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Sitare Zameen Pe: A Tribute to a Geneticist from my Mentorship Journey

Watching Sitare Zameen Pe with my daughter was a heartwarming experience. The film’s message about accepting children with special needs reminded me of my mentorship with Dr Shruti Bajaj, a leading geneticist. During our writing sessions, she helped me understand Down Syndrome in a clearer, more caring way. Her words stayed with me and echoed through the film, helping me explain the condition to my daughter with kindness and confidence. This piece isn’t a review—it’s a reflection on how stories, both from films and real life, can change how we see, feel, and accept with greater empathy

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A Netflix Movie’s Unexpected Lesson on Career, Life & Meaning

If you only had one week to live, what choices would you rethink? How differently would you approach your days, your ambitions, and your relationships?
“Life or Something Like It” (2002) delivers a surprisingly profound take on self-reflection—challenging how we define success, purpose, and identity beyond the confines of an office cubicle. This isn’t a film review, but rather a glimpse into the life lessons it offers for a corporate soul seeking meaning beyond job titles and promotions.

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From Nurturers to Protectors: The Urgent Need for Self-Defence Workshops

I extend my utmost gratitude to the HCL Foundation for hosting the self-defence workshop with Ajendra Sirohi from Agragami India NGO and Martial Vout, a proficient self-defence instructor from Switzerland. It’s indisputable that self-defence skills are imperative for personal safety and should be compulsory in educational institutions and workplaces. Here are some key takeaways from this invaluable training, and I am optimistic that they will have a substantial positive impact.

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Author Interview: Vandita Mitter – ‘The Golden Secret of Divar Island’

We all have seeds of a storyteller buried deep within us. It is just a matter of time and place that the seeds are allowed to sprout with stories.
When 13-year-old student, Vandita Mitter with her parents visited the Divar Islands in Goa a few years ago, this is exactly what happened. An avid reader who enjoys travelling with her parents, was transformed from a reader to an author. Read about this budding author, right here!

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Playing the right notes – Neha Chawla

Aarush Mohan interviews his piano teacher, Ms Neha Chawla, about her journey in the world of music. Ms Neha is a piano teacher certified by the Associated Board of the Royal School of Music (ABRSM) and Trinity Boards for Piano and Music Theory. We are sharing with our readers a wonderful conversation between the teacher and the pupil with a hope that you too may enjoy some happy tunes as a hobby!

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