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Yoga and physical exercises may not be for everyone, but have you considered gardening as a way to stay mentally and physically healthy? Kavita Srivastava explores the spiritual and mental benefits of gardening that can help us stay calm during this unsettling pandemic. She talks to Reema Gopalan, a professional gardener and Dr Arvind Gupta, a psychiatrist and counsellor and here’s what they’ve got to say…
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What do places like Palakkad, Kumardhubi, Barwani, Bokaro, Dehradun and Baroda have in common? They may not feature in the list of being a metro, but these are the places where strong-willed and courageously beautiful women come from, and they’re not afraid to step out of their comfort zones to achieve their dreams. Here is a story of six different women from various parts of India who have carved a niche for themselves be it in the field of education, accounting or arts!
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Does body image only impact women? Aren’t men affected by it too? Kavita Srivastava, does an in depth research on the idea of what an ideal body image should be based on societal standards, its effects on the mind that not only impacts women, but also men. She shares startling findings that you must know before you think anything negative about the way you look. Read on to find out more!
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Can empathy be taught to our children? In a tech driven world, how important do you think empathy and kindness are for our children to grow up to be caring and respectful adults? If you agree that empathy is a crucial life skill that our children should imbibe, then read on…
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Turning 40 doesn’t have to be just an additional candle on the cake. It is a new chapter in our lives where we become more conscious of our choices and decisions as we’re backed by the wisdom of experience. Sharing pearls of wisdom as I turned 40 during the lockdown and what this last one year has taught me.
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Sometimes when things don’t go as planned, can be a blessing in disguise. Amrita Paul, a Human Rights Advocate & a Senior Programme Officer, narrates one such incident how a set back actually proved to be a blessing and made her more grateful in life.
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Kavita Srivastava, an avid reader of Hindu mythological stories, shares five lessons for practical life. She gives us examples of various characters from several mythological stories and how we can learn from them, reprogram and rewire our old patterns and mindsets to be better humans in mind, body and spirit.
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Amrita Paul narrates a heartwarming Sunday afternoon in Bangalore. It isn’t just a mundane Sunday after-all, it is the beginning of a life long bond of companionship fragrant with love.
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Our hearts fill with joy seeing yet another student, Amrita Paul, a Senior Programme Officer with the Prison Reforms Programme, Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative take flight after completing our Writing Program. This has been one of the most interactive sessions we have had, where we discussed everything related to legal and human rights, to travel, baking and life in general. I am truly humbled and honoured to have mentored Amrita, a wonderful human being, a thorough professional and an exceptional writer.
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This Women’s Day as we celebrate the beauty and strength of women across the globe, Amrita Paul, a Human Right Advocate talks about why Legal Education is mandatory amongst the youth in our country. As women have been carving an equitable space for themselves since centuries, Amrita urges every citizen of our country to strive for equal rights, freedom and opportunities for all.
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