills in early the mornings-- on the badminton court. My coach witnessed my entire weight loss journey, every plateau, every breakthrough, every moment I wanted to quit. His fitness drills left me gasping and sore. Yet, I dragged myself to the gym again the next morning. That’s the quiet magic of the sport, any sport...it pushes you beyond what you thought ..

 No one told me Growing up would feel this quiet,That it wouldn’t arrive with confidence But questions I would carry everywhere. No one told me You can do everything right And still feel lost. No one told me Missing people doesn’t always..

From an early age, we introduce our children to a world of invincible heroes. Superman flies through fire without flinching; Batman the protector, Spider-Man the saviour...they continuously fight, they rarely take a pause. And yes, they almost never weep. Somewhere between the capes and the reality, children absorb a silent lesson: Strength is survival and vulnerability is failure. Over time, resilience transforms from a virtue into a burden and childhood, meant to be a season of growth, becomes a ..

 When I die...When, I have courage to betray my mind And throw thieving thoughts away Then, I would free myself from the chains of intellect And accept in your heart, The place I always sought No pretences, No longer negative thoughts. By Om Kale CSM..

 Romanticising your life is often dismissed as delusion or avoidance. As if finding beauty in small things means you are refusing to face reality. But for many of us, it’s not escapism. It’s how we cope. Some days are heavy without an ob..

 It is fascinating how life gives us many chances which shape our mindset, but more importantly, our history. People who have walked this Earth may have never realised the robust changes they would inspire. Maybe even we don’t understand truly..

The ‘singles’ want relationships, the married want to be single again! The unemployed want jobs and employed yearn for freedom from work. The rural India aspires for urban life and those living in the cities want to be closer to the mountains. Basically, the grass is always greener on the other side. The advent of social media always makes us chase the other side. Open an app and we are bombarded with imagery of perfect lives. Today’s generation wants results and ignores the shadows that follow. How ..

 There is a reason we call it our ‘home’Where people smile on getting a glimpse of you Their faces light up all bright To have you around, their happiness is true. But I had to leave it all for pursuits of life Should I fear that I am lo..