Lately, it feels like Mental Health and AI keep coming up together everywhere—whether it is in random conversations, on social media, or podcasts—you name it, and it’s there.

As kids, one of the very first things we’re taught is to be kind.It feels so simple and natural that we assume even a child can practice it.

If you live in a Metro city like I do, you’ve probably noticed how often people talk about planning little “escapes” to smaller towns. To be honest, I catch myself thinking about it more often than I’d like to admit—usually on days when everything feels a bit too overwhelming. Sometimes…

If you’re like me and grew up in a middle‑class Indian family, this might sound familiar.There was once a clear life formula that everyone trusted.

What starts out warm, familiar, and safe can quietly turn against you. Before you know it, the routine you once craved is replaced by restlessness — and if you’re anything like me, you might mistake it for a flaw. But is it really something we should fix?

Something I’ve observed over time is that everyone holds on to a thought, a set of words, or a small philosophy that quietly carries them through life.